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YouTube Clip Maker

Paste a YouTube link, get viral short-form clips in minutes.

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Features

Works with Any YouTube Video

Paste any public YouTube URL, podcasts, streams, vlogs, lectures, and get clips instantly.

AI Moment Detection

Our AI scans the full video transcript to score and rank the most engaging segments.

Vertical Output Ready

Every clip is automatically reframed to 9:16 vertical format for mobile-first platforms.

Channel Monitoring

Monitor YouTube channels and auto-clip new uploads the moment they go live.

How It Works

Paste a YouTube video URL

Any public YouTube video works: no downloads or uploads required.

AI extracts the best clips

The video is transcribed, analyzed, and the top viral moments are extracted as clips.

Download or auto-post

Download your clips or auto-post directly to TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I clip any YouTube video?

Yes, AutoClip works with any public YouTube video. Paste the URL and the AI handles transcription, moment detection, reframing, captions, and posting.

How many clips does the YouTube clip maker generate?

AutoClip typically identifies 3-5 viral-worthy moments per video, depending on the length and content density. Longer, denser videos may yield more clips.

Is the YouTube clip maker free?

AutoClip offers a Starter plan at $19.99/mo with 10 videos/month, no credit card required. Paid plans start at $19.99/mo for 10 videos with auto-posting.

How long does it take to clip a YouTube video?

AutoClip processes most videos in 2-5 minutes. A 1-hour video typically yields 3-5 videos in under 5 minutes — compared to 2-3 hours of manual editing in CapCut or Premiere.

Can I clip YouTube videos without downloading them first?

Yes. Just paste the YouTube URL into AutoClip. There's no manual downloading, uploading, or file management — AutoClip fetches and processes the video automatically.

Does the YouTube clip maker add captions automatically?

Yes. Every clip includes AI speech-to-text-powered captions burned directly into the video. Captions are essential since most TikTok and Reels viewers watch on mute.

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