# Yarn

> Search engine for video and audio quotes from movies and TV shows

Yarn is a searchable database of short video clips from films, TV series, and music videos indexed by spoken dialogue. Users can search any phrase to instantly retrieve matching clips with subtitles and duration timestamps. It is especially useful for video editors and meme creators looking for specific reaction clips or soundbites.

Website: https://yarn.co/

## What it is for

- Find video clips matching specific spoken dialogue for video edits
- Source short movie or TV snippets for memes and reaction posts
- Verify the exact phrasing and delivery of iconic movie quotes

## Features

- Phrase-based dialogue search across movies, TV, and music videos
- Short looped clip previews with burned-in subtitles
- Filter search results by category including movies, music, TV, and trailers
- Clip duration timestamps for quick editing reference

## Pricing

Free

## Details

- Type: Web app
- Category: [Design](https://xiry.app/topics/design.md)
- Open source: no
- Platforms: Web
- For: Video editors, content creators, and meme makers
- Alternative to: Playphrase.me, GIPHY, Tenor
- Tags: video clips, movie quotes, memes, video editing, search engine

## Why it was saved

- [@jasur.soft, 1 September 2023](https://www.instagram.com/reel/CwphdrnI8kt/): Allows video editors and meme creators to instantly find and download short video snippets of actors saying specific words or quotes.
- [@loganforsyth, 12 May 2024](https://www.instagram.com/reel/C632hKatpGR/): Enables creators to quickly find relatable pop-culture video clips to use as dynamic B-roll instead of dull stock footage.

## Compare

- [Alternatives to PlayPhrase.me](https://xiry.app/alternatives/playphrase-me.md)

## Related

- [Yarn](https://xiry.app/resources/yarn-954): Search engine for short video clips and quotes from media (Website, Free)
- [Myinstants](https://xiry.app/resources/myinstants): Online soundboard platform for meme sounds and audio effects (Web app, Free)
- [Hera](https://xiry.app/resources/hera): AI-powered web editor for generating editable motion graphics from text prompts. (Web app, Freemium)
- [Eyecandy](https://xiry.app/resources/eyecandy-1060): Curated visual reference library of cinematography techniques, transitions, and editing effects. (Website, Free)
- [Pexels](https://xiry.app/resources/pexels): Free stock photos and royalty-free video footage uploaded by creators. (Website, Free)
- [PlayPhrase.me](https://xiry.app/resources/playphrase-me): Search engine that finds movie and TV clips matching spoken phrases. (Web app, Freemium)

Updated 3 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/yarn

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