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YouTube Video Clipper: Turn a Long YouTube Video into Shorts
ToClips works from an uploaded video file, not a pasted YouTube link — so using it as a YouTube video clipper means exporting or downloading the source video you have rights to reuse, then letting the clipper find and cut the moments worth keeping.
How it works
- Get a local copy of the YouTube video you have rights to reuse (see our guide on downloading a Shorts video if you need the file itself).
- Upload the MP4 to the AI Video Clipper.
- Review ranked candidate moments, each with a transcript excerpt, timecode and the reason it was picked.
- Adjust the in and out points if needed, then render captioned clips in 9:16, 1:1 or 16:9.
What it works well on
- Interviews and conversations uploaded to YouTube
- Podcasts published as a YouTube video
- Webinars and recorded livestreams
- Long-form commentary, reviews and vlogs
Frequently asked questions
Can I paste a YouTube link directly?
Not yet — ToClips clips an uploaded video file. Download or export the source first, then upload it here to get candidate clips.
What file types are supported?
MP4, MOV and WebM for video, plus MP3 for audio-only sources.
Does it work for videos in other languages?
Transcription and clip selection support multiple languages; captions can be reviewed and corrected before you export.