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Short-Form Video Maker

From long-form YouTube video to posted short-form clips — the complete automated pipeline.

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Features

End-to-End Automation

The complete pipeline in one tool: video download → transcription → AI analysis → clip extraction → reframing → captions → posting.

AI Moment Selection

Gemini 2.5 Flash analyzes the full video transcript to select the strongest moments for short-form content.

Vertical Format Output

Every clip is automatically converted to 9:16 vertical format with AI speaker tracking — ready for any short-form platform.

Publish-Ready Clips

Clips come with burned-in captions, vertical framing, and platform optimization — no editing required.

How It Works

1

Submit a long-form YouTube video

Paste any YouTube URL. AutoClip handles download, transcription, and analysis automatically.

2

AI builds your short-form clips

The AI selects the best moments, reframes to vertical, burns in captions, and packages each clip for posting.

3

Post to all short-form platforms

Publish clips to TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Facebook Reels from one dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is short-form video and why does it matter?

Short-form video is content under 60-90 seconds designed for mobile platforms like TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels. These platforms have billions of daily active users and represent the fastest-growing content distribution channel for clippers and creators.

How long does the short-form video pipeline take?

AutoClip processes most videos in 2-5 minutes. A 1-hour YouTube video typically produces 3-5 ready-to-post short-form clips in under 5 minutes.

Do I need any video editing skills?

No. AutoClip handles every step of the short-form video production pipeline automatically. No editing software, no manual cropping, no caption timing — the AI does it all.

Can I run the pipeline automatically without checking in?

Yes. Set up channel monitoring and auto-posting, and AutoClip runs the complete short-form video pipeline automatically — from new upload detection to posted clips — without any manual intervention.

What's the difference between AutoClip and a video editor?

Video editors require manual selection, cropping, captioning, and platform optimization. AutoClip automates every step using AI. A task that takes 20-30 minutes in CapCut takes 2-3 minutes in AutoClip.

Is there a free short-form video maker for YouTube content?

AutoClip's Starter plan starts at $19.99/mo for 10 videos per month with auto-posting and channel monitoring included.

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