Turn Long Videos into Shorts
A practical workflow for turning long videos into Shorts with AI clip selection, captions, previews, and final exports.
Long videos often hide several short-form moments. The right workflow finds those moments, checks that each one makes sense alone, and exports them in a vertical format.
Start with moments, not timestamps
A good Short has a clear hook, context, and payoff. Instead of cutting every 30 seconds, use AI to identify the sections most likely to keep attention.
Transcript analysis helps find complete spoken ideas, while visual analysis can catch useful moments when audio is limited.
Preview before rendering
Rendering every candidate wastes time. Preview candidates first, check captions, then export the strongest clips.
Shorti Studio keeps previews fast by showing timed subtitles over the source preview before final rendering.
Package each Short for publishing
Each exported Short should have a title, description, burned captions, and a clean MP4 file.
For YouTube workflows, connecting publishing can remove the last manual step after the creator approves the clip.
Frequently asked questions
How long should a Short be?
The best length depends on the idea, but a complete short-form clip usually needs a fast hook and a clear ending.
Can AI turn podcasts into Shorts?
Yes. AI can use transcripts to find strong podcast moments, then format them as short vertical clips.