Use our video-to-Shorts converter to clip your long-form posts.
Use our video-to-Shorts converter to clip your long-form posts.
![Main video frame with two smaller videos, one above and one below, and a cursor hovering over a 'Generate AI Shorts' button.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/60df2a66dbf65be7b8bc5f54/670580cc8f995826857cb43b_Hero%20(2).webp)
![Main video frame with two smaller videos, one above and one below, and a cursor hovering over a 'Generate AI Shorts' button.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/60d0c29c2e1261708dd228ea/66994dba4f001e3a32890d51_ai-dubber-header-img.webp)
Trim in seconds
Save time editing — generate short posts in just a few clicks.
Find your highlights
Use AI to discover the clips with the best chance to go viral.
Tailor to you
Add captions, background music, and sound effects to match your brand.
![A long video in an editing timeline split into multiple clips, with the final edited video shown in the background at low opacity.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/60df2a66dbf65be7b8bc5f54/670581a257dbd0e334fe2df4_Feature%20(3).webp)
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Upload
Paste in your video link.
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Edit
Select your clip length, language, and style.
![Button to export video to Camera Roll, located below a text box with social media video settings recommendations.](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/60df2a66dbf65be7b8bc5f54/670582e25b3563918b028456_Visual%20-%20Steps%20(9).webp)
Export
Download and share to your socials.
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Create Shorts
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Captions to create multiple short clips from a single long video?
Yes — just upload your long video or paste a YouTube URL into Captions, and our Shorts converter will generate up to five clips. If you want to edit these videos for YouTube or other social channels, check out our AI Edit feature.
What are the popular platforms for short-form videos?
Popular short-form apps include TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. These sites have large user bases that can help videos go viral.
Why should I create short videos?
Making long videos from short videos is a great way to promote your YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram channel to new viewers.
What are some common mistakes to avoid when creating short-form videos?
When you turn long videos into Shorts, here are a few mistakes to avoid:
- Prioritizing quality over quantity
- Overloading clips with too much content
- Ignoring viewer preferences
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