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Beginner · 20-45 minutes

How to Turn Long Videos Into Viral Shorts

Use AI clipping tools to slice long-form uploads into high-retention Shorts, Reels, and TikToks.

PodcastersLong-form YouTubersRepurposing teams

Workflow steps

  1. 1Feed your long video into an AI clipper and let it detect standout moments.
  2. 2Review the auto-suggested clips and keep only the strongest hooks.
  3. 3Reframe to 9:16 with auto-tracking so the speaker stays centered.
  4. 4Add captions, punchy titles, and a CTA overlay.
  5. 5Schedule the batch across YouTube Shorts, Reels, and TikTok.

Publish-ready checklist

  • Hook lands in the first 2 seconds
  • Auto-reframe keeps subject in frame
  • Each clip has a distinct title

Suggested output

Commit to a single format and publish 3 clips before iterating.

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