YouTube
ReadyYouTube Video Clipper
Clip YouTube videos in the browser without uploading the recording. Paste a public YouTube link, preview the video, set exact start and end times, then save the selected clip as MP4, MKV, or GIF. Use it to trim YouTube videos, cut a moment from a YouTube Short, or turn a YouTube clip into a GIF.
Workspace
Paste a public YouTube link. The official player opens here so you can preview the video, choose the exact section, and record only that clip in your browser. The captured clip is not uploaded.
Watch, youtu.be, Shorts, live, and embed links are accepted.
Specification
- Accepts
- YouTube link
- Returns
- mp4mkvgif
- Runs on
- browser captureffmpeg.wasm
Clip YouTube videos to MP4, MKV, or GIF
This YouTube video clipper records only the section you choose from the official player. Set an exact start and end, preview the range, and save the result as MP4 for broad playback, MKV for a flexible video container, or GIF for a short silent loop.
How to trim a YouTube video
- Paste a public YouTube watch, Shorts, youtu.be, or embed link.
- Move the start and end controls, then preview the selected clip.
- Choose MP4, MKV, or GIF as the output.
- Choose This Tab and enable tab audio when the browser asks.
- Review the finished clip, then save it.
Clip YouTube to GIF
Choose GIF to turn a YouTube clip into a looping image. GIF output is capped at 30 seconds to keep browser memory and the finished file at a practical size. The conversion runs on the device after recording.
YouTube clipper questions
How do I clip a YouTube video?
Paste a public YouTube link, load the official player, set the start and end times, preview the selection, and choose Record clip. When the browser asks what to share, choose This Tab and enable tab audio.
Can I trim a YouTube video to MP4 or MKV?
Yes. Choose MP4 or MKV before recording. The selected section is captured and prepared in your browser, then shown as a preview before you save it.
Can I turn a YouTube clip into a GIF?
Yes. Choose GIF and select up to 30 seconds. The GIF is assembled locally in the browser and shown before download.
Is the recorded YouTube clip uploaded?
No. The official YouTube player loads the source video, while browser tab capture records the selected section and prepares the output on the device.
Which browser can record a YouTube clip?
Recording needs Chrome, Edge, or another Chromium desktop browser with tab capture and player-region capture. Other browsers can still load the video and preview the selected times.