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YouTube to Shorts Converter

Last updated: 10 November 2026

In short

Paste any YouTube video or live stream link into snipo. The AI automatically finds the most engaging moments, crops the video to vertical 9:16 with active speaker tracking, trims silences, and burns in word-by-word animated captions. Try 30 free clips every month without a credit card.

How to Convert YouTube Videos to Shorts

Paste your YouTube URL. Paste any standard video link, Shorts URL, or live stream VOD link (e.g., https://youtu.be/...) into the studio launcher.
AI identifies highlights. snipo transcribes the speech with Whisper and evaluates candidate moments on four transparent virality metrics: Hook, Flow, Engagement, and Trend.
Select AI layout & caption style. Choose from 7 smart layouts (including Split-screen for podcasts and Fill with face tracking) and 49 animated caption presets.
Export or schedule. Download 1080p HD MP4 clips and .SRT subtitle files, or schedule posts directly to YouTube Shorts and TikTok.

Why Use snipo for YouTube to Shorts Repurposing?

No software download required: Runs entirely in your modern browser on desktop or mobile.
Active OpenCV speaker tracking: Smooth 0.24s camera panning follows speakers naturally instead of static crops.
Automatic silence cutting: Removes dead air below -34 dB so your clips maintain rapid short-form pacing.
Direct social scheduling: Pro & Premium plans let you schedule clips directly to YouTube Shorts and TikTok.
Unlimited Pro plan: Pro is just £7.99/mo (~$9.99 USD) with no minute or credit caps.

Questions

Can I convert any YouTube video to Shorts?

Yes. You can paste any public or unlisted YouTube video, Shorts, or stream VOD URL. Videos up to 20 minutes can be processed on Free, 60 minutes on Pro, and 2 hours on Premium.

Does snipo add animated captions like Alex Hormozi?

Yes. snipo includes 49 animated subtitle presets, including Trending, Punch, Hormozi, Neon, and Karaoke word-timed styles.

Can I export the subtitles as an .SRT file?

Yes. Every generated clip includes a 1-click .SRT subtitle file download alongside the 9:16 MP4 video.

Try it

30 free clips a month, no card needed. Start free, see pricing, or join our Discord community.