Turn YouTube Videos Into TikToks and Shorts
Paste a YouTube URL and Clipus handles the rest: it downloads the video, transcribes it, finds the most clip-worthy moments with AI, reframes them to 9:16, and burns in animated captions. One long video becomes a week of short-form content.
Free trial included · $5/month or $20 lifetime · Renders locally, no uploads
How do I convert a YouTube video into TikTok clips?
Paste the YouTube link into Clipus. The video downloads automatically in the background with live progress, then goes straight into transcription. From there, choose AI mode — ranked clip suggestions with viral scores — or Smart Manual Mode, which splits the video into fixed-length segments. Pick your clips, add captions, and export vertical 9:16 files ready to post on TikTok, YouTube Shorts, or Instagram Reels.
- Paste a link — download, transcription, and clipping in one app
- AI finds the strongest moments, or split by length without AI
- Animated captions and 9:16 reframing built in
- Also works with local files: MP4, MOV, MKV, and more
Why repurpose long videos into shorts?
Short-form feeds are where new audiences discover you. A single podcast episode, tutorial, or livestream contains dozens of self-contained moments that work as TikToks and Shorts — repurposing them multiplies the reach of content you already made, without filming anything new. Clipus makes that repurposing a minutes-long batch job instead of an afternoon in a video editor.
Is there a limit on video length?
No. Clipus processes hour-long videos on your own machine, with no upload caps or per-minute cloud fees. Longer videos simply take longer to transcribe — or use your own Groq or OpenAI key for near-instant cloud transcription.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I legally clip YouTube videos?
Clip content you own or have permission to use — your own uploads, your podcast, your clients' footage. Clipus is built for creators repurposing their own long-form content into shorts.
Does Clipus upload the YouTube video anywhere?
No. The video downloads to your computer and every step — clipping, captioning, rendering — runs locally. With cloud AI enabled, only transcript text goes to your chosen provider.
What formats does the export use?
Clips export as standard vertical MP4 files that upload directly to TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels.
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