Free Tool
AI Shorts Generator
Turn long YouTube videos into ready-to-post YouTube Shorts — completely automated.
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Features
Shorts-Optimized AI Detection
The AI specifically targets moments that perform well as YouTube Shorts — strong hooks, quick payoffs, and high-energy content.
Under-60-Second Formatting
Every generated Short is trimmed to optimal length for the Shorts algorithm — punchy, engaging, and under 60 seconds.
Auto-Post to YouTube Shorts
Connect your YouTube account and publish Shorts directly from AutoClip to your channel.
Burned-In Captions
AI-generated captions are burned into every Short, improving watch time and accessibility.
How It Works
Paste a long-form YouTube video URL
Any long-form YouTube content, podcasts, streams, lectures, interviews, works as source material.
AI generates Shorts-optimized clips
The AI finds hook-strong moments, formats to 9:16, trims to under 60 seconds, and adds captions.
Post directly to YouTube Shorts
Publish generated Shorts to your YouTube channel with one click, or schedule for optimal posting times.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a good YouTube Short?
Effective Shorts have a strong hook in the first 2-3 seconds, deliver value or entertainment quickly, and are under 60 seconds. AutoClip's AI is specifically tuned to find moments with these characteristics.
Can I generate Shorts from someone else's YouTube channel?
Yes, AutoClip works with any public YouTube video. Many clippers build audiences by finding the best moments from popular channels. Always ensure your use complies with the source creator's policies.
How is the AI Shorts generator different from manually creating Shorts?
Manual Short creation requires watching the full video, selecting a clip, cropping to vertical, adding captions, and uploading — typically 20-30 minutes per Short. AutoClip automates every step in 2-3 minutes.
Does the AI generate multiple Shorts from one video?
Yes, AutoClip identifies 3-5 Shorts-worthy moments per video and generates all of them simultaneously.
What's the maximum length for YouTube Shorts?
YouTube Shorts have a 60-second limit. AutoClip keeps all generated clips within this limit while optimizing for maximum engagement.
Is there a free AI Shorts generator?
AutoClip's Starter plan at $19.99/mo includes 10 videos per month. Auto-posting to YouTube Shorts is included on Starter and above.
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