Long video in · Shorts out

Turn long videos into Instagram Reels.

CrabCut finds the strongest moments in your long videos, reframes them to 9:16, adds captions, and exports ready-to-post Instagram Reels.

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 turn long videos into Instagram Reels?

Turn long videos into Instagram Reels | CrabCut

CrabCut repurposes long videos into 9:16 Reels by detecting highlights, reframing speakers vertically, and adding captions for mobile viewing.

  • Find Reel-worthy moments
  • Reframe to 9:16
  • Export ready-to-post Reels
Open Reels maker

From long video to Instagram Reels in minutes

Use one long source to create multiple vertical shorts for the platform your audience already watches.

Upload or paste a link

Start from a video file or a YouTube URL. CrabCut processes the full source before choosing moments.

AI finds the best parts

The transcript, speaker changes, hooks, and pacing are analyzed to find moments that can stand alone.

Export 9:16 shorts

Download vertical shorts with captions, face tracking, and formatting ready for Instagram Reels.

Platform-ready shorts

Built for Instagram Reels, not generic trimming

These pages target creators who want finished shorts from long-form content, not a horizontal timestamp excerpt.

Complete short ideas

Each result is selected to make sense on its own, with a clear hook and enough context for a new viewer.

Captions that hold attention

Styled subtitles help viewers follow the short even when sound is off.

9:16 vertical output

CrabCut exports vertical shorts for mobile feeds instead of square or horizontal variants.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use any long video?
Yes. Upload a video file or paste a YouTube URL, then CrabCut will analyze it and generate shorts from the strongest moments.
Will the result be vertical?
Yes. CrabCut focuses on ready-to-post 9:16 vertical shorts for mobile platforms.
Do captions get added automatically?
Yes. CrabCut creates captions automatically and lets you adjust caption style in the editor.
Is this a general video trimming tool?
No. CrabCut is focused on creating finished shorts from long videos, not timestamp-based horizontal excerpts.

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