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How do you turn a long video into shorts?

Pick 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.

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MP4, MOV or WebM · up to 2 GB and 30 min · YouTube import when enabled

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How it works

  1. Start with one idea

    Choose footage with a clear story, demonstration or answer that can stand alone.

    full-walkthrough.mp4
    11:45

  2. Make a vertical version

    Choose 9:16, preview the crop and enable captions if there is speech.

    Short-form setup
    Aspect ratio
    9:16
    Wide shots
    Blurred fit
    Captions
    On

  3. Watch the exported clip

    Check the first few seconds, the ending and caption readability before sharing.

    0:36
    Start with one idea
    Review on a phone-sized screen
Video clipping guides

1. Pick the source

Start with a recording that contains a clear demonstration, story, answer or reaction. Upload the file, or use a YouTube video you can repurpose if link import is enabled.

2. Decide what to clip

Use Automatic Best Moments for standalone excerpts. Use Fixed-Length Clipping if you want to cover a full recording in a series of consecutive parts.

3. Style and review

Set 9:16, preview the frame, and turn on captions if there is speech. Once the batch is ready, check that each clip starts with enough context and ends on a complete thought.

Frequently asked questions

What if a horizontal shot crops badly?
Choose blurred fit to retain the full horizontal image inside a vertical frame. This works well for screen recordings and two-person shots.
How do I get the finished clips?
Download finished MP4s from your library. When publishing is enabled for a connected account, you can also publish or schedule to YouTube, TikTok, Instagram or a Facebook Page.
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