How to quickly cut and share clips of YouTube videos

Key Takeaways

YouTube Clips allow users to share specific moments without sending entire videos, boosting visibility.
Restrictions include video length, content type, and live stream characteristics for creating clips.
Creators can manage clips made from their videos in YouTube Studio for engagement and visibility.

YouTube Clips has become a game-changer for sharing your favorite video moments. Whether you’re laughing at something hilarious or want to highlight a key part of a tutorial, Clips lets you share these moments without sending an entire YouTube video. You can snip 5 to 60-second segments from a longer video or live stream, and you can share the bite-sized segments across social or with friends.

How to use YouTube Clips to create a clip

Clips are perfect for when you want to share just a snippet of a video that you found funny, insightful, or noteworthy. Instead of asking someone to watch a long video or to skip to a specific part, you can share the exact part of what you want them to see.

To make clips from a video or live stream on YouTube, you must be signed in to your account. You can only create a Clip from an eligible and opted-in channel. A channel can turn off Clip creation on their content.

To create a clip, follow these simple steps:

Sign in to YouTube.
Go to the video you want to clip.
Click on the Menu and then Clip.
Add a title for your Clip (up to 140 characters).
Select the section of the video you’d like to clip by dragging the slider.
Click Share clip and choose how you’d like to share it.

Once you’ve created a clip, you will see the option to share it directly on social sites like Facebook and Twitter, embed it in a website, copy the link to paste elsewhere, or share it via email. Creators who own the clip’s source video can convert a clip into a Short.

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Are there restrictions on what videos you can clip?

Yes, there are a few restrictions. You can’t create clips from:

Videos shorter than 2 minutes.
Videos made for kids.
Live streams without DVR.
Live streams over 8 hours long.
Premieres while they’re still live.
Videos from news channels.

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Why should you try YouTube Clips?

Clips are perfect for when you want to share just a snippet of a video that you found funny, insightful, or noteworthy.

Instead of asking someone to watch a long video or to skip to a specific part, you can share the specific part you want them to see. Whether you’re a content creator looking to boost your visibility, a viewer wanting to share your favorite moments, or someone looking to keep highlights for reference, Clips offers a quick and easy way to do so right from within YouTube.

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FAQ

Q. Can you edit a YouTube Clip after creating it?

While you can’t directly edit a clip in YouTube after it’s been created, you can always make a new clip from the original video. If you’re not satisfied with your clip, simply create a new one with the adjustments you desire.

Q. Can you disable clipping for your own videos?

Yes, if you prefer not to have viewers clip your content, you can disable this feature:

Sign in to YouTube Studio.
Click Settings, select Channel, then Advanced Settings.
Under Clips, uncheck Allow viewers to clip my content.

Keep in mind, clips, when shared across social media, can drive new viewers to your channel, increase engagement, and even boost your video’s overall visibility. It’s a powerful tool for content discovery and audience growth.

Q. How to manage clips of your own videos

Content creators can manage the clips others have made from their videos using YouTube Studio. Just follow thesesteps:

Sign in to get to your dashboard.
Click “Content” from the left-side menu to see all your videos.
Select the video you want to check out by clicking on its title or thumbnail.
In the left menu, there’s a “Clips” option. Click it to see the snippets made from your video.
Now you can watch, share, hide, or report any clip. You’ve got the power to decide what happens with them.

And there you have it. A simple way to stay on top of the clips made from your videos.

Q. What happens if the original video is deleted or set to private?

If the original video is deleted or set to private, the clips made from that video will also become unavailable. However, if the video is set to unlisted, your clips will still be accessible.

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