YouTube → Shorts · AI Powered

YouTube to Shorts Converter

Paste any YouTube URL. AutoClipper's AI finds the viral moments, reframes to 9:16, adds animated captions, and exports ready-to-post Shorts in HD. Free to preview.

Free to start· No credit card· ✓ 60-second clip generation

How It Works

From long YouTube video to viral Shorts in 60 seconds. No editing skills needed.

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Paste YouTube URL

Copy any YouTube video link — lecture, podcast, interview, gameplay, livestream. Paste it into AutoClipper. That's it. No downloads, no uploads.

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AI Finds Viral Moments

Our AI analyzes the full video — detecting hooks, emotional peaks, punchlines, and shareable soundbites. You get 10-15 ranked clips per hour of source material.

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Download Your Shorts

Each clip comes pre-formatted for YouTube Shorts: 9:16 vertical, face-tracked reframe, animated captions, and HD export. Post directly from AutoClipper or download MP4.

What You Get

Every feature you need to turn YouTube content into Shorts — built-in, no add-ons.

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AI Clip Detection

Smart AI identifies the top viral moments automatically. No more watching 2-hour videos to find the good parts.

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Auto 9:16 Reframe

Face-tracking AI keeps the subject centered when converting from 16:9 horizontal to 9:16 vertical Shorts.

Animated Captions

22+ caption styles including TikTok Bold, Neon, Cinema, Fire, Ice, Karaoke, Typewriter — all with word-perfect timing.

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HD Export

1080p Full HD export on paid plans, 4K on Studio. Clean quality that looks professional on YouTube Shorts.

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75+ Languages

Works with any YouTube video in any language. AI captions support English, Spanish, Arabic, Persian, Mandarin, Hindi, and 70+ more.

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Viral Score

Each generated clip gets a 0-100 viral score so you know which to post first. Higher score = higher probability of going viral.

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Direct Publish to Shorts

One click and your Short goes live on YouTube. Also publishes to TikTok and Instagram Reels simultaneously.

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Auto Silence Removal

Dead air and filler words removed automatically. Tighter clips = higher watch-through rate on Shorts algorithm.

Perfect For

Who uses AutoClipper to turn YouTube videos into Shorts?

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Podcasters

Turn 90-minute podcasts into 10-15 viral Shorts each. Repurpose one episode into weeks of content.

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Business Coaches

Extract powerful quotes and insights from webinars into Shorts that drive audience growth.

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Gamers & Streamers

Clip highlights from Twitch streams and YouTube VODs into shareable Shorts without manual editing.

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Educators

Convert lecture recordings and tutorials into digestible Shorts that reach a wider audience.

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YouTubers

Repurpose your own long-form videos into Shorts to boost discoverability and channel growth.

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Marketers

Turn brand interviews, product demos, and webinars into snackable Shorts for social media campaigns.

The Numbers

60s
Average time to first Short
15
Shorts per 1-hour video
22+
Caption styles included
75+
Supported languages

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YouTube to Shorts conversion.

Is AutoClipper really free to convert YouTube to Shorts?
Yes. The free plan lets you preview 1 clip per video at no cost. No credit card required. Upgrade to download HD, remove watermark, and publish directly starting at $7.98/mo.
Can I convert private YouTube videos?
AutoClipper works with any publicly accessible YouTube URL. For private videos, you can upload your own video files directly instead.
What video quality does AutoClipper export?
720p on the free plan (with watermark), 1080p HD on Starter and Creator plans (no watermark), 4K on Pro and Studio plans.
How long does it take to convert a YouTube video to Shorts?
About 60 seconds for the first Short. A 1-hour video typically produces 10-15 ranked clips in under 3 minutes.
Does AutoClipper add captions automatically?
Yes. Every clip gets auto-generated captions with word-perfect timing. Choose from 22+ styles including TikTok Bold, Neon, Cinema, and more.
Can I edit the clips before posting?
Yes. AutoClipper includes a full editor: trim, adjust reframe, change caption style, add B-roll, edit transcript, and fine-tune before export.
Does AutoClipper support non-English YouTube videos?
Yes. AutoClipper supports 75+ languages for caption generation and AI analysis, including Spanish, Arabic, Persian, Mandarin, Hindi, Portuguese, and more.
Can I post directly to YouTube Shorts from AutoClipper?
Yes. Connect your YouTube account once, then publish Shorts directly with one click. Also supports simultaneous posting to TikTok and Instagram Reels.

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