Turn long videos into viral Shorts
Paste a YouTube link or upload an MP4. AI finds the best hooks, centers the speaker in 9:16, and adds animated word-by-word captions.
One long recording becomes ready-to-post 9:16 Shorts
How Solo Creators Build Audience & Revenue With Short-Form Video
Creator Economy Podcast · Ep. 118
How AI Clipping works
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Paste a link or upload a video
Paste any public YouTube or TikTok link, or upload a local MP4, MOV, or WebM video file up to 200 MB directly from your browser.
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AI finds hooks and frames in 9:16
Our AI isolates the most engaging 30 to 90 second moments, scores each clip from 0 to 100 for hook strength, and keeps the speaker centered.
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Style captions and download 1080p
Preview 4 animated word-by-word caption templates live on the canvas and download ready-to-post 1080p Full HD vertical MP4s and .SRT subtitle files.
Why creators switch to AI Clipping
Compare our flexible one-time packs and creator plans against expensive monthly subscription clippers and manual video editing.
| Feature | AI Clipping | Opus Clip / Klap / Vizard | OpenShorts Cloud |
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| Starting price & model | $9 one-time pack (120 min) or $12/mo (180 min) | $15–$29/mo recurring subscription only | $12/mo for 100 min (subscription only) |
| Credit expiration | One-time packs valid for 365 days (no monthly reset) | Unused monthly minutes expire every 30 days | Unused monthly quota resets each billing cycle |
| 9:16 speaker framing & layouts | SmoothedCameraman face tracking, auto 2-speaker split & screencast blur fill | Auto framing locked behind higher paid tiers | Track, 2-speaker split & blur fill |
| Watermark removal speed | Instant 1080p clean master unlock (0s re-render wait) | Requires paid plan + re-export queue | Instant clean master unlock on paid plans |
| Audio & TikTok/Shorts safe zone | -14 LUFS loudness normalization · 15% UI safe-zone guide · 3s top hook banner | Raw source volume · Captions often covered by platform UI | -14 LUFS loudness + 15% bottom safe zone |
| Failed upload protection | 100% automatic credit refund if processing fails | Failed imports often deduct from monthly quota | Depends on job stage |
Simple, transparent pricing for creators
Pay only for the length of the video you upload—never per clip exported. Choose a monthly plan or grab a one-time minute pack.
Starter
Billed annually at $120/year (2 months free)
180 minutes of video / month
For creators publishing vertical clips every week
- Up to 10 vertical clips per video
- All 4 animated word-by-word caption styles
- 1080p Full HD downloads with no watermark
- Download .SRT subtitle files
- Automatic minute refund if processing fails
Pro
Best valueBilled annually at $290/year (2 months free)
600 minutes of video / month
For active podcasters and multi-platform creators
- Up to 10 vertical clips per video
- All 4 animated word-by-word caption styles
- 1080p Full HD downloads with no watermark
- Download .SRT subtitle files
- Automatic minute refund if processing fails
Studio
Billed annually at $590/year (2 months free)
1,500 minutes of video / month
For daily clipping channels and production studios
- Up to 10 vertical clips per video
- All 4 animated word-by-word caption styles
- 1080p Full HD downloads with no watermark
- Download .SRT subtitle files
- Automatic minute refund if processing fails
Frequently asked questions
What is AI clipping and how does the free trial work?
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AI clipping automatically finds the most engaging moments inside a long video, reframes them into 9:16 vertical clips, and adds animated word-by-word captions. You can explore interactive sample clips right on this page, or start with our free trial: 10 minutes of video with no credit card required.
How does video length and credit usage work?
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Usage is based on the length of the video you upload (1 minute of video = 10 credits). There is no extra charge per clip exported. If a video ever fails to process, reserved credits are 100% refunded automatically.
Can I buy video minutes without a monthly subscription?
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Yes. You can purchase one-time minute packs valid for 12 months with no recurring charge: Starter Pack is $9 for 120 minutes, Creator Pack is $25 for 400 minutes, and Agency Pack is $59 for 1,000 minutes. Monthly plans are also available: Starter $12/mo for 180 minutes, Pro $29/mo for 600 minutes, and Studio $59/mo for 1,500 minutes.
Which video formats, links, and languages are supported?
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You can paste public YouTube or TikTok links, or upload local MP4, MOV, and WebM files up to 200 MB. Animated word-by-word caption alignment supports English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, and 50+ spoken languages.
Are captions rendered into the 9:16 MP4 or downloaded separately?
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Both. Your selected animated caption style is rendered directly into the 1080p (9:16) MP4 video so it looks identical on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, and you can also download a separate .SRT subtitle file.
What happens if I close my browser while clips are generating?
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All video analysis, speaker framing, and 1080p vertical rendering run in the cloud. Your job is saved to your account so you can close the tab and download your finished clips anytime without extra charges.