Cut a Clip from a YouTube Video
Paste a YouTube link, or upload a video file you already have, and mark the start and end of the part you want. ScreenApp trim recordings to that section instead of making you scrub through the whole thing yourself.
The tool can YouTube, Vimeo and direct media links. Once the import is processed, you trim it in the editor and import a video from a link and download it as MP4 once it has been processed.
What you get:
- Import from YouTube, Vimeo, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and most other public video links (Twitch, Loom, Dropbox, Google Drive, Pinterest, X, Threads, Douyin, Kuaishou, Bilibili) through a generic importer, or upload a file from your device
- no watermark on any recording or export
- A transcript and AI notes on the same recording, if you want them
- 3 imports or uploads on the free plan
How to Cut a Clip from a YouTube Video
- Paste the link: Paste a YouTube, Vimeo, TikTok, Instagram or Facebook URL, or upload a video file from your device.
- Set the start and end: Once the video has imported, use the editor to trim it to the moment you want.
- Download the clip: Download the trimmed file as MP4. Downloading needs a Pro or Max plan; see the free and paid plans.
You need a ScreenApp account to import and trim a video. The free plan lets you try the import and the editor; downloading the finished clip is a paid feature.
YouTube Video Cutter vs Other Tools
| Feature | ScreenApp | ClipsCutter | TubeChop | Adobe Express |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Account needed | Yes | No | No | Not stated |
| Downloads | Yes, on paid plans | Yes | No, sharing only | Yes |
| Free video length limit | Not stated | Not stated | Clips expire after 7 days | Up to 1 hour |
| Watermark | No | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Cheapest paid plan | $19/month annual | $4.99/month (first 3 months) | $15/year | $9.99/month |
Sources, checked 2026-09-12: screenapp.io/pricing, adobe.com/express/feature/video/trim, clipscutter.com/pricing, tubechop.com, adobe.com/express/pricing
- vs ClipsCutter: ClipsCutter does not require a YouTube account and its free plan does not state a daily clip limit; Pro raises the clip length to 1 hour. ScreenApp needs an account to import and trim, and downloading the result needs a paid plan.
- vs TubeChop: TubeChop does not let you download a clip at all, free or paid; it only generates a shareable, time-limited link. ScreenApp’s trimmed file downloads as an MP4 once you are on a paid plan.
- vs Adobe Express: Adobe Express accepts videos up to 1 hour long and its Premium plan is $9.99 a month. ScreenApp adds a transcript and AI notes on the same recording, not just the trim.
Who Cuts YouTube Video Clips
Content creators pull a scene from a longer YouTube video to reuse in a compilation or a reaction video, without re-downloading and re-editing the whole source.
Educators cut a segment of a lecture or documentary to show in class, instead of scrubbing to the right timestamp live in front of students.
Social media marketers cut a short section from a longer video to post separately, then use the transcript to write the caption.
Personal users save a specific moment from a family video or a tutorial without keeping the entire original file.
FAQ
Do I need an account to cut a YouTube video?
Yes. Importing a YouTube link and trimming it happens inside a ScreenApp account. The free plan includes 3 imports or uploads to try it.
Is downloading the trimmed video free?
No. You can import and trim a video on the free plan, but downloading the finished MP4 needs a Pro or Max plan. See the plans and pricing.
Does the trimmed video have a watermark?
no watermark on any recording or export.
Can I cut a video from a site other than YouTube?
Yes. The importer also takes links from YouTube, Vimeo, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and most other public video links (Twitch, Loom, Dropbox, Google Drive, Pinterest, X, Threads, Douyin, Kuaishou, Bilibili) through a generic importer, or you can upload a video file directly.
Can I get a transcript of the clip, not just the video?
Yes. Every import gets a transcript and AI notes alongside the trimmed video, so you can search the text or ask a question about the clip.
What happens if I don’t upgrade?
You can still import a video and use the editor on the free plan. What is locked behind a paid plan is downloading the trimmed MP4.
