How To Share A Specific Part Of A YouTube Video

Sharing specific parts of YouTube videos can be incredibly useful, whether you want to highlight a key moment, share a funny clip, or direct someone to a particular section of a long video. Here are several methods to help you achieve this with ease.

Using the Share Button on Desktop

To share a specific part of a YouTube video using the share button on a desktop, follow these steps:

1. Open the YouTube Video: Navigate to the YouTube video you want to share.
2. Move to the Desired Point: Play the video and move the progress bar to the exact point you want to share. Pause the video at this point.
3. Click the Share Button: Below the video, click the "Share" button.
4. Select Start Time: In the pop-up window, check the "Start at" checkbox. By default, YouTube will suggest the current time, but you can type in any time you prefer.
5. Copy the URL: Click the "Copy" button to copy the URL. This URL will include the timestamp, ensuring the video starts at the specified point when shared.

Using Right-Click on Desktop

Another method involves using the right-click option:

1. Open the YouTube Video: Go to the YouTube video you want to share.
2. Move to the Desired Point: Play the video and pause it at the exact moment you want to share.
3. Right-Click on the Video: Right-click anywhere on the video and select "Copy video URL at current time."
4. Share the URL: The copied URL will include the timestamp, allowing the video to start at the specified point when shared.

Sharing Specific Parts on Mobile

For mobile users, the process is slightly different:

1. Open the YouTube App: Play the video in the YouTube mobile app.
2. Move to the Desired Point: Play the video and move to the point you want to share. Pause the video.
3. Click the Share Button: Below the video, click the "Share" button.
4. Copy the Link: In the pop-up, click "Copy link" to copy the URL.
5. Append the Timestamp: If needed, manually append the timestamp to the URL. For example, to start the video at 53 seconds, add &t=53s to the end of the URL.

Creating Timestamp Links Manually

If you prefer to create the link manually, you can do so by appending the timestamp to the URL:

1. Copy the Video URL: Copy the full URL of the YouTube video from the address bar.
2. Append the Timestamp: Add &t=hms to the end of the URL, where h is hours, m is minutes, and s is seconds. For example, to start the video at 1 hour, 6 minutes, and 48 seconds, add &t=1h6m48s.

Using YouTube Clips

YouTube also offers a feature called "Clips" which allows you to share specific parts of videos:

1. Open the YouTube Video: Go to the YouTube video you want to share.
2. Click the Clip Button: If available, click the "Clip" button below the video.
3. Set the Start and End Times: Set the start and end times for your clip.
4. Share the Clip: Once set, you can share the clip link. Note that using this feature may include your account name, so use it accordingly.

Using Third-Party Tools for More Control

For more advanced control over sharing specific parts of videos, you can use third-party tools like Vibby:

1. Go to Vibby: Navigate to the Vibby website.
2. Enter the Video URL: Paste the URL of the YouTube video you want to share.
3. Highlight Sections: Use the video controls to highlight the sections you want to share.
4. Save and Share: Save your highlights and generate a link to share with others. This method allows you to highlight multiple sections and add descriptions.

By using these methods, you can easily share specific parts of YouTube videos, making it more convenient for others to view the content you want to highlight.