YouTube's algorithm favors creators who post both long and short content. Shorts feed new viewers into your long-form. But creating Shorts from scratch is a whole separate workflow.
Your best moments are buried in hour-long videos
That killer explanation at minute 37, the unexpected reaction at minute 52 — your audience already saw them, but millions of potential subscribers never will unless you clip them.
The editing bottleneck is real
You spend hours editing the main video. Then you're supposed to spend more hours finding and clipping Shorts? Most creators skip it because there's no time left.
10+
Shorts per video
9:16
vertical reframing
2 free
videos per month
How it works
1
Upload your video
Any YouTube video — tutorials, vlogs, reactions, essays, streams.
2
AI finds Short-worthy moments
Transcription + AI detects hooks, insights, reactions, and self-contained segments.
3
Reframe to 9:16
Use the crop editor to get perfect vertical framing. Add captions for extra retention.
4
Upload to YouTube Shorts
Export in HD and publish. Each Short links back to your long-form content.
Frequently asked questions
How many Shorts can I get from one YouTube video?+
Typically 5-12 depending on length and content. A 20-minute tutorial might yield 5-6 Shorts, while a 60-minute podcast can produce 10-12.
What's the best YouTube Short length?+
YouTube allows up to 60 seconds. Clipzi targets 30-60 seconds which tends to get the best completion rate and engagement.
Can I use this with livestream recordings?+
Yes. Upload your stream VOD and Clipzi will find the best moments. Works great for gaming streams, live podcasts, and Q&A sessions.
Does Clipzi help with YouTube SEO?+
Clipzi focuses on creating the clips. The titles it generates from the transcript can give you ideas for Short titles, but you'll want to optimize titles and descriptions yourself for YouTube SEO.
Will Shorts actually help my channel grow?+
YouTube has stated that Shorts help with channel discovery. They expose your content to viewers who wouldn't have found your long-form videos. Many creators report significant subscriber growth after adding Shorts consistently.