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