How to Loop a YouTube Video
Last updated: August 2026
Repeat any section of a YouTube video on a precise loop — set exact start and end points, slow it down without pitch change, and save your place for next time.
YouTube's built-in repeat button loops the whole video — there's no way to set a start and end point on a specific section. LoopTube fixes that: paste any YouTube URL, drag two markers to exactly where you want the loop to start and stop, and it repeats that section on its own indefinitely. Free, in the browser, no install.
How to loop a section of a YouTube video — step by step
- 1Copy the YouTube URL
Go to the YouTube video you want to loop and copy the URL from the address bar — or right-click the video and choose "Copy video URL".
- 2Paste it into LoopTube
Paste the URL into the search box at the top of LoopTube and press Enter. The video loads in the player within a couple of seconds.
- 3Drag the A and B markers
You'll see two handles on the progress bar — A (start) and B (end). Drag them to mark the exact section you want to repeat. You can fine-tune to the tenth of a second.
- 4Press play — it loops automatically
Hit play and the video repeats between your markers automatically. No button to press at the end of each loop — it just keeps going until you stop it.
- 5Slow it down if needed
Use the Tempo slider to reduce speed to 50%, 75%, or any value down to 25% — the pitch stays the same so speech and music don't distort.
- 6Save your loop (optional)
Click the bookmark icon to save your loop points. Next time you open LoopTube the video will be waiting for you at exactly the same position.
Why YouTube's built-in loop isn't enough
YouTube added a "Loop" option in the right-click menu — but it only repeats the entire video. There's no way to mark a specific 30-second section and loop just that. For anyone learning something from a video — a musical phrase, a movement, a line of dialogue — that's the part you actually need. LoopTube adds A/B markers so you loop the section, not the whole thing.
What people use YouTube looping for
Learning guitar solos
Slow a solo down to 50% to hear every bend and slide, loop the four hardest bars, then build the tempo back up as you nail it.
Language learning
Loop a single sentence of native speech at 75% speed to catch vowel sounds and intonation patterns. Ear-training that would take months from a textbook.
Dance & choreography
Mark the eight counts of a move you're struggling with, repeat it 30 times at reduced speed, then bring the tempo back to performance speed.
Online lectures
Loop the 30 seconds of an explanation you didn't follow the first time. Much faster than rewinding and losing your place.
Sports technique
Frame-accurate loop of a golf swing, a serve, or a tackle — compare technique across repetitions and spot what you're doing differently.
Transcription & ear training
Slow a drum fill or a chord sequence to 40% and loop it until every note is clear. Works for any instrument, any genre.
Tips for getting the most out of looping
Set a generous loop first (a full phrase or bar), get comfortable with it, then drag the markers inward to isolate the exact bar you need.
Space bar plays and pauses. Arrow left/right skips 5 seconds. This keeps your hands free for your instrument or notes.
Start at 60–70% tempo to build accuracy, then increase by 5% increments. Trying to learn at full speed usually just reinforces mistakes.
Muscle memory requires repetition. Aim for at least 20–30 correct repetitions of a phrase before moving on.
If you're working through a transcription or a piece over multiple sessions, save each section as a named loop so you can jump straight back in.
Frequently asked questions
Can YouTube loop a specific section of a video?
YouTube's built-in repeat option only loops the entire video from start to finish. It has no A/B marker system to repeat a specific section. LoopTube was built to fill that gap — set exact start and end points on any YouTube video and loop just that section.
How do I loop just part of a YouTube video?
Paste the YouTube URL into LoopTube, then drag the A marker to where you want the loop to start and the B marker to where you want it to end. Press play and only that section repeats — the rest of the video is ignored.
How do I slow down a YouTube video while looping it?
Use the Tempo slider in LoopTube to set the speed — anywhere from 25% to 200% of normal. LoopTube uses pitch-preserving time-stretching so music and speech sound natural at any speed, not like a tape slowing down.
Is there a YouTube video looper that works without an extension?
Yes — LoopTube works entirely in your browser with no extension, app, or account required. Paste a YouTube URL, set your loop, and you're done. It works on any device with a browser.
Can I loop a YouTube video on my phone?
LoopTube works on mobile browsers — paste the URL, set your markers by tapping the progress bar, and the loop runs in the same tab. No app download needed.
How many times can I repeat a YouTube section?
There's no limit. The loop runs until you stop it — some users run a difficult section 200 or 300 times in a single practice session.
Can I save my loop points to come back later?
Yes. Click the save icon while a loop is active to bookmark it locally. Your saved loops are stored in your browser and restored next time you visit — no account needed.
Does looping YouTube videos cost anything?
Looping any YouTube video is completely free, with no time limits. LoopTube Pro adds the same A/B looping for your own uploaded audio files and cloud sync for your saved loops.
Ready to loop your first video?
Paste any YouTube URL and set your loop points in under a minute — no account or install needed.
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