How to Loop a YouTube Video
YouTube can repeat a whole video. It cannot cleanly loop one riff, one sentence, or one tutorial step. MicroLoop is a free YouTube loop tool for repeating any segment with exact start and end times.
Loop part of a YouTube video in four steps
- Copy the YouTube video URL.
- Paste it into MicroLoop and load the video.
- Set Start and End (type the time or tap Now at the playhead).
- Click Apply. That section repeats until you change it or hit Reset.
Optional: change playback speed (0.5x–2x) to slow down a phrase or a lick. Share the page URL so someone else opens the same clip and range.
Why YouTube’s built-in loop is not enough
On many videos, YouTube only offers “Loop” for the full duration. That helps background listening, not practice. If you need the chorus, a timestamp, or 12 seconds of explanation, a full-video loop keeps dragging you through parts you already know.
- YouTube: loop the entire video.
- MicroLoop: loop any start–end range, including 0:00 if you want the intro.
- No account, no extension, no install.
When a segment loop is useful
- Language study: one sentence on repeat for listening and shadowing.
- Music: a riff, fill, or vocal run.
- Dance: eight counts of choreography.
- Coding: a function walkthrough or a debugger step.
- Lectures: a definition or a worked example.
Tips for a clean loop
- Keep the range as short as the skill you are drilling.
- Use Now while the video plays, then Apply so the loop matches what you heard.
- Minutes and seconds must stay at 59 or below (use hours for longer times).
- Copy the address bar after Apply if you want a reusable link.
Frequently asked questions
Can YouTube loop only part of a video?
Not with the built-in control. YouTube loops the whole video. MicroLoop sets a custom start and end.
Do I need an extension?
No. The tool runs on the website. Paste a URL and apply the times.
Can I share the looped section?
Yes. The URL includes the video id, start, end, and speed after you apply the loop.