AI-powered tool to automatically create engaging YouTube Shorts from long-form videos. Open-source alternative to OpusClip with 100% free usage.
Everything you need to transform long videos into engaging YouTube Shorts
AI identifies the most engaging moments in your videos using advanced engagement scoring algorithms.
Automatically crops videos to 9:16 aspect ratio perfect for YouTube Shorts with intelligent face tracking.
Clean, bold subtitles with smart styling. Yellow for numbers/currency, white for text, positioned at top center.
AI generates catchy, titles optimized for engagement with emojis to grab attention.
Save time and processing resources by reusing existing transcriptions for the same videos.
Process multiple videos in one session with customisable clip counts per video.
Transform your videos in just 3 simple steps
Add your long-form videos to the input folder. The AI will analyse the content using advanced transcription.
Our AI identifies the most engaging moments, generates viral titles, and prepares your YouTube Shorts.
Get your professionally edited YouTube Shorts ready for upload to your channel in 9:16 format.
Outperform expensive alternatives with our open-source solution
| Feature | ClippedAI | OpusClip |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 100% Free | $39/month |
| Privacy | Local processing | Cloud-based |
| Customization | Fully customizable | Limited options |
| API Keys | Free (HuggingFace + Groq) | Paid subscriptions |
| Offline Use | Works offline (no titles) | Requires internet |
| Source Code | Open source | Proprietary |
| Model Control | Choose your own models | Fixed models |
| Transcription Caching | Save time & money | No caching |
Get started with ClippedAI in minutes
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/Shaarav4795/ClippedAI.git
cd ClippedAI
# Create and activate virtual environment
python3 -m venv env
source env/bin/activate # On macOS/Linux
# Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt
# Install FFmpeg (macOS)
brew install ffmpegYou'll need two free API keys:
See the documentation for detailed setup instructions.
Everything you need to know about ClippedAI
Yes! ClippedAI is completely free to use. You only need free API keys from HuggingFace and Groq, both of which offer free tiers that are sufficient for processing videos.
The AI uses multiple factors to select the best clips: word density (45% weight), engagement words ratio (numbers, currency, exclamation marks - 30% weight), and duration balance (25% weight) to identify the most engaging moments.
ClippedAI supports all Whisper models: tiny, base, small, medium, large-v1, and large-v2. Choose based on your hardware: use smaller models for CPUs with less RAM, and larger models for GPUs with more VRAM for best results.
Yes! You can customize font, size, colors, positioning, and styling. The default setup uses Montserrat Extra Bold with white text and yellow for numbers/currency, positioned at the top center.