YouTube is a vast source of entertainment and knowledge, but sometimes you only need a clip or a small portion of a video. Maybe you want to share it with your friends or use it to create a meme. Whatever the reason may be, cutting or trimming a specific part of a YouTube video can come in handy.
In this short tutorial, we will show you the easiest way to do it without installing any software. We will also show you how to make a cool gif from that small portion of the video that you already cut out. However, bear in mind that if you want to use a specific portion of a YouTube video that’s not yours, you must have the consent of the person who created that video or you can use that content under fair use.
To get started, go to flixxer.com and click on “Get Started” to use their free online video editor. Select the link option, copy the link to your YouTube video, and then paste it there. Click on “Import”. The best part is that this also works with videos from other platforms such as TikTok and more.
Wait a few seconds for your videos to import. Then, drag the playhead to the place where the portion you want to save starts and click the cut button or press “s” on your keyboard. Do the same thing again for the end of the portion you want to save.
Right-click on the first part that you want to get rid of and click ripple delete. Select the ending part and delete that as well. You could achieve the same effect by just dragging on the beginning and end of your clip on the timeline, but using the cut button can be a lot more precise.
When you are happy with the way your video looks, click the export button in the top right corner. You can save your clip as a video or select the gif format in this drop-down menu to turn it into a gif. When you click on “Export and Download”, flixxer will take a few seconds to process your file, and then it will be automatically downloaded to your computer.
And there you have it! That’s how you easily cut a specific portion of a YouTube video. We hope this guide has been helpful to you. If you have any questions, feel free to comment below. Have a nice day and good luck!