OpusClip
OpusClip is an AI video clipping tool that turns long videos, podcasts and streams into short vertical clips with captions and reframing. It is mainly used to repurpose existing footage into social media shorts.
#31 in Video & Audio ToolsAI Video EditorsFree plan
Who it's for
Best for
Podcasters turning long episodes into vertical shorts without manual cutting
Agencies producing batches of short-form clips for client social accounts
Not for
Video editors who need frame-accurate cuts and dependable project saving
Occasional creators on annual plans who leave credit balances unused for months
Free plan$0
Starter$15/mo
Pro$29/mo
Features
ClipAnything clipping model
Turns any genre, including vlogs, gaming, sports, interviews and explainer videos, into short viral clips in one click.
ReframeAnything auto reframe
Resizes any video for any platform and keeps moving subjects centered with AI object tracking, plus manual tracking for exact control.
Brand templates
Creates various brand templates with on-brand font style, color, logo, intro and outro.
Team workspace
Sets up a team account for collaborating on creative projects and managing them inside a shared workspace.
API workflow integration
Connects with a CMS and other tools through the API to automate video creation workflows.
What users say
Pros
- Produces short clips from podcast and talking-head footage fast, replacing hours of manual cutting.
- Subscription tiers cost substantially less than competing video platforms for automated clipping, reframing, and captioning.
- Stuck videos get pushed through and spent credits returned, often the same day.
- Returns long-form videos as professional-looking shorts ready to post as part of a marketing plan.
Cons
- Most clips in a batch come out generic or start mid-thought, and around 70% need cleanup.
- Clip selection follows the transcript and misses visual highlights, so action-heavy footage needs manual marking.
- Uploads fail repeatedly, and a saving glitch once destroyed an entire editing project.
- Charges continue after cancellation requests, and replies arrive from an automated bot.
- Unused credits expire once the window closes, wiping out footage allowance already paid for.
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Global Traffic Rank
Top 50k
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Free planYesYesYesYes
ProFast clipping, editable captions, generous value, quick fixesEasy social-video editing with templates and auto-editsQuick auto subtitles and an easy browser editorSimple editing, fast short clips, free browser use, AI voiceover
Better forEditing clips on a multi-track timeline with built-in effects, transitions, and stickers.Recording screen and webcam footage directly in the browser alongside a full timeline editor.
Weaker atRepurposing long recordings into shorts without manual timeline cutting.Handling long video files and automatically extracting viral highlight clips in batches.