Captions’ AI YouTube Shorts Video maker lets you easily trim your longer videos into engaging Shorts. Create viral content quickly, optimize posts for your audience, and boost your channel’s visibility — all with simple tools.
Captions’ AI YouTube Shorts Video maker lets you easily trim your longer videos into engaging Shorts. Create viral content quickly, optimize posts for your audience, and boost your channel’s visibility — all with simple tools.
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Always find the right moments
Automatically transform long videos into shareable clips. Our YouTube Shorts AI tool scans your content, extracting the most impactful moments across your content that capture viewer attention and drive engagement. No more guesswork or hours spent on manual editing — AI will always find the best clips that are most likely to go viral.
The AI algorithms detect words, speaker energy, and moments of interest, so you can always find the most compelling clips. One click, maximum impact. Your viral moment, found.
Repurpose and reshare your content
Repurpose your videos by using Captions to turn them into viral-worthy YouTube Shorts. Simply record one long video and use it to create dozens of engaging clips. Or, batch-film to save time, and use the Short Maker to create enough posts for months of uploads.
You can also create channel highlights to post across platforms and boost your profile’s visibility. Whether you’re sharing gaming tips from a Twitch stream or teasing a new YouTube essay, our YouTube Video Shorts maker gives you the tools to create highlight clips in minutes.
Easily customize and edit your Shorts
Take control of your videos by editing each clip. Captions’ YouTube Shorts tool generator lets you fine-tune every part of your video — adjust the length, crop scenes, or add text to customize each Short.
To drive more views, you can generate royalty-free music, add watermarks, and write subtitles in multiple languages — all with a few simple clicks. These elements improve the viewer experience, making people more likely to subscribe.
Our flexible tools let you add a personal touch to each video. With Captions, it’s easier than ever to create polished Shorts that connect with your audience.
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Upload and trim
Import your video into Captions, then let the AI tool scan your footage for highlights. The platform will trim the post to fit within YouTube's time limits.
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Customize your video
Once your clips are ready, customize them with watermarks, captions, and effects. Adjust them by hand, or have AI make these changes automatically.
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Export and share
Download your video in your desired format, such as MP4 or MOV. Share your Short on YouTube and other platforms to reach a wide audience.
Start Making YouTube Shorts
Frequently asked questions
What are the file requirements for YouTube Shorts?
YouTube Shorts need to be in a 9:16 aspect ratio, and the video should be no longer than three minutes. Available format options include MP4, MOV, and AVI, but make sure the file size is under 2GB for the best upload experience.
Following these guidelines will ensure your Shorts are compatible with YouTube and optimized for mobile devices.
Is there a limit to how many Shorts I can create from one long video?
No, there’s no limit to the number of clips you can create from a single video. Using Captions, you can trim and crop your footage as many times as you want. This allows you to repurpose existing content efficiently, helping you connect with your audience without filming new material.
Plus, it gives you multiple pieces to share across different platforms, boosting your reach.
Can I add subtitles to my YouTube Shorts with Captions?
Yes, Captions makes it easy to add subtitles to your YouTube Shorts. You can write text captions manually or use automated options to sync subtitles with the video. To match your brand's style, customize the captions' size, font, color, and position.
Adding subtitles makes your Shorts more accessible to a broader audience and improves engagement, especially for viewers who may be hard of hearing or are watching without sound.
What AI can generate YouTube Shorts?
Captions has several AI tools that can help you generate YouTube Shorts. Here are a few options to choose from:
- YouTube Shorts maker — Upload long-form videos to Captions, and AI will scan the footage to look for the best highlight clips.
- Reddit to Video — Paste a link to a Reddit comment into the platform. Choose your background and voice, and AI will make a video narrating the comment.
- AI Creator — Our studio lets you pick from preexisting avatars or turn yourself into a virtual character. Using these creators, you can automatically make ads, skits, or other social media-worthy posts.
- AI Script — Even if you want to film yourself, AI can simplify the planning process. Share your idea with the platform, and it’ll write a script that you can customize or use as-is.
With Captions, content creation has never been easier.
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