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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.
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Shorts by CrabCut




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
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.
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.
Start freeThree 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.
Captions in 16+ languages
Animated, accurate, customizable. Pick fonts, colors, position, and animation style. Keyword highlighting and emoji auto-placement included.
Your brand, every short
Add your logo, fonts, and colors. Save style presets per channel. Every short exports looking like yours.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long can my TikTok shorts be?
Can I edit the captions if the AI gets them wrong?
Does it work with existing YouTube videos?
Can I remove the watermark?
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