Use case · Video

Long video to Shorts tools

Clip long videos into vertical short-form. 3 tools we track, checked .

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Short answer page: What's the best long video to shorts tool?

Ranked by fit for solo businesses: tools we profile in depth first, then those used in our research notes, then the rest. Affiliate status never changes the order.

  1. 1

    Opus Clip

    Pick this if you want repurposing podcasts and streams into Shorts.

    Finds the best moments in long videos and turns them into captioned vertical clips.

    Free plan + paid plans · Free plan: Yes · $0 · then $15/mo (monthly only) · Difficulty 1/5

  2. 2

    Vizard

    Pick this if you want cheaper clipping for long recordings.

    AI clipping tool that turns long videos into short clips.

    Free plan + paid plans · Free plan: Yes · Difficulty 1/5

  3. 3

    Klap

    Pick this if you want one-click Shorts from YouTube links.

    Turns YouTube videos into TikToks and Reels automatically.

    Paid plans only · Free plan: Trial only

Side-by-side

ToolPricing modelFree planStarting priceDifficultyOutput rightsBest for
Opus ClipFree plan + paid plansYes$0 · then $15/mo (monthly only)1/5Commercial use on paid plans onlyRepurposing podcasts and streams into Shorts
VizardFree plan + paid plansYesSee official site1/5–Cheaper clipping for long recordings
KlapPaid plans onlyTrial onlySee official site––One-click Shorts from YouTube links

"Starting price" is shown only for tools we profile in depth, where we read the official pricing page on . For the others, check the official site.

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