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Grow your channel with Shorts.
Turn long videos into captioned, reframed shorts in minutes. Built for creators who post daily and grow fast.
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Shorts by CrabCut
Quick answer
How do you turn a YouTube video into Shorts?
Grow Your YouTube Channel with Shorts | CrabCut
Paste a YouTube link, let CrabCut analyze the transcript and video, then export 9:16 vertical shorts with captions for YouTube Shorts.
- Paste a YouTube URL
- AI finds highlight moments
- Export Shorts-ready videos
Shorts are the fastest way to grow in 2026.
Reach non-subscribers
Shorts get pushed to viewers who don't follow you yet. One good Short can out-reach an entire year of long-form.
Daily posting wins
The algorithm rewards consistency. Creators who post every day grow faster than creators who post once a week.
Low effort, high upside
You don't need a viral video every time. You need volume. Post often, let the algorithm decide what lands.
From long video to Shorts in minutes.
Upload
Paste any long video URL or upload a file. We accept videos from YouTube, Vimeo, Zoom, and direct uploads.
AI finds moments
We scan the full video and pull the strongest moments automatically. Up to 40 shorts per video.
Captions and reframing
Every short gets animated captions in 16+ languages and face-tracked reframing for 9:16.
Post daily
Export shorts ready for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels. Download all as a zip.
Built for creators who want to grow.
New YouTubers
Start a Shorts-first channel without needing a video editor.
Podcasters and interviewers
Turn every episode into a week of daily Shorts.
Content curators
Repurpose long videos into shareable shorts at scale.
Coaches and educators
Turn your webinars and lectures into daily content without editing them yourself.
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