Long video in · Shorts out

AI Shorts for Podcasters

The best way to grow your podcast is through video. Automatically turn your hour-long episodes into scroll-stopping shorts for TikTok, Instagram, and more.

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 can podcasters make more shorts?

AI Shorts for Podcasters | Podcast Shorts Maker

Podcasters can turn long episodes into 9:16 shorts by finding strong stories, reframing speakers vertically, and adding captions.

  • Repurpose full episodes
  • Find shareable moments
  • Create shorts for social feeds
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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.

Go Where The Audience Is

Audio discovery is broken. Social video Discovery is thriving. Bridge the gap by putting your best moments in front of millions on TikTok and Reels.

Discovery Engine

New listeners find you through shorts, then subscribe for the full episodes. It's the most effective funnel for podcast growth in 2026.

Visual Impact

A moving visual with captions stops the scroll 10x better than static audio waveforms alone.

Podcast Post-Production on Autopilot

Upload your raw file, get polished social assets.

1. Upload Episode

Upload your video file (MP4, MOV) or paste a YouTube link.

2. AI Finds Highlights

We identify the most shareable quotes and segments.

3. Shorts Generated

Formatted 9:16 vertical video ready to post.

Perfect Shorts for Every Moment

Quotes

Short, punchy statements that resonate and get shared.

Highlights

The most exciting or funny 60 seconds of your show.

Educational

Valuable insights that teach your audience something new.

Maximize Your Reach

One short, everywhere.

TikTok

Shorts

Reels

LinkedIn

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What file types does it support?
CrabCut works with video files (MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV) and YouTube links. Upload your video podcast recording or paste a YouTube URL to get started.
Can I use YouTube links?
Absolutely. Just paste your YouTube episode link and we'll import and short it automatically.
How accurate are the captions?
Our AI transcription is over 95% accurate, and you can easily edit any corrections in our text editor.
What's the best length for a podcast short?
We recommend 30-60 seconds for Shorts/Reels/TikTok to maximize retention and algorithm performance.

Turn Listeners into Viewers

Start creating ready-to-post shorts for your podcast today. It's free to try.

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