Long video in · Shorts out

TikTok Shorts Maker for Short-Form Content

Turn long videos into engaging TikToks with one click. AI finds the hook, reframes to 9:16, and adds trending captions.

Long Video

Tom — long-form source still

Shorts by CrabCut

Tom — sample vertical short 1
Tom — sample vertical short 2
Tom — sample vertical short 3

Quick answer

How do you make platform-ready shorts?

TikTok Shorts Maker for Long Videos

Start from one long video, then create vertical shorts with captions and hooks tailored for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.

  • 9:16 social format
  • Captions and hooks
  • Multiple shorts from one source
Create social shorts

How it works

From long video to sharper, ready-to-post Shorts in five steps.

Workflow

01

Transcribe

We transcribe your video with high accuracy in 16+ languages.

TranscriptEN
00:04So the idea was never about going viral overnight.
00:11It was about showing up consistently, even when nobody was watching.
00:18That part is what actually compounds.
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The Anatomy of a Viral TikTok

TikTok is different. You can't just cut a random segment of video. Our AI understands the specific elements that make a short blow up on the FYP.

The Hook

You have 3 seconds to grab attention. Our AI detects the most high-energy or intriguing starting points to stop the scroll.

Engaging Subtitles

80% of users watch without sound. We add dynamic, karaoke-style captions that keep eyes glued to the screen.

Short Duration

Attention spans are short. We optimize shorts to be punchy and direct, usually between 15 and 60 seconds.

3 Steps to Your Next Viral Hit

Our process is fully automated. You provide the video, we provide the results.

1. Upload Video

Upload your raw footage, podcast, or stream recording.

2. AI Magic

We analyze the audio and visual data to find the best moments.

3. Auto Formatting

The short is reframed to 9:16 and captions are burned in.

Built for the For You Page

9:16 Aspect Ratio

Native vertical format that fills the full screen.

Caption Styles

Choose from trending presets like 'Hormozi' or 'Gaming'.

Length Control

Set minimum and maximum short duration to fit your strategy.

Trusted by Growth-Minded Creators

From solo content creators to large marketing agencies, everyone needs more short-form content.

Creators

Grow your personal brand without spending hours editing.

Brands

Repurpose webinar and ad footage into engaging organic socials.

Agencies

Scale your content output for clients without hiring more editors.

Ready to try it? Start making shorts for free.

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Three things. Done well.

A focused tool that finds moments, captions, and reframes. Built for solo creators.

Reframing that actually tracks faces

Multi-speaker podcast? We follow whoever's talking. Single host moving around? We stay locked on. No cropped foreheads, no jaw-cut edges.

THIS CHANGED
EVERYTHING
for real

Captions in 16+ languages

Animated, accurate, customizable. Pick fonts, colors, position, and animation style. Keyword highlighting and emoji auto-placement included.

YOUR LOGO
BRAND-READY

Your brand, every short

Add your logo, fonts, and colors. Save style presets per channel. Every short exports looking like yours.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long can my TikTok shorts be?
TikTok supports videos up to 10 minutes, but ready-to-post shorts are usually 15-60 seconds. Our AI prioritizes this 'sweet spot' but gives you full control to adjust the length.
Can I edit the captions if the AI gets them wrong?
Absolutely. We provide a full transcript editor where you can correct typos, change timings, and update the style of your subtitles before exporting.
Does it work with existing YouTube videos?
Yes! You can paste a YouTube link directly, or upload any video file (MP4, MOV) from your computer. For Twitch or other platforms, just download the video first and upload it.
Can I remove the watermark?
Yes. Light, Standard, and Heavy export in 1080p with no CrabCut watermark. Heavy also includes more credits and priority processing.

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