Turn long videos into YouTube Shorts.
Got a long YouTube video, podcast or stream? ClipSquad cuts it into vertical Shorts with captions and the frame on the speaker, so every good moment gets a second life.
What you get
- 9:16 Shorts that fill the whole screen, with the option of a blurred or black background if you want to keep the whole picture.
- Moments picked on content. ClipSquad transcribes what is said and scores openings, questions, emotion and whether a thought is finished.
- Word-by-word captions in your style, colour and font.
- Two people at once. The 2-person layout stacks two speakers, ideal for podcasts and interviews.
- Title and tags for every clip, ready to copy into YouTube.
From long video to Short in five steps
Download or open your video
Use your own video file. Only have a YouTube link? ClipSquad shows you how to download it first.
Set the format
Choose 9:16, the number of Shorts and the length you want.
Find the best clips
ClipSquad listens along and suggests the strongest moments. Want more? Ask for more suggestions.
Edit
Trim, change captions and add text on the timeline, just like in CapCut.
Upload
Download the Short and upload it to YouTube with the title and tags.
Good to know about Shorts
- YouTube has a daily upload limit per channel. It is not published and depends on your channel, so spread your uploads.
- Verifying your channel with your phone number helps, especially for new channels.
- A strong first second matters: start with the moment itself, not the introduction.
Frequently asked questions
Can I turn a YouTube video into Shorts?
Yes, as long as you have the video file and permission to use it. ClipSquad works with mp4, mov and webm files.
How long can a clip be?
You choose the length yourself. Set a minimum and maximum number of seconds, or let a campaign brief fill it in.
Does it add a watermark?
No. ClipSquad does not add a watermark to your clips.
Is it free?
Yes, ClipSquad is free and works in your browser without an account.