Beginner · 15-30 minutes per Short
How to Create YouTube Shorts with AI Tools
A step-by-step workflow for creating Shorts that earn views, subscribers, and eventually YouTube monetization through the Shorts program.
Long-form creators expanding to ShortsNew channels building subscriber baseRepurposers converting existing content
Workflow steps
- 1Find clip-worthy moments from existing long-form content using Opus Clip or Klap.
- 2For original Shorts: script a 30-60 second hook-payload loop (the video should loop well).
- 3Use CapCut or Submagic to add captions and animated text that fills the 9:16 frame.
- 4Add a music track from YouTube's audio library (licensed for Shorts).
- 5Upload with #Shorts in the title or description to trigger the Shorts shelf.
- 6Post 1-2 Shorts daily for the first 60 days to build momentum.
Publish-ready checklist
- Video is 60 seconds or under
- Aspect ratio is 9:16 vertical
- Captions cover key points for muted viewers
- #Shorts tag added to title or description
Suggested output
Commit to a single format and publish 3 clips before iterating.
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