Loop a section of a YouTube video — exact steps

Updated May 4, 20263 min read

YouTube can loop a whole video, but not a range. Here is how to A/B-loop a section between any two timestamps.

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Step 1
Install VidBar
A/B looping is part of VidBar’s smart loop tool.
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Step 2
Open the YouTube video
Pause at the start of the section you want to loop.
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Step 3
Press [ to mark the loop start
A small marker appears on the timeline.
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Step 4
Play to the end of the section, press ]
A second marker is placed and the loop activates.
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Step 5
Press L to toggle loop on/off
The video now loops between your two markers.
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Step 6
Save loops as named bookmarks
Name a loop so you can recall it later — useful for guitar parts, sports replays, language drills.
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FAQ

Does this work on Crunchyroll, Vimeo, Twitch VODs?
Yes — VidBar’s loop works on any HTML5 video.

Try VidBar on a live video

Open the interactive demo to test karaoke, speed, filters, audio tools, and export before installing.

Related

Smart Loop & A/B Repeat Bookmarks Frame-by-Frame Navigator VidBar on YouTube VidBar on Crunchyroll VidBar on Vimeo VidBar on Twitch

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