Free Tool
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
Google Gemini 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
Submit a long-form YouTube video
Paste any YouTube URL. AutoClip handles download, transcription, and analysis automatically.
AI builds your short-form clips
The AI selects the best moments, reframes to vertical, burns in captions, and packages each clip for posting.
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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