YouTube Link Shortener.Shorten YouTube links and keep exact timestamps working.
Make long YouTube links and Shorts URLs easy to share. Recut keeps your start timestamps (?t=90s) intact so viewers jump to the exact part of the video you want, while removing extra tracking tags from the YouTube share button.
Engineered for YouTube. Everything you need to shorten links, track clicks, and customize URLs.
Timestamps Keep Working
When you share a link with a start time (like 2 minutes in), Recut sends viewers directly to that exact second.
Removes Share Tracking Tags
Cleans out the extra ?si= tracking junk that YouTube adds when you click the share button on mobile.
Shorten YouTube Shorts
Turn awkward youtube.com/shorts/id links into clean URLs that fit neatly in social bios and tweets.
Clean Channel Links
Create simple links for your channel (like recut.in/my-channel) instead of hard-to-remember user ID codes.
Fast Click Stats
See how many people click your link from Twitter, emails, or Reddit without waiting for YouTube Studio's delayed reports.
Point to a New Video Anytime
If you ever take down a video and re-upload an edited version, update the link in Recut so old posts still work.
How to shorten a YouTube link. Three simple steps to shorten, customize, and share your link.
Copy the YouTube link
Copy the link from your browser or click 'Share' in YouTube (check 'Start at' if you want a timestamp).
Paste into Recut
Paste it above. Recut keeps your timestamp and cleans away unnecessary tracking tags.
Share your short link
Post your short link in descriptions, tweets, or emails and track clicks live.
Frequently Asked Questions. Common questions about using our YouTube Link Shortener - Video, Shorts & Timestamp Links.
Does the start timestamp still work?
Yes. If your link has a timestamp (like ?t=90s or ?t=2m15s), viewers will land on that exact second when they click.
Why not just use youtu.be?
The default youtu.be shortener doesn't let you pick a custom link name, change where the link points later, or see detailed click stats.
Can I shorten YouTube Shorts?
Yes. You can shorten Shorts links, regular videos, playlists, and channel URLs.
Can I update where the short link points later?
Yes. If you re-upload an edited version of your video, you can update the destination URL in your dashboard without changing the link in your descriptions.
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