ZclippervsYT Cutter
A YT Cutter alternative that runs in your browser
YT Cutter (ytcutter.link) cuts YouTube videos on its own servers, and its FAQ says YouTube can block them. Zclipper records the segment in your browser instead and saves an MP4 or WebM up to 1080p, free and without an account.
| Feature | Zclipper | YT Cutter |
|---|---|---|
| How it works | Records the YouTube player in your tab | Downloads and cuts on its servers with youtube-dl and FFmpeg Source 1 |
| When YouTube blocks servers | Not affected, nothing is downloaded | "Youtube can be simply blocking our IP" Source 1 |
| Price | Free | Free Source 1 |
| Account | Not needed | Not needed Source 1 |
| Max quality | Up to 1080p | Not stated |
| Max clip length | Up to 10 minutes | Not stated |
| Video format | MP4 or WebM | MP4, sometimes MKV Source 1 |
| Audio, GIF and screenshots | No | M4A audio, GIF and screenshots Source 1 |
| Works on a phone | Preview and pick times; record on desktop Chrome or Edge | Not stated |
Zclipper vs YT Cutter: questions
Is YT Cutter still working?
The site at ytcutter.link is online. Its FAQ says some videos can be unavailable because YouTube may block its servers' IP address, and it suggests trying again a few minutes later.
What is YT Cutter's website?
The YT Cutter tool is at ytcutter.link. The ytcutter.net domain now hosts an unrelated software blog.
Why does YT Cutter say a video is not available?
YT Cutter downloads the video on its servers. When YouTube restricts or blocks those servers, the video can't be fetched. Zclipper records the official player in your own browser, so a blocked server doesn't affect it.
Can Zclipper make a GIF or an audio file?
Not yet. Zclipper saves video as MP4 or WebM. YT Cutter can export GIFs, M4A audio and screenshots.
When is YT Cutter the better choice?
Choose YT Cutter if you need a GIF, an audio file or a screenshot. Choose Zclipper when a video won't load in YT Cutter or you want the clip in up to 1080p.
YT Cutter is a trademark of its owner. Zclipper is not affiliated with YT Cutter. Facts checked on from the linked sources. Spot something out of date? support@zclipper.video