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Unlimited Long Video to Shorts

No Monthly Conversion Limits. Buy Once. Keep It Forever.

1 long video AI finds best moments
multiple shorts

AUTO FRAMINGDetect · Track · Reframe
API KEYSAI · Premium Captions
CAPTIONSGenerate · Edit · Style
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UseShorts installs on Windows 10/11 or Apple Silicon Macs (M1 or newer).

Windows 10/11 and Mac with Apple Silicon (M1 or newer) available now.

LONG VIDEO16:9
Wide interview shot showing both speakers seated apart Long-form source video
SHORT 019:16
Vertical close-up of interview speaker Single-speaker crop
SHORT 029:16
Vertical wider interview view preserving conversation context Conversation context
SHORT 03DUAL CROP
Vertical dual-crop view of both interview speakers Dual crop
UseShorts is a desktop AI video clipper for Windows and Apple Silicon Macs that turns long videos into shorts.

HOW IT WORKS

Automatically find the best moments and export shorts.

  1. 01

    Fast transcription

    YouTube transcript or Deepgram transcription with your own API key.

    YOUR API KEY
  2. 02

    AI finds best moments

    Find strong clips with your selected cloud AI provider.

    CLOUD AI
  3. 03

    Auto framing

    Tracks subjects and reframes for vertical shorts.

    TRACK + REFRAME
  4. 04

    Preview or quick export

    Preview first, or auto-export when clips are ready.

    YOU CHOOSE

FEATURES

Auto tracks a
moving subject

UseShorts automatically follows the subject and keeps them framed as they move — creating clean vertical shorts without manual reframing.

  • Tracks movement automaticallyFollows the subject as they move through the shot.
  • Keeps the subject framedMaintains a clean composition without manual reframing.
  • Built for vertical shortsDesigned for 9:16 short-form output.

Auto wide to
dual crop framing

UseShorts shows the wider podcast or interview setting first, then switches to tighter Dual Crop framing when the conversation needs a closer view.

  • Shows the full settingGives viewers a clear sense of the podcast or interview environment.
  • Switches to Dual CropAutomatically creates clean close-ups of each speaker when tighter framing works better.
  • Keeps the story visually clearStarts with the wider context, then moves closer without losing the sense of where the conversation is happening.

Auto reframes from
A-roll to B-roll

UseShorts intelligently reframes between the main speaker and supporting context, helping your shorts feel more dynamic without manual editing.

  • Shifts focus automaticallyMoves between the main speaker and supporting visual context.
  • Keeps the story movingAdds variation so talking-head clips feel more dynamic.
  • Built for short-formDesigned for 9:16 social video output.

Auto reframes for
better context

UseShorts intelligently adjusts the framing to keep more context in view — widening or repositioning the frame when needed.

  • Adjusts framing intelligentlyWidens or repositions the frame when more context is needed.
  • Keeps important context visiblePreserves more of the scene around the subject.
  • Makes clips easier to followShows the context viewers need without manual reframing.

USE CASES

Built for the way creators actually work.

Turn podcasts, interviews, videos and lessons into branded shorts without rebuilding every clip by hand.

PODCASTERS & INTERVIEWERS

Turn long conversations into multiple short-form clips.

Dual Crop handles two-person conversations, contextual reframing keeps the scene understandable, and Premium Captions help turn long conversations into polished short-form clips.

  • DUAL CROP
  • PREMIUM CAPTIONS
  • CONTEXTUAL REFRAMING

Long conversation → multiple 9:16 shorts

YOUTUBERS & CREATORS

Find the moments worth clipping without scrubbing the whole video.

Cloud AI discovers promising moments, analyzes them and scores them so you can focus on the strongest clips.

  • CLOUD AI
  • CLIP SCORING
  • QUICK EXPORT

Long video → ranked clip moments

COACHES & EDUCATORS

Turn lessons, webinars and calls into short, reusable content.

Auto Tracking follows the speaker, while captions, automatic reframing and Preview Before Export help turn useful teaching moments into polished vertical clips.

  • AUTO TRACKING
  • STATIC CAPTIONS
  • PREVIEW

One session → multiple reusable shorts

FREELANCERS & AGENCIES

Create consistent shorts for different clients without rebuilding the branding every time.

Save multiple brand profiles with caption styles, fonts, colors, watermarks, logos and end-of-clip messages, then switch between clients as needed.

  • BRAND PROFILES
  • WATERMARKS
  • END CARDS

One workflow → multiple client brands

Simple pricing.

Start with two free conversions, or buy once for ongoing use.

FREE TRIAL

Free

  • 2 free video conversions. No credit card required.
  • Up to 60 minutes per source video.
  • Multiple shorts from one video count as one conversion.
  • Trial exports carry a UseShorts watermark.

Trial processing is currently paused.

BUY ONCE

$79.90

one-time

For 1 computer

One payment. No monthly app fee.

  • No monthly conversion caps
  • Add your brand logo
  • 1 year of updates included

Keep using your current version after year 1.Renew updates only if you want newer versions.

Computers
Buy License — $79.90

Live checkout coming soon.

Included with both plans

  • Auto Tracking + Smart Framing
  • Cloud AI clip discovery
  • Editable captions
  • 9:16 exports with multiple video layouts
  • Windows 10/11 and Apple Silicon Mac available now

Cloud AI usage is billed separately.

The free trial includes two conversions. Buy Once provides ongoing use.

FAQ

Questions, answered.

AI, Cost & Privacy

What does “No Monthly Conversion Limits” mean?

UseShorts does not limit how many videos you can process with a monthly conversion allowance or bundle of AI minutes.

UseShorts works with third-party services including OpenAI and Deepgram. You connect your own API keys, so provider usage is billed separately from your UseShorts license.

AI Clip Discovery — OpenAI

Estimated cost: about US$0.01 to analyze a typical 60-minute video transcript using a low-cost model. Actual cost varies by model, transcript length and usage.

Premium Captions — Deepgram

Estimated cost: about US$0.01 per one-minute clip.

New Deepgram accounts receive US$200 in signup credit. At approximately US$0.01 per one-minute clip, that is enough for roughly 20,000 one-minute Premium Caption clips.

For example, captioning ten 1-minute clips would cost roughly US$0.10 once usage is being charged at that estimated rate.

Actual usage, pricing and credit eligibility depend on Deepgram.

Your UseShorts license itself has no monthly conversion cap. OpenAI and Deepgram charges are separate, so you control the providers you use and what you spend.

Need an API key?
Get an OpenAI API key
Get a Deepgram API key

Does UseShorts upload my videos to the cloud?

Cloud AI clip discovery sends transcript text and timestamps to your selected AI provider for analysis. It does not require sending the full source video to that provider.

Premium captions send audio from the selected clip to Deepgram for transcription and caption timing. Eligible sponsored-trial processing may route that audio through the UseShorts service.

Framing, preview and export process your source video on your computer. See our Privacy Policy for more about these data flows.

How does UseShorts find the best moments in a long video?

UseShorts analyzes the video's transcript with a supported cloud AI provider to identify moments that are likely to work well as standalone short-form clips.

It looks for strong openings, useful or interesting ideas, self-contained segments and natural clip boundaries, then returns suggested moments with timestamps and rankings so you can quickly review the strongest candidates.

You remain in control of the final result. UseShorts suggests the clips; you decide what to keep, adjust and export.

Different AI providers and models can produce different results, so UseShorts is designed to let you choose from the supported AI options available in the app.

What system requirements are recommended for UseShorts?

UseShorts is designed for modern Windows PCs and Apple Silicon Macs. A dedicated GPU is not required, although faster hardware can reduce video processing and export time.

Windows: Windows 10/11 64-bit with a modern Intel or AMD processor.

Mac: Apple Silicon M1 or newer.

16 GB of memory is recommended for comfortable video processing, especially with longer or higher-resolution source videos. Keep at least 10 GB of free storage available for temporary processing, previews and exports, with additional space for your source videos and finished clips.

Faster processors and SSD storage can improve video processing, preview and export performance.

Auto Clipping & Editing

How does UseShorts Auto Clipping work?

UseShorts turns a long video into multiple shorts by transcribing the source, finding promising moments, preparing the framing and captions, and getting each clip ready for preview or export.

The workflow is:

Long video → transcription → AI finds best moments → framing and captions → preview or quick export.

You can let UseShorts automate most of the process while still reviewing clips before export when you want more control.

How does UseShorts Auto Tracking and Smart Framing work?

UseShorts automatically reframes long-form video for short-form layouts, reducing the amount of manual cropping and keyframing you need to do.

Depending on the scene, UseShorts can:

  • track a moving subject;
  • turn wide two-person conversations into Dual Crop framing;
  • move between speaker-focused and supporting contextual views;
  • preserve a wider view when seeing more of the scene is useful.

The result is a vertical short that adapts to what is happening in the source video.

What caption styles does UseShorts support?

UseShorts supports editable Static captions and Current Word captions.

Static captions display the caption text without highlighting each spoken word.

Current Word captions highlight the current word as it is spoken, creating the dynamic karaoke-style effect commonly used in short-form videos.

Both styles can be edited and styled before export.

Export & Branding

Can I preview my shorts before exporting them?

Yes. UseShorts lets you preview prepared clips so you can check the selected moment, framing and captions before export.

If you prefer speed, you can instead use the quicker automatic export workflow and let UseShorts prepare and export clips as they become ready.

You choose between more review control and greater automation.

Can I make every UseShorts clip match my brand—or my clients’ brands?

Yes. UseShorts helps you keep every short instantly on-brand—for your own business or for multiple clients.

Save reusable brand profiles with your preferred caption style, fonts, colors, watermark, logo and end-of-clip message.

When you work with different clients, simply switch profiles instead of rebuilding the branding for every export.

UseShorts Cloud Posting is coming soon

Create shorts on your desktop, then upload your finished clips to a private online library. Organize them by posting profile, connect the social accounts you manage, and review each clip’s caption, destination and visibility before posting. Schedule posts for later where supported.

Cloud Posting will be offered separately from the UseShorts Desktop licence.

UseShorts is operated by GROUPAI APP. Read our data practices and posting terms.