How to Save Part of YouTube Videos [PC & Phone]

Users may find it hard to crop videos or save audio from YouTube with a specific segment only. Fret not; this article offers 4 tested ways to help you learn how to save part of YouTube videos on your PC or mobile for free.

Quick Answer: Can You Save a Section of a YouTube Video?

👉Way 1. Screen recording

To save a short video/audio clip from YouTube, directly recording it from YouTube is recommended. A professional Mac and Windows screen recorder lets you capture any portion of a YouTube video in multiple formats without watermark or video quality compromising.

👉Way 2. Online YouTube trimmer

To save a section of a YouTube video without installing any software, use an online YouTube video trimmer, cutter, or clipper. However, many online tools may fail, so you must choose a reliable YT slicer. This option, however, usually reduces video quality and limits a file format.

👉Way 3. Video downloader and cropper

An online YouTube downloader helps capture clips from YouTube for free and provides higher video quality and more file formats. However, this way, only download the entire YT video instead of a portion of it. You must use another video editor to trim and cut your desired part.

👉Way 4. YouTube built-in video clipper

A built-in "Clip" feature on YT lets you clip a YouTube video on desktop or mobile devices. Just select a part of the YouTube video (from 5 seconds to 60 seconds) and share it directly on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, Reddit, and more social platforms without violating YouTube's terms. However, this way, you cannot save these parts to your device, and some videos cannot be clipped.

If you want a stepwise guide, move to the next part.

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Way 1. Screen Record Specific Parts of a YouTube Video

EaseUS RecExperts is one of the best free YouTube recording software available on Windows and Mac PCs. It lets you record a video/audio with 1 minute for free.

⭐More features related to YouTube recording:

• Save any portion of YouTube videos or the whole video in HD quality.
• Capture a video in full screen, partial screen, or any region without a watermark.
• Record the video, audio, and even webcam separately or simultaneously.
• Save recordings in MP4, MOV, MP3, AAC, and more than 13 file formats.
• Play and review the recorded video/audio with a lossless play track.

See how to save part of YouTube video on PC with EaseUS screen recorder.

Step 1. Launch EaseUS RecExperts. There are two modes for screen recording. Choose "Full Screen", this tool will capture the whole screen; choose "Region", you will need to select the recording area manually.

Step 2. After that, you can choose to record the webcam, system sound, or microphone as you like. Of course, you can turn them off if you only need to record the silent screen.

Step 3. Then, you can click the red "REC" button to start recording. Now you will see a menu bar on your screen. If you want to pause the recording, click on the white "Pause" button; to end the recording, click on the red "Stop" button.

Step 4. After recording, you will be led to the recording list interface. Here you can view or edit your recordings easily.

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Way 2. Online YouTube Trimmer & Cutter to Clip Portions of Videos

Although using an online YouTube video cutter or trimmer is the most straightforward way, most of the tools you find are unable to meet your demands.

After testing multiple top-ranked online YouTube clippers like YouTubeTrimmer, SliceTube, Kapwing, Flixier, Podcastle, Nexus Clips, VEED, and more, the editor found all the processes failed: some of these websites are unable to save a segment, some of them require payment after sign up, some of them cannot process the task, etc.

Finally, CutterTube works without any sign-up, subscription, or errors. If you are interested, follow the steps below using CutterTube.

Step 1. Visit the CutterTube website with a web-based browser on your PC or mobile.

Step 2. Paste the YouTube video link you want to save, click the Start button, and wait for the site to process the URL.

Step 3. Now, Use the sliders to trim the video to the desired length, select an output format, and click the Download button.

Step 4. Wait for the conversion popup progress to complete, and the download will start automatically.

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Way 3. Download and Crop Part of YouTube Videos

Another frequently used way to extract a segmented video from YouTube is to download and trim it first.

Stage 1. Download the YouTube Video

You can download videos from YouTube directly if you have subscribed to its Premium plan. If not, resort to third-party apps or online tools. Here, we take SaveFrom.Net for example.

See how to rip a video from a website like YouTube.

Step 1. Visit the SaveFrom.Net website with Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or other web browser.

Step 2. Copy the URL of the YouTube video you want to clip.

Step 3. Wait for the website will processing the link. Once it finishes, click the drop-down menu to select the video quality (up to 720P).

Step 4. Then, click Download to save the YouTube video from the internet.

Stage 2. Trim the Video

Use video editing software or online trimming tools to crop the downloaded video.

Free Built-in Editing Software

• Windows: the Photos app
• Mac: iMovie.
• iPhone: the Photos app
• Android: the Google Photos app

Online Trimming Tools:

• Clideo
• Kapwing

Online Video Cutter

• Veed.io
• Clipchamp

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Way 4. Share Sections of Clips from YouTube Directly

If you want to share information quickly in YouTube tutorials, highlights, or funny moments, use the native "Clip" feature on YouTube on your PC or mobile device. This feature even lets you trim a YouTube video that is not yours.

For Windows/Mac PC:

Step 1. Open YouTube and find the video you want to crop.

Step 2. Look for the Clip button (Scissors icon) icon under the video (this feature is available for eligible videos). Click it to open the clip editor.

Step 3. Select your section's start and end times (from 5 to 60 seconds). Add a title to the clip.

Step 4. Click Share clip to share the generated link to the social media platform you want.

Step 5. Go to Your YouTube channel Settings > Your clips to view your cropped videos.

For Android/iPhone:

Step 1. Open YouTube and find the video you want to crop.

Step 2. Look for the Clip button (Scissors icon) under the video (if available).

Step 3. Select a short section (max 60 seconds).

Step 4. Share the clip link directly via social media or messaging apps.

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Conclusion

This guide covers 4 ways on how to save part of YouTube videos on a PC or mobile device. Each method comes with its pros and cons. To summarize:

1️⃣Use a screen recorder if you want to save a short YouTube clip.

2️⃣Use a YouTube video trimmer & cutter if you need a straightforward solution.

3️⃣Use a YT video downloader and editing tool to save high-quality YouTube videos.

4️⃣Use the "Clip" feature built into YouTube to share a clip link directly on your social media or messaging apps.

How to Save Part of YouTube Videos FAQs

Learn more questions and answers about how to clip a YouTube video on mobile or computer.

1. How to delete downloaded YouTube videos?

To delete downloaded YouTube videos on PC:

Step 1. Open the YouTube website and sign in.

Step 2. Go to the Downloads section (accessible through the sidebar or the YouTube Premium tab).

Step 3. Locate the video you want to delete and click Remove or Delete from Downloads.

To delete downloaded YouTube videos on mobile:

Step 1. Open the YouTube app.

Step 2. Tap on the Library tab and then Downloads.

Step 3. Find the video you want to remove.

Step 4. Tap the three-dot menu next to it and select Delete from downloads.

2. How to share a YouTube video on Instagram?

There are two ways to share a YouTube video on Instagram:

Option 1: Share the Link on Instagram Stories

Step 1. Open the YouTube video you want to share.

Step 2. Tap Share > Copy Link.

Step 3. Open Instagram and go to your Story.

Step 4. Add a background image or video, then paste the link using a Link Sticker (available if your account meets Instagram's criteria).

Step 5. Post the Story.

Option 2: Share as a Post or Reel

To share a part of the YouTube video as a post or Reel, you'll need to download it first:

Step 1. Use a YouTube downloader (e.g., 4K Video Downloader, SnapTube, or Y2Mate).

Step 2. Trim or edit the video using tools like CapCut or InShot.

Step 3. Open Instagram, choose Post or Reel and upload the trimmed video.

3. How can I watch downloaded YouTube videos offline?

There are two ways to watch downloaded YouTube videos offline:

Option 1. Using the YouTube App (Premium Users):

Step 1. Open the YouTube app.

Step 2. Go to the Library tab and tap Downloads.

Step 3. Select and watch any downloaded video offline.

Option 2. Using Other Downloaded Files:

If you downloaded the videos using a third-party tool like 4K Video Downloader or EaseUS Video Downloader:

Step 1. Open your file manager and locate the downloaded video file (usually in MP4 format).

Step 2. Use a video player app like VLC Media Player or your default player to watch it offline.