Long Video to Short Video
Turn a longer recording into one short highlight. Choose an approximate length and a vertical, square or landscape output ratio.
Results
ExampleYour result will appear here.
See examplesChoose a short clip that works on its own
Tell the editor the one idea that should survive the cut. Pick vertical for a phone feed, square for a square layout, or landscape when wide framing matters.
When this helps
A long tutorial often makes a useful short when it shows one action and its result. Keep enough setup for viewers to understand what changed.
Examples
Example
Cut a long tutorial down to the moment that demonstrates the result and explains one useful step.
How to use it
- Upload the relevant recording or export a smaller excerpt first.
- Describe the one point the short should keep and choose the target length and ratio.
- Check that the cut opens with context and keeps captions and important detail in frame.
Settings & limits
- Source
- Video up to 2 hours and 48 MB
- Target length
- 15, 30, 60, 90 or 120 seconds, approximate
- Ratios
- 9:16, 16:9 or 1:1
Questions about Long Video to Short Video
How long can the source recording be?
The source can be up to two hours, with a 48 MB file limit. Compress or trim before uploading if necessary.
Will I get several shorts from one source?
Each request returns one clip. Use separate cues and requests to create multiple shorts.
Should I pick portrait, square or landscape?
Use portrait for a phone-first feed, square for square layouts, and landscape when the scene uses both edges.
Why can a short export still need context?
A clip should make sense to someone who did not watch the full recording. Keep enough of the setup to explain what changes. If upload size is the limiting factor, export the relevant section of the source before uploading it.