Can you clip a youtube video

I recommend it because it's free and doesn't have any spammy ads. Kapwing will import the video directly into the editor. When your video loads in the Studio, drag the ends of the layer located in the timeline to trim the length. You can use the split button above the timeline or tap "s" on your keyboard to cut out sections from the middle. In my example, I'm clipping a funny scene from a video on our YouTube channel.

If you're using a phone, drag the ends of the layer with your finger. This may be a little difficult at first, but after a few tries the ends should move. These instructions work for both desktop and Android:. Currently, you can't create a YouTube clip on an iOS device. If and when you can, it'll be a very similar process to that for an Android device.

When someone views your clip, it will play on a loop. They can select Share clip to send it to someone else, or Watch full video to seamlessly leave the clip and head to the original video.

For each clip, you can select the three vertical dots to open the menu and then Share and Delete clip as needed. If you clip a live stream, the clip will only remain available if the creator uploads the stream afterwards.

You can't clip streams over eight hours. Thanks to YouTube clips, sharing videos is easier than ever. It's an efficient method that's especially beneficial for longer videos, since you can point people towards the nugget of gold within.

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn. Updated on February 17, Michael Barton Heine Jr. Lifewire Technology Review Board Member. Article reviewed on Mar 21, Tweet Share Email. You can capture shareable video clips from 5 to 60 seconds in length. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know!

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