Video clipping guides
Learn how to choose a clipping mode, add captions, frame a vertical video and prepare a recording for upload.
See how it worksHow it works
Prepare your recording
Check the supported file types and upload limits before you import.
Formats and limits- File types
- MP4 · MOV · WebM
- Max size
- 2 GB
- Max length
- 30 min
Set your clipping and framing
Use the guides to choose a clipping mode, frame size and caption style.
Vertical 9:16Widescreen 16:9Square 1:1Review your results
Check the clip’s opening, ending and captions before sharing.
0:28Start with one ideaReview a captioned MP4
Browse clipping guides
- Turn long videos into shortsPick one idea or moment per clip, reframe it to 9:16, add readable captions, and export it as an MP4. In Clipforge, upload a recording, choose a clipping mode, then preview your framing and captions before generating the batch.
- Best Moments vs Fixed-LengthUse Best Moments to pull selected highlights from a recording. Use Fixed-Length Clipping to cover the entire source in order, with a duration you choose.
- Add captions to short videosIn Clipforge, turn on captions under Style & format, select a language or use auto-detect, then choose a style, size, colour and position. The clip exports include the captions in the video.
- Formats, upload limits and downloadsClipforge accepts MP4, MOV and WebM files up to 2 GB and 30 minutes. Finished clips are downloadable as MP4s.