Makes sense on its own
A clip should not depend on something explained earlier in the video.
YOUTUBE TO SHORTS
Turn YouTube videos into Shorts
Paste a YouTube link. Get short clips with titles, reframe them to vertical, and post.
How FlareClip turns a YouTube video into Shorts
Paste a link to a public YouTube video you own or have permission to use. FlareClip imports it, suggests short clips around its strongest moments with titles, and lets you reframe each clip to vertical 9:16, follow a selected face, and add captions before you download or schedule it. The first cut keeps the original aspect ratio; reframing and captions are optional.
What makes a good Short from a long video
One idea per clip
One point, one step, or one result is easier to watch to the end than several at once.
Still readable in 9:16
After reframing, check that on-screen text, demos, and people stay in the frame.
From YouTube link to Shorts
- 01
Paste the link
Paste a public YouTube video link, or upload the video file directly.
- 02
Generate clips
Choose a clip length and generate. Each clip appears in your workspace as it finishes.
- 03
Reframe and finish
Switch to 9:16, pick the face to follow, add captions, then download or schedule.
What it fits, and its limits
- Only public, accessible videos you have the right to use. Private or restricted videos may not import.
- Before posting, check that each clip's length fits the platform you publish to.
- Upload MP4, MOV, or WebM up to 4 GB. Free processes up to 30 minutes per video; paid plans up to 2 hours.
- Longest clip: 60 seconds on Free, 2 minutes on Starter, and 5 minutes on Creator and Power.
- Free exports include a flareclip.com watermark. Paid plans export without it.
Frequently asked questions
Does it work with any YouTube video?
Only public, accessible videos you have the right to use. Private, members-only, or restricted videos may not import.
Do I need to download the video first?
No. Paste the link. If the video is already on your device, you can upload it instead.
Are clips vertical automatically?
The first cut keeps the original aspect ratio. In the editor, switch to 9:16 or 1:1 and choose which face to follow.
Can I add captions?
Yes. Style available captions, upload a subtitle file, or request AI captions.
How long can the video be?
Upload MP4, MOV, or WebM up to 4 GB. Free processes up to 30 minutes per video; paid plans up to 2 hours.
Can I post straight to YouTube?
Download clips and upload them yourself. Creator and Power can connect social accounts and schedule clips.