Generate Shorts Tutorial
Learn how to create viral short-form videos from your long content using AI-powered tools. Perfect for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
What You'll Learn
1 Upload & Select Your Video
Navigate to your Klippers.ai dashboard and select the video you want to convert into shorts. You can upload a new video or choose from previously uploaded content.
Supported formats include MP4, MOV, and most common video formats. The AI works best with videos that have clear audio and engaging moments.
2 Configure Number of Shorts
Use the dropdown menu to select how many shorts you want to generate. You can choose anywhere from 1 to 10 shorts. The default setting is 3 shorts.
More shorts give you more variety and options to choose from. The AI will automatically identify the most engaging segments of your video.
3 Select Duration
Choose the duration for your shorts from the following options:
- 15 seconds - Perfect for quick, punchy content
- 30 seconds - Ideal for most social media platforms
- 45 seconds - Great for slightly longer storytelling
- 60 seconds - Maximum duration for TikTok and Instagram Reels
4 Choose Language
Select the language spoken in your video. This ensures accurate transcription and subtitle generation. Klippers.ai supports multiple languages including English, Spanish, French, German, and more.
Accurate language selection is crucial for generating precise subtitles and identifying key moments in your content.
5 Select Aspect Ratio
Choose the aspect ratio that best fits your target platform:
- 9:16 (Vertical) - TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts
- 1:1 (Square) - Instagram Feed posts
- 16:9 (Horizontal) - YouTube, desktop viewing
- 4:3 (Standard) - Traditional video format
6 Customize Subtitles
Customize your subtitle appearance:
- Style: Choose Regular, Rounded Box, or Message Box
- Position: Top, Middle, or Bottom of the screen
- Capitalization: AA BB (uppercase), Aa Bb (capitalize), aa bb (lowercase), or Default
- Colors: Customize text and background colors
Subtitles increase engagement by up to 80% and make your content accessible to a wider audience.
7 Generate Shorts
Click the "Generate Shorts" button to start the AI processing. The generation typically takes 5-10 minutes depending on your video length and the number of shorts requested.
You'll receive a notification when your shorts are ready. You can then preview, download, or share them directly to social media platforms.
Tips & Best Practices
- Use 9:16 aspect ratio for maximum reach - Vertical video performs best on TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.
- Bottom position for subtitles - This placement works best for mobile viewing and doesn't cover facial expressions.
- Generate 3-5 shorts for variety - More options mean better chances of finding the perfect clip for your audience.
- Rounded Box style is trending - This subtitle style is currently performing well on social media platforms.
- Keep it under 30 seconds - Shorter content tends to have higher completion rates and better engagement.
Common Issues & Solutions
- Shorts missing key moments? Increase the number of shorts to 5-7 to give the AI more options to identify important segments.
- Subtitles getting cut off? Adjust the subtitle position or reduce font size in the customization settings.
- Low video quality? Upload higher resolution source videos (1080p or higher recommended).
- Processing taking too long? Large files may take longer. Consider trimming unnecessary parts before generating shorts.
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