# Cutra: get the exact YouTube clip. Skip the full download. Updated October 9, 2026. Official product overview: https://cutra.app/ Cutra is a Mac desktop app for saving selected segments of YouTube videos as local video or audio files. Paste a YouTube link directly into the app, or use the optional Chrome extension to mark moments while watching. The desktop app processes the selections. It must be running to receive clips from the extension. ## How it works 1. Install Cutra on your Mac and sign in. 2. Paste a YouTube link, or mark a start and end on YouTube with the extension. 3. Choose video or audio. Add more selections to a batch if needed. 4. Save the clips. When processing finishes, open the local files in your editor. ## Who it is for Podcast clippers, short-form editors, reaction and commentary creators, B-roll researchers, video essay editors, video agencies, and social media teams who already know which source moments they want. ## What it does - Collect multiple moments from long interviews for later editing into Shorts or Reels. - Save B-roll shots, reaction source clips, commentary quotes, memes, and cutaways. - Extract selected audio such as sound bites or ambience. - Organize local clips into project folders and revisit creative references. - Open previously saved files offline; new downloads require an internet connection. ## What it does not do Cutra is not an automatic highlight finder, caption generator, reframing tool, publishing service, or cloud backup. Finish clips in your own editor. It does not grant rights to source content. Private, protected, removed, or restricted videos may be unavailable. No universal download speed or reliability guarantee is made. ## Availability and purchase macOS is supported. Windows is not released; join the email waitlist on the website. No Windows launch date is promised. The trial lasts seven days and requires no credit card. The lifetime license is USD 29, a one-time payment including future Cutra updates. Check the pricing page and checkout for current promotional availability. Prices shown on the site include tax. To buy, choose Buy Cutra on the pricing page to open checkout. Checkout is handled by Polar. See https://cutra.app/#pricing for current terms. A seven-day money-back guarantee applies, without limiting mandatory consumer rights. ## Privacy Media files are processed and stored locally. Account, installation, clip URL, timestamp, and diagnostic information is sent to Cutra services. Support screenshots are uploaded only when attached by the user. Optional website analytics starts only after consent; language and analytics choices are stored locally. External media can connect to third-party providers. Read https://cutra.app/privacy/ for details. ## Official links - [Download for Mac](https://downloads.cutra.app/Cutra.dmg) - [Use cases](https://cutra.app/use-cases/) - [Guides](https://cutra.app/blog/) - [Privacy](https://cutra.app/privacy/) - [Terms](https://cutra.app/terms/) Contact: pial@heyfluit.com. Founder: Pial. A Fluit product. Not affiliated with or endorsed by YouTube. ## Questions and answers ### Is Cutra a desktop app or a browser extension? Cutra is a Mac desktop app. Paste a YouTube link directly into it, or add the optional Chrome extension to mark moments while you watch. ### Do I need to keep the desktop app open? Yes, when sending clips from the extension. The desktop app receives your selections, processes them, and saves the finished files locally. ### Does Cutra make finished Shorts or Reels? It gets your source clips ready. Cropping, captions, effects, and publishing happen in your editor; Cutra does not automatically turn a podcast into a finished Short. ### Can I get audio only, or several clips at once? Both. Choose Video or Audio, and add multiple start-and-end selections to a batch instead of repeating the whole workflow. ### Where do my clips go? Can I use them offline? Finished clips are files on your computer, organized in your Cutra library. You need a connection to download new clips, but saved files remain available offline; Cutra is not cloud backup. ### Will it work with every YouTube video? Some private, protected, removed, or restricted videos cannot be downloaded. Speed and availability depend on the source and your connection, so try the seven-day trial with the videos you actually use. ### Can I use these clips in client work? Only when you have the necessary rights and permissions and comply with the source platform’s terms. Downloading a clip does not make the footage or music royalty-free. ### How do I buy? Will I be charged every month? Download Cutra, sign in, and choose Upgrade inside the app to open checkout. It is a $29 one-time license with future Cutra updates included, not a subscription. ### What if I buy it and change my mind? Email pial@heyfluit.com within seven days of purchase with your order email or receipt and ask for a refund. Your additional consumer rights still apply. ### Is there a Windows version? Not yet. Join the Windows waitlist and I’ll email you when a build is available. ### Does “local files” mean nothing leaves my Mac? No. Your media stays local, but account information, clip URLs, timestamps, and diagnostics are sent to our services; the website also uses analytics. The Privacy Policy explains this in detail. ## Clipping guides - [Download part of a YouTube video](https://cutra.app/download-part-of-youtube-video/) - [YouTube video cutter](https://cutra.app/youtube-video-cutter/) - [YouTube clips as local files](https://cutra.app/youtube-clip-downloader/) - [Download by start and end timestamp](https://cutra.app/youtube-segment-downloader/) - [Multiple clips from one video](https://cutra.app/multiple-clips-from-youtube/) - [Audio sections as MP3](https://cutra.app/youtube-audio-clip/) - [YouTube clipper for Mac](https://cutra.app/youtube-clipper-mac/) - [Optional Chrome extension](https://cutra.app/chrome-extension/)