🔴 Paste YouTube Link

YouTube Video Clipper for Shorts & TikTok

Just paste a YouTube link. Our AI will watch the video, find the best moments, and turn them into viral Shorts instantly.

No Upload Needed
No Credit Card Required
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How it works

AI clipping tool that finds the best moments, reframes, adds captions and turn them into ready-to-share viral clips in few minutes.

Upload and analyze highlight

Upload your long-form video or paste a link. Our AI instantly analyzes content to find viral moments using AI highlight detection

Get clips with auto caption

Receive perfectly trimmed clips with accurate, animated auto-generated captions & subtitles automatically.

Export and auto schedule post

Customize Visuals & Branding and export high-quality clips and use social video scheduler to publish them directly to TikTok, Reels, and Shorts.

Upload and analyze highlight - How Crabcut AI video editor works
Get clips with auto caption - How Crabcut AI video editor works
Export and auto schedule post - How Crabcut AI video editor works

Why You Must Clip Your YouTube Videos

The YouTube algorithm has shifted. Long-form videos are hard to discover, but Shorts are seeing explosive growth. Repurposing is the smartest way to grow.

Discovery

New viewers rarely commit to a 20-minute video. Shorts appear in the feed, reaching users who have never heard of you.

Reach

Shorts get 10x-100x more impressions than long-form videos for small channels. It's the fastest way to gain subscribers.

ROI

You already did the work of filming. Get 10 pieces of content from 1 shoot instead of letting that effort go to waste.

From YouTube URL to Viral Short

The fastest workflow in the industry. No downloading required.

1. Paste URL

Copy any YouTube link and paste it into our clipper.

2. AI Analysis

We scan the transcript and video to find the hooks.

3. Generate

Clips are created with captions, cropping, and framing.

4. Download

Export in 1080p and upload to YouTube Shorts.

Optimized for YouTube Shorts

YouTube Shorts has a specific vibe. We ensure your clips fit right in, maximizing your chances of going viral on the platform.

  • Native Vertical Format

    9:16 aspect ratio that fills the mobile screen completely.

  • Hook-First Editing

    We start the clip at the most engaging moment to prevent swiping.

  • Engaging Captions

    Karaoke-style captions that keep viewers reading and watching.

Built For Video Creators

YouTubers

Use your back catalog of long videos to drive traffic to your new uploads via Shorts.

Podcasters

Video podcasts are huge on YouTube. Clip the best stories and debates for maximum exposure.

Educators

Tutorials and lectures are full of valuable nuggets. Share them with waiting students.

Frequently Asked Questions

Currently, we support public and unlisted videos. For private videos, you would need to download the file first and upload it directly to CrabCut.
By default, our AI targets viral lengths between 15-60 seconds for Shorts and Reels. You can manually adjust the start and end times in the editor if you need longer clips.
Yes! We ingest the highest quality available from YouTube to ensure your Shorts look crisp and professional on mobile devices.
If you own the content, absolutely not. If you are clipping other people's content, we recommend adding transformative value (like reaction commentary) to fall under fair use.

Turn Your Channel Into a Growth Engine

Paste your YouTube link and get your first Short in minutes. No credit card required.

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