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Which AI tool should I use to turn a long video into shorts?

AI clippers find highlights, reframe to vertical and add captions automatically. Expect to tweak clip selection.

  1. Rank 1

    OpusClip

    Verdict The best-known clipper, good at finding hooks, with virality scores and captions out of the box. Free exports are watermarked and expire in 3 days, and the AI's picks still need human judgement.

    Best for
    Podcasters and YouTubers repurposing long episodes
    Price
    Free tier: yes. $15/mo. Free: 60 credits/mo, watermarked, exports expire in 3 days.
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  2. Rank 2

    Vizard

    Verdict Comparable clipping with more editing control and a scheduler, and annual Creator is good value. The free plan is limited to 720p with a watermark.

    Best for
    Creators who want to edit clips and schedule posts in one tool
    Price
    Free tier: yes. $29/mo. Free: 60 credits/mo, 720p, watermark. Creator $14.50/mo billed annually.
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  3. Rank 3

    Submagic

    Verdict Best-in-class animated captions, zooms and B-roll for punchy shorts. The Starter plan caps videos at 2 minutes, so it isn't for long-form source footage.

    Best for
    Polishing short clips with eye-catching captions
    Price
    Free tier: yes. $19/mo. Free tier exports carry a watermark. Starter $19/member/mo ($12 annually), 2-minute max video length.
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