How To Create And Share YouTube Clips

Introduction

YouTube has introduced a brand-new feature called Clips. This functionality allows users to clip a 5-second to a 60-second section of someone else’s video, enabling you to share just that section rather than the entire video. Although still in limited release, it is already proving to be extremely useful. Here, we will walk through the process of using this feature and show you how to test it out on available channels.

Testing the Clips Feature

Currently, Clips are available on a limited number of channels, including Creator Insider from YouTube, Netflix, and a few others. To use this feature:

1. Choose a Channel: Select a channel that has the Clips feature activated.
2. Pick a Video: Click on one of the regular videos (not the short videos).
3. Press Clip: If activated, you will see a “Clip” button.

Creating a Clip

Upon pressing the “Clip” button:

1. Select a Section: A tool will appear, allowing you to pick a section to share. The default selection is 15 seconds, but you can adjust this to anywhere from 5 seconds to 59 seconds.
2. Drag to Adjust: Drag the highlighted section to choose where your clip starts and ends.
3. Set Length: Adjust the time frame by dragging the edges of the highlighted section.

Sharing Your Clip

1. Title: Before sharing, you must give your clip a title. This is mandatory to enable the “Share” option.
2. Copy Link: Once titled, press “Share” to create a URL for the clip. This URL is not a re-upload; it is simply a link to the clipped section of the video.
3. Share: You can share this URL on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Reddit, or within comments and posts on YouTube.
4. Access Later: Clips can be accessed later under the “Your Clips” section, providing easy sharing and reference in the future.

Conclusion

As of now, the Clips feature is in limited release, available on select channels. However, once it’s rolled out universally, it will undoubtedly enhance the ease of sharing specific video content. Promoting content both within YouTube and across other social networks will become much more straightforward with this tool.

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Keywords

• YouTube Clips
• Sharing video sections
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• Social media

FAQ

Q1: What is the YouTube Clips feature? A1: The Clips feature allows users to clip and share a 5-second to 60-second section of someone else's video without re-uploading it.

Q2: How do I create a clip on YouTube? A2: Select a channel with the Clips feature, choose a video, press the “Clip” button, adjust your selection, give it a title, and then share it using the provided URL.

Q3: Can I upload a clipped section to my own channel? A3: No, Clips are not re-uploaded to your channel. They only generate a URL that you can share.

Q4: Which channels currently have the Clips feature? A4: As of now, the feature is in limited release and available on select channels like Creator Insider from YouTube and Netflix.

Q5: Can I adjust the length of the clip? A5: Yes, you can adjust the clip length from a minimum of 5 seconds to a maximum of 59 seconds.