Paste any YouTube video or Shorts link in the box above to load the interactive preview player and timestamp cutter.
YouTube Video
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✂️Clip Range SelectorClip: 00:01:00 (Max 10:00)
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HH:MM:SS
HH:MM:SS
End time must be after start time.
Select QualityMP4 / M4A Audio
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Full Video & Shorts ModeDownloads the complete video or Short in your chosen resolution with crisp audio.
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✅ No Watermark
✅ No Signup Required
✅ Up to 10 Min Clips
✅ 4K & Audio Only
✅ High-Precision Cuts
✅ 100% Free Forever
How it works
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Paste URL
Copy any YouTube video link and paste it into the box above.
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Set your options
For clips, set start and end time. Choose your preferred video quality.
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Download
Hit the download button and get your file in seconds. No sign-up required.
Why Choose YTCuttr?
Everything you need to save YouTube content — precise, fast, and completely free.
Precise Clip Cutter
Set a start and end time to extract exactly the segment you want from any YouTube video. Perfect for saving highlights, key moments, or lecture excerpts.
YouTube Shorts Download
Download any YouTube Short instantly. Paste a youtube.com/shorts/ link and save the vertical video to your device in full quality — no app needed.
Up to 4K Quality
Choose your preferred resolution — 4K Ultra HD, 1080p Full HD, 720p, 480p, 360p, or Audio Only. Always get the best quality the video offers.
Audio-Only Extraction
Extract just the audio from any YouTube video or Short. Download in M4A format — ideal for music, podcasts, lectures, and meditation content.
100% Free — No Sign-up
No account, no email, no hidden fees. YTCuttr is completely free to use. Just paste a YouTube URL and your file is ready in seconds.
Works on All Devices
Use YTCuttr on any device — desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. No installation required. Works on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and all modern browsers.
Popular Use Cases
What people use YTCuttr for every day
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Download YouTube Video From Specific Time
Paste URL → Set timestamp → Download only that part
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YouTube Downloader With Time Selection
Select exact start & end time — no full video needed
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Download Part of YouTube Video Free
Extract any segment from any length video
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YouTube Live Stream Clip Downloader
Works on recorded live streams too
The Best Free YouTube Video Cutter & Downloader
YTCuttr is a free, browser-based tool built for anyone who wants more control over YouTube content. Whether you need a short clip from a long tutorial or want to download an entire video in high definition, YTCuttr makes it quick and effortless — with no software installation and no account required.
What sets YTCuttr apart is its Clip Cutter feature. Unlike standard YouTube downloaders, YTCuttr lets you define a precise start and end timestamp to extract exactly the segment you need. This is ideal for saving a key moment from a lecture, a highlight from a sports match, a recipe demo from a cooking video, or any memorable scene you want to keep.
YTCuttr also offers full support for YouTube Shorts. Paste any Shorts URL and download it just as easily as a regular video. From trending clips to educational Shorts, save them to your device for offline viewing anytime.
With quality options ranging from compact 360p to crisp 4K Ultra HD, and an audio-only mode for podcasts and music, YTCuttr gives you the flexibility to choose exactly the format that suits your needs.
⚠️ Personal Use Disclaimer: YTCuttr is designed for personal, non-commercial use only. Please ensure you have the rights to download any content. Only download videos you own, have permission to download, or that are licensed under Creative Commons. Always respect content creators and YouTube’s Terms of Service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Paste any YouTube video URL into YTCuttr, click "Get Video", then enter your desired start and end time in HH:MM:SS format. Select your preferred quality and hit Download. Your clip is ready in seconds — no software, no signup, no watermark.
YTCuttr lets you download any specific segment of a YouTube video by entering exact timestamps. Unlike other tools that download the full video first, YTCuttr only processes the portion you need — saving time, bandwidth, and storage.
Yes! YouTube's built-in Clip feature is limited to 60 seconds. YTCuttr has no such restriction — you can cut and download clips up to 10 minutes long from any YouTube video. Just set your start and end time and download the full segment in MP4.
Yes. After a live stream ends and is saved as a video on YouTube, you can paste the URL into YTCuttr and extract any timestamp-based clip from it. This is especially useful for gaming streams, podcasts, and long broadcast recordings.
On YouTube, pause the video at the exact moment you want your clip to start. The current time is shown in the bottom-left of the player (e.g., 1:23:45). Use this as your Start Time in YTCuttr. Do the same for your End Time. Enter both in HH:MM:SS format and you're ready to download.
No. YTCuttr never adds any watermark, logo, or branding to your clips. Many online tools add watermarks unless you pay — YTCuttr is completely watermark-free with no hidden charges.
No signup, no account, no registration required. Just open ytcuttr.com, paste your YouTube URL, and start cutting. We do not ask for your email, phone number, or any personal info.
YTCuttr works on all mobile browsers — iPhone Safari, Android Chrome, or any browser. Open ytcuttr.com on your phone, paste the YouTube URL, set your timestamps, choose quality, and tap Download. The MP4 clip will save directly to your phone's Downloads folder.
You can download clips up to 10 minutes in length. This is more than enough for highlights, lecture segments, podcast soundbites, gameplay moments, and interview clips. YouTube's own Clip tool is capped at 60 seconds — YTCuttr gives you 10x more flexibility.
YTCuttr automatically detects all available resolutions for each video — typically 360p, 480p, 720p, and 1080p. Some videos offer 1440p or 4K if the creator uploaded in those formats. You can also choose "Audio Only" to download just the sound as an M4A file — useful for podcast clips and music segments.
YTCuttr is completely safe. We do not store, save, or share any videos or personal data. Clips are processed on our servers and permanently deleted immediately after you download them. No account data, no tracking beyond standard analytics.
Open YTCuttr, paste your YouTube video URL, and click “Get Video”. Once video details load, enter the exact start time in the Start Time field (e.g. 0:05:30) and the end time where you want the clip to stop. Choose your preferred quality and hit Download Clip. Only that exact segment will be downloaded — not the full video.
Yes! YTCuttr is specifically built for this. In the “Clip Cutter” tab, paste any YouTube link, click “Get Video”, then enter your desired Start Time and End Time in HH:MM:SS format. YTCuttr will extract and download only that segment — no need to download the entire video first.
YTCuttr makes it completely free and simple. Go to ytcuttr.com, select the “Clip Cutter” tab, paste the YouTube URL, click “Get Video”, set your start and end timestamps, choose video quality, and click Download. Your clip is ready in seconds with no watermark, no signup, and no cost.
Downloading an 8-hour YouTube video just to get a 2-minute clip wastes time and storage. YTCuttr uses smart technology to download only the exact segment you need — so a 2-minute clip from an 8-hour stream takes the same time as downloading any short video. Faster, lighter, and more efficient.