Ever stumbled upon a golden moment in a YouTube video you had to share? Maybe it was a hilarious comment, a powerful quote, or the perfect product demo. Good news: YouTube makes it super easy to clip these moments and share them in just a few clicks.

Whether you’re creating bite-sized highlights for your followers or just want to bookmark the best parts of a tutorial, clipping is your go-to move. Let’s break down exactly how you can make YouTube clip video—no fancy editing software required.

Can You Clip or Trim YouTube Videos?

Yes, you can! YouTube’s built-in Clip feature allows anyone to save a specific 5–60 second portion of a video—provided the original creator hasn’t disabled clipping. This makes it especially useful if you’re starting a YouTube channel and want to share highlights or teasers from your own content. Once created, clips live inside your “Your Clips” tab and play on loop, just like Shorts.

You can use clips to:

  • Save interesting moments for later
  • Share insights, jokes, or reactions with friends
  • Embed quick takes on your blog or website
  • Promote your content across social media

Let’s walk through the process.

How to Clip YouTube Videos on a PC

Step 1: Find the YouTube Video You Want to Clip

Head over to YouTube, sign into your account, and search for the video you want to clip. This could be from your channel, someone else’s channel, or a trending video—just make sure clipping is enabled by the creator.

Step 2: Start a New Clip

Once you’re on the video page:

  • Click the Clip icon (a scissors symbol) located below the video.
    Click clip icon
  • If you don’t see it, hit the three-dot menu (⋮) and choose Clip from the dropdown.
  • Give your clip a name—something short and searchable.

Step 3: Drag the Sliders

You’ll now see two sliders appear beneath the video. These help you trim your clip to the exact moment you want to share.

  • Use them to set the start and end timestamps.
  • Clips must be at least 5 seconds long and no longer than 60 seconds.
  • Preview your clip to make sure it captures the moment cleanly.

Step 4: Save & Share Your Clip

Once you’re happy with the timing:

  • Click Share Clip.
    select YouTube clip duration
  • Choose how you want to share it:
    • Email
    • Shareable link
    • Embed code (for websites/blogs)
    • Post to other platforms (this links back to YouTube)

And your mini clip is ready to share. But there is a limitation to it!
You cannot export or share your generated clip as a media file. It can only be shared as a YouTube link.

Bonus: Clip YouTube Videos with Wavel AI

Want even more control over your clips—like exporting it as a media file, trimming longer videos, auto-generating AI subtitles, or instantly turning your clips into Shorts?

Wavel AI’s video toolkit can do it all for you:

  • Import YouTube videos directly via URL
  • Clip any section of any length (no 60-second limit here)
  • Auto-generate subtitles and translations
  • Dub clips into 40+ languages
  • Export in vertical, square, or landscape formats for YouTube Shorts, Reels, or TikTok

Here’s how it works:

  1. Head to Wavel Studio and paste your YouTube video link.
  2. Choose the part of the video you want to clip.
  3. Customize it with voiceovers, captions, and templates.
  4. Export and share instantly across platforms.

Perfect for creators, marketers, and educators who want more than just a looped snippet.

Try it out: studio.wavel.ai 

Final Thoughts

Clipping YouTube videos is a fast, fun way to highlight the best parts of your favorite content. Whether you’re grabbing a one-liner or curating a reel of insights, YouTube’s built-in tools—and smart add-ons like Wavel AI—make it simple.

So go ahead, clip away, create more, and make your moments shareable.