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Editing Apps to Quickly Create Shorts from Long YouTube Videos

5/25/2025

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Team CapsAI

Editing Apps to Quickly Create Shorts from Long YouTube Videos
Editing Apps to Quickly Create Shorts from Long YouTube Videos

CapsAI’s Smart Clips

Upload your full-length video and let CapsAI’s AI analyze viewer engagement signals to automatically extract multiple 5–60 second vertical–ready clips. Each Smart Clip includes suggested captions and hook overlays, so you can skip straight to fine-tuning.

CapCut

A cross-platform powerhouse for iOS, Android, and desktop. CapCut offers:

  • Auto Reframe to crop horizontal footage into 9:16 vertical.
  • Built-in Templates for instant text overlays, transitions, and royalty-free music.
  • Batch Export so you can process several Smart Clips at once.

InShot

Popular on mobile (iOS & Android), InShot is known for its:

  • Easy Trimming & Splitting, perfect for isolating key moments.
  • Custom Text & Sticker Layers to craft eye-catching hooks.
  • Quick Export Presets labeled “YouTube Shorts” to apply optimal settings automatically.

Adobe Premiere Rush

A streamlined, multi-device editor for iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS. Premiere Rush features:

  • Auto-Reframe powered by Adobe Sensei, keeping your subject centered.
  • Integrated Motion Graphics Templates for slick intros and lower thirds.
  • Cloud Sync, so you can start edits on desktop and finish on mobile.

VN Video Editor

A free, no-watermark editor across iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS. VN Video Editor provides:

  • Multi-Track Timeline for layering captions, stickers, and B-roll.
  • Speed Curve Controls to create dramatic slow-mo or fast cuts.
  • One-Tap Export in vertical format with customizable bitrate settings.

Capitalize.ai

AI-driven video editing that pairs well with CapsAI:

  • Smart Segment Detection to pinpoint highlights.
  • Auto-Caption & Translation for multi-lingual reach.
  • Vertical Presets tailored for YouTube, Instagram Reels, and TikTok.

Filmora Go

A beginner-friendly mobile app (iOS & Android) offering:

  • Instant Aspect Ratio Switch between 16:9 and 9:16.
  • One-Click Effects and text animations designed for short-form.
  • Audio Ducking to balance music under voiceovers.

LumaFusion

A professional mobile editor for iOS with:

  • Advanced Color Grading Tools so your Shorts look cinematic.
  • Keyframe Animations for custom text and graphic movements.
  • Optimized Vertical Workspace with safe-zone guides to keep captions visible.

How to Integrate CapsAI into Your Workflow

  1. Generate Smart Clips: Upload your long video to CapsAI, select your desired clip length (15–60 s), and download the AI-curated segments.
  1. Import into Your Editor: Open CapCut, Premiere Rush, or any app above and batch-import all Smart Clips.
  1. Fine-Tune & Brand: Add your logo overlay, adjust color, and insert branded intros or CTAs.
  1. Export for Shorts: Use each app’s “Vertical 9:16” or “YouTube Shorts” preset to ensure correct resolution, format, and bitrate.
  1. Publish & Analyze: Upload to YouTube, monitor retention and engagement, then feed data back into CapsAI for even smarter future clips.

By combining CapsAI’s Smart Clips with these intuitive editing apps, you’ll slash your turnaround time and consistently publish high-impact Shorts - all while keeping your creative spark alive.

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