16 December 2019Jennifer Thatcher Technology Manager of Test Dept.
Summary When we are going to crop a YouTube video, we should download the video beforehand. In this essay, we will talk about how to download and crop a YouTube video.
YouTube, one of the hottest video websites in the world, attracts a great number of people. Users can watch films, games and videos, and listen to music. If you want to crop a YouTube video, you should download the video beforehand. So, how to do?
How to Download YouTube Videos?
1. Video Download Helper (Only for Firefox)
Video Download Helper is an extension program supporting us to download videos from the videos websites like YouTube. We can add this program in Firefox, and then open the target YouTube video. Video Download Helper will automatically recognize the video and offers the download link.
① Install and launch Firefox. Then, expand the menu and select [Add-ons].
② Search [Video Download Helper].
③ Get it from the search results.
④ Click [Add to Firefox].
⑤ Next, open the target YouTube video.
⑥ Click the icon of Video Download Helper at the upper right. Select the video file to download.
2. Screen Recorder in Renee Video Editor Pro
Renee Video Editor Pro is the powerful software for video editing. Users can cut, merge videos, convert formats, rotate video screens and add special effects. Besides, it contains the screen recorder where users can record the playing videos and the computer screen in motion.
Renee Video Editor Pro – Multi-function Video Editing Software
Screen RecordingRecord screen and webcam in Windows computer.
Cut Videos & AudiosUsers are free to cut videos and audios clips with setting start and end time.
Multiple Edit ToolsMerge, crop, rotate, cut and transform video easily. Change and add background music, subtitles and remove watermark from video.
Format ConversionSupport to convert videos and audios into different formats.
Screen Recording Record screen and webcam in Windows computer.
Multiple Edit ToolsCut Videos & Audios Users are free to cut videos and audios clips with setting start and end time.
Multiple Edit ToolsMerge, crop, rotate, cut and transform video easily. Change and add background music, subtitles and remove watermark from video.
Format ConversionSupport to convert videos and audios into different formats.
3000 users have downloaded and edited videos with fun!
① Download and install Renee Video Editor Pro. Open and click [Screen Recorder].
② Click the setting icon at the bottom. In Settings, select the recording format, the quality and the resolution.
③ After that, open the target YouTube video and play it.
④ Turn back the screen recorder and select [Self-defined] in [Target]. Then, drag the box to select the recording area. At last, click [Record].
⑤ As the video is over, click the stop button and save the file.
The screen recorder also supports to set the auto-record schedule. The videos can be automatically recorded when you’ve set the specific time to get started. This function is suitable for you to record some live videos. Even you’ve missed the time or you cannot stand aside by the computer, the auto-record schedule can help you record the target videos.
① Click the button [Auto].
② Set the specific time to record and paste the link of the target video into it.
③ According to the target video, set the duration by length and check [Exit program after record completes].
④ Set the storage position of the recording file and check [Enable New Plan 01]. Then, click [OK] to enable the schedule.
⑤ The software will follow the schedule to automatically record the video and exit the program after saving the recording file.
If you want to remove the unwanted parts, such as the black/white bars, we can use Renee Video Editor Pro to crop the video.
How to Crop a YouTube Video?
Renee Video Editor Pro – Multi-function Video Editing Software
Screen RecordingRecord screen and webcam in Windows computer.
Cut Videos & AudiosUsers are free to cut videos and audios clips with setting start and end time.
Multiple Edit ToolsMerge, crop, rotate, cut and transform video easily. Change and add background music, subtitles and remove watermark from video.
Format ConversionSupport to convert videos and audios into different formats.
Screen Recording Record screen and webcam in Windows computer.
Multiple Edit ToolsCut Videos & Audios Users are free to cut videos and audios clips with setting start and end time.
Multiple Edit ToolsMerge, crop, rotate, cut and transform video easily. Change and add background music, subtitles and remove watermark from video.
Format ConversionSupport to convert videos and audios into different formats.
3000 users have downloaded and edited videos with fun!
① Open Renee Video Editor Pro and select [Video Toolbox].
② Click [Add Files] to select the target video.
③ Click [Rotate & Crop]. Then, open and drag the cut box to select the wanted area of the video. You can remove the black/white bars and shrink the video screen in this step.
④ Besides, you can rotate and flip up/down the video screen.
⑤ Click [Cut] to obtain the segments and cut off the unwanted parts.
⑥ Click [Effect] to add filters, zoom in/out the video screen or volume up/down.
⑦ Check [Merge all files into one] to combine two or more videos. Besides, you can also click [No Transition] to add and select transition between videos.
⑧ Finally, select the output format and the output folder. Click [Start] to save the edited file.
Tips!Renee Video Editor Pro contains many powerful functions, such as adding/removing watermarks, changing background music, removing the original sounds, adding subtitles and opening/ending.
