Automatically extract short-form clips from your long-form content with Captions’ AI Short maker.
Automatically extract short-form clips from your long-form content with Captions’ AI Short maker.
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Reduce your workload
Captions’ AI Shorts tool automatically identifies and extracts short-form clips from longer content, speeding up your short-form content creation process. Plus, Captions offers ready-made templates, automatic subtitle generation, and AI editing to speed up production. You can customize visuals, text, and audio to match your style, while AI handles the hard work.
Go viral
Boost your chance of going viral by letting AI instantly pull the best clips from your video for short-form content. Captions also generates attention-grabbing subtitles, syncs audio perfectly, and offers customizable templates to match trends.
Drive traffic
Customize Shorts for every audience segment to hook viewers and increase traffic. Captions enables tailored Shorts through customizable text and visuals to suit your followers’ preferences. You can adapt tone, style, and messaging to resonate with specific groups, increasing engagement and traffic by delivering content that connects with your audience.
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Upload
Navigate to the AI Shorts maker in Captions. Upload your video or paste the YouTube URL of the video you want to convert into Shorts.
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Generate
Watch as Captions produces a selection of up to five clips from your video footage. Review your AI-generated Shorts, select your favorites, and edit.
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Share
Download your finished clips, then share them directly to your social platforms or via a link and watch the likes come in.
Make AI Shorts
Frequently asked questions
What’s the best length for a YouTube Short?
The sweet spot for YouTube Shorts is 15 to 30 seconds. This length is perfect for grabbing attention and keeping viewers engaged without losing them to distractions. Many viral Shorts even stay under 20 seconds. The key is to deliver your message quickly and clearly while packing in value or entertainment.
Shorter videos work better on YouTube’s algorithm, as they’re easier for viewers to watch in full and more likely to be rewatched and shared. That engagement signals to the platform that your content is worth promoting. Plus, with audiences’ decreasing attention spans, concise content has a greater chance of hooking your audience right away.
Your Shorts can be up to 60 seconds long if needed, but you need to maintain viewer interest to succeed. Make every second count, and avoid filler.
Can I monetize YouTube Shorts?
Yes — you can monetize YouTube Shorts, but there are a few key requirements. First, you need at least 500 subscribers. You’ll also need to meet one of two additional criteria: either rack up 3 million valid public Shorts views in the last 90 days, or accumulate 3,000 valid public watch hours of long-form content over the past 365 days. Meeting these thresholds gets you into the first tier of the YouTube Partner Program.
Once you’re eligible and monetized, YouTube lets you earn money in a couple of ways. Ads that run on your Shorts contribute to your revenue, along with YouTube Premium subscription revenue sharing. These earnings add up based on the number of views and the engagement your content generates.
The growing popularity of Shorts gives creators excellent opportunities to reach new audiences and make money. And with YouTube actively pushing Shorts as a format, hitting the required view count can help you qualify for monetization faster. So, if you’re consistently creating engaging, shareable Shorts, you’ll have a solid shot at turning your content into a revenue stream.
What are YouTube Shorts?
YouTube Shorts are short, vertical videos designed to capture attention in 60 seconds or less. Launched as a response to TikTok’s popularity, Shorts allow creators to produce quick, engaging content that’s perfect for mobile viewing. These bite-sized videos appear in their own dedicated section on the YouTube app, making it easy for users to discover and swipe through them.
The format is ideal for content like tutorials, skits, product videos, and behind-the-scenes glimpses. Creators can enhance their videos and engage audiences using effects like music, text, and filters. They have great potential to go viral, thanks to YouTube’s powerful algorithm and growing focus on short-form content.
Shorts are also a great way to grow your channel, as they’re often pushed to new viewers. Plus, creators can monetize them once they meet YouTube’s eligibility requirements.
Whether you’re promoting a brand, entertaining followers, or just trying to expand your online presence, YouTube Shorts provide a fast, fun, and accessible way to connect with a massive audience.
Is Captions beginner-friendly?
Yes — Captions is an excellent choice for new content creators looking to make an impact quickly. The app is designed with user-friendliness in mind, featuring an intuitive interface that is straightforward and quick to navigate. This means you can jump right in without feeling overwhelmed, letting you to focus on creating engaging content.
To make things even easier, Captions offers YouTube tutorials that explain its features clearly and concisely. These tutorials are perfect for beginners, providing step-by-step guidance to help you get comfortable with the tools. You can also rely on customizable templates to streamline your content creation process, letting you produce professional-looking videos without the hassle of starting from scratch.
Our features for new and veteran creators automatically adds captions and subtitles to your YouTube Shorts with AI assistance. This saves you time and makes your videos accessible to a wider audience.
With these powerful tools at your fingertips, Captions empowers you to create captivating videos that resonate with viewers and grow your online presence.
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