Free YouTube clip editor.

Engage your audience at first glance with short video clips for YouTube made in Adobe Express. Trim, split, and crop videos in minutes. No experience required.

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Create YouTube clips in seconds with Adobe Express.

YouTube clips are a great way to showcase bite-sized versions of already existing content on your channel to boost engagement. Quickly and easily trim lengthy tutorials, explainer videos, and more into short clips under 60 seconds with the Adobe Express free all-in-one online editor. Upload footage, trim and crop it, add music, and you’re ready to go. No experience necessary.

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(To pull in manually curated templates if needed)

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(Horizontal/Vertical)

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(number of templates to load each pagination. Min. 5)

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Most Viewed

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Oldest to Newest

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How to make a video clip for YouTube.

Create any kind of video clip for YouTube, fast.

Whether it’s a funny meme video, recap montage, or a product release sneak peek, Adobe Express has everything you need to make an attention-grabbing YouTube clip. Speed up your editing for whatever niche you’re creating for with tons of free video templates to start with. Snag royalty-free stock videos, images, and soundtracks right in the editor if you find yourself short on media assets or personalise even further when you add your brand logo and colours. No experience required.

Own the attention with scroll-stopping animated effects.

Standout from competitors and keep your audience engaged when you animate elements in your video clip. It could be anything from a call to action that tumbles into the frame, to your brand logo that fades in at the very beginning.

Make your content work with Adobe Express.

Creating shorter clips of your YouTube content with Adobe Express makes it more shareable and reusable across social media platforms. These concise clips capture key moments, making them perfect for engaging viewers quickly and promoting your full videos. Adobe Express tools streamline the process, ensuring your content reaches a broader audience with ease.

Design in Hindi, Bengali and Tamil.

No more language limitations! Adobe Express is now available in three of India’s most spoken languages, making it even easier to create everything from cards and social posts to flyers and video content. Design with confidence in the language that feels most natural to you.

Frequently asked questions.

How do I add music to my video clips?
On the left of the online editor, click Media, then Audio. Add your own music, audio, or voiceover by clicking +. For those without their own music, Adobe Stock offers hundreds of free soundtracks to add to your project.
How do I make a YouTube video clip?
You can upload long-form video content to trim down or upload your own media to the online editor to edit a short-form video.
Why are video clips for YouTube important?
YouTube clips are short trailers or previews of your video. It encourages viewers to click and watch your content. Since many viewers don't have time to watch longer videos, your short clip can help them understand your content. It increases brand value and engagement in less time.
How do I save my video clip after I’m done making edits?
All video projects made in Adobe Express are automatically saved within your browser, so you don’t need to worry about taking up storage space on your device. You can also hit the Download button at the top right of your screen to save your video on your desktop to share online.
Do I need to have video editing experience to use Adobe Express?
No editing skills are needed to start using Adobe Express. With the online editor, all the important video editing features are made free and simple to use for all skill levels. Start today and see just how easy it is to make stunning videos in minutes.