Free tool
Long Video to Shorts Converter
Repurpose long videos into ranked vertical shorts. ClipX transcribes the source, scores candidate moments with the configured LLM, and exports selected clips in 9:16 — ready to post on YouTube Shorts, TikTok, or Instagram Reels.
Monthly free credits. No credit card. Cancel any time.
How it works
Drop the long video in
Upload an MP4 / MOV / MKV / WebM file, or paste a public/unlisted URL from YouTube, Twitch, Vimeo, or Kick that you own or have rights to use. Processing uses your plan’s monthly credits at 1 credit per minute of source video.
AI finds the moments worth shorting
ClipX transcribes the full audio with the host-native MLX service. The configured LLM reads the transcript and scores each candidate segment for hook strength, narrative arc, pacing, and platform fit for short-form. The output is a ranked feed — highest-scoring clips at the top — with timestamps and a one-sentence reason for each suggestion.
Reframe to vertical with face tracking
For each accepted clip, ClipX runs MediaPipe face detection across the source frames and generates smooth crop keyframes that follow the speaker as they move. The result is a centered 9:16 vertical clip even when the original is 16:9 horizontal. Multi-speaker scenes use side-by-side or 2x2 grid layouts.
Add captions, mix audio, and export
Toggle word-level auto-captions in your chosen style (bold-emphasis, karaoke, minimal). Optionally mix in a background music bed at low volume. Export each clip as MP4 ready to share to YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels, or Twitter/X. One-tap direct publishing rolling out soon.
What you get
- Ranked vertical short candidates from long-form sources (varies by content density)
- 9:16 vertical exports at 1080×1920 — native resolution for Shorts, TikTok, Reels
- Auto face-following crop keeps the speaker centered through camera moves
- Word-level auto-captions in selectable styles, free on every plan
- Optional 1:1, 4:5, and 16:9 export for cross-platform repurposing
- MP4 ready to share via your phone's native share sheet (one-tap direct publishing coming soon)
- Public clip share page at /c/{id} with OG video meta for embeds
Frequently asked questions
How long of a video can I convert to shorts?
There is no fixed hard upper limit in the UI, but processing uses plan credits based on source duration. Longer sources take more time depending on duration, transcription, face tracking, captions, and queue load.
How many shorts will I get from a long video?
It depends on content density, pacing, and whether moments stand alone without extra context. A tightly edited interview may yield several strong candidates, while a loosely paced livestream may yield fewer. ClipX returns a ranked feed so you can review the best candidates first and skip misses quickly.
How fast does this convert a long video?
Processing time depends on source length, queue load, transcription, face tracking, captions, and export settings. The main advantage is that ClipX ranks candidate moments for review so you do not have to manually scrub the entire source before choosing clips.
Will the vertical clips look good if the source is horizontal?
Yes. ClipX uses MediaPipe face detection to track speakers across frames, then generates smooth crop keyframes that center the action in the 9:16 frame. Multi-speaker scenes use side-by-side (2 faces) or 2x2 grid (3-4 faces) layouts so no one gets cropped out. For wide group shots without a clear speaker focus, the crop falls back to the center of motion.
Is this really free?
Yes. Free includes 100 coins every month (100 min of video processing) with a small ClipX watermark, no credit card. Pro is currently $14/month during the beta sale (regularly $29) for 500 coins/month (500 min) and removes the watermark.
Can I monitor a YouTube channel and auto-convert new uploads?
Yes — channel monitoring is a Pro feature. Add a YouTube channel by URL, @handle, or channel ID, set your default short-form preferences (max clips per video, virality threshold, aspect ratio, caption style), and ClipX polls for new uploads and runs the conversion automatically. This is the workflow most podcast and stream creators use to stay consistent on Shorts without daily manual work.
How is this different from manually editing in CapCut or Premiere?
Manual editing requires you to scrub the source timeline to find the best moments. ClipX uses AI to surface high-potential moments for review. Reframing, captioning, and music-mixing controls live in the same workflow, and you still have full editorial control: accept, edit, or skip each suggestion.
What sources work best as input for shorts?
Sources with conversational structure (podcasts, interviews, lectures, video essays) yield the most clips because the analysis model can identify natural story arcs. Livestreams work well too if there are clear segments with hooks. Pure music or ambient video yields fewer ranked clips because the AI has less narrative signal to work with.
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