YouTube is a hub to watch all sorts of content online. From funny pranks to important tutorials, the platform has billions of videos to stream from. Sometimes we looking to share a brief segment of a video that can be interesting or humorous. With Clips, you can share these moments, whether you want to laugh at something funny with your friends without having to send the full video. So, how to clip a YouTube video? Let’s find out in today’s guide!
How to Clip a YouTube Video
Now share your best YouTube video moments rather than asking your friends to watch the entire thing or to skip to a certain area. Keep reading to see how.
Method 1: Via Desktop
You can easily clip parts of a video from the YouTube web version. Follow the steps mentioned below to do so:
- Log in to YouTube and select the video of your choice.
- Click on the three dots under the video
- Select Clip.
- Type in a description under Add a title (required)
- Drag the slider on the clip or enter the starting and ending time of the video you wish to cut.
- Click on Share clip.
- Click on the platform where you want to share.
- Click on Copy link to send link instead.
Now you can send your cutout clips to other people.
Method 2: Via Mobile
Users can also cut video clips from the YouTube app on their phones. Check out below:
- Open YouTube and select any video of your choice.
- Swipe right on the options panel and tap on Clip.
- Type in a description under Add a title (required)
- Drag the slider on the clip or enter the starting and ending time of the video you wish to cut.
- Click on Share clip.
- Click on the platform where you want to share.
- Click on Copy link to send link instead.
Your chopped YouTube clip will successfully get shared across any platform.
How Do I Delete a Clip I Created from YouTube?
Your clips get collected under a section every time to cut them out. Here’s how you can find them and delete it from the app:
- Open YouTube and tap on your profile from the bottom right corner.
- Swipe down and tap on Your clips.
- Tap on the three dots next to the clip of your choice.
- Tap on Delete clip.
- Select Delete forever.
Your chosen clips will be removed from YouTube.
What Is the Maximum Length of a YouTube Clip?
The maximum length to clip any YouTube video is up to 2 minutes. You can select any portion of the video within this time frame.
What Types of Videos are Not Allowed to be Clipped on YouTube?
Not all videos can be clipped. Here are some types of content that won’t show this option:
- Videos made for kids.
- Videos made from news channels.
- Premieres while they are still live.
- Live streams over 8 hours long.
- Live streams without DVR.
Who Can See the YouTube Clips I Created?
Anybody who has access to a clip and can view the original video can watch and share it since clips are always public. Additionally, the video’s primary creators can watch and share its clips and access all of the clips created for it on their library page and in YouTube Studio. Videos are also shown on some of the YouTube search, discovery, and analytics screens that are accessible to both users and creators.
Why Are the Clips I Created No Longer Available?
If clips have disappeared from your playlist, chances are that:
- The creator of the original video has made it private.
- The clip was removed or taken down by YouTube for breaching any community guidelines.
Also Read: How to Create Remixes from Existing Remixes on YouTube
Now that you have understood how to clip a video, send snippets of your favorite moments from YouTube. Do not hesitate to reach out to us in the comment section. Keep visiting HowToGetIPTV for more tech-related know-how.
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