How to Make a YouTube Short (+ Best Practices to Help You Go Viral)
Learn how to make a YouTube short step-by-step and dive into our tried-and-tested tactics that helped us go viral in this guide.
YouTube Shorts Maker
Create compelling YouTube shorts quickly by combining VEED’s powerful suite of AI video editing tools
Create YouTube shorts from your videos in minutes
Are your long-form YouTube videos buried in the algorithm? VEED's YouTube shorts maker helps you reach new audiences by repurposing your best content into viral-worthy shorts. No more guessing which clips will hook viewers.
Upload your video or paste a YouTube link, customize with captions and effects, and watch your viewership grow. From engagement scoring to intuitive editing tools, we have everything you need to master the shorts format without starting from scratch.
How to create shorts from a YouTube video with AI:
Step 1
Upload video
Paste your YouTube link or upload your video to our AI Clips tool. Customize your shorts by choosing the size, caption style, video goals, and max length.
Step 2
Generate clips
Our AI analyzes your video and picks the most engaging segments, automatically turning them into ready-to-share shorts.
Step 3
Download or edit
Preview and download your AI-generated YouTube shorts. You can also load our video editor to add text, music, or other tweaks to your clips. Click ‘Done’ to export.
Learn More
Watch this AI YouTube shorts generator tutorial:
Try our YouTube shorts maker for free
You can try our tool for free and see how easy it is to create shareable shorts. Turn a video into engaging shorts in minutes. No complex software to learn — just upload and generate your clips. You can then upgrade to a Pro plan to keep creating and unlock more features like watermark-free exports and advanced AI tools.
Generate YouTube shorts with AI
Need fresh content? Our AI video generator lets you create videos from simple text descriptions. Add natural-sounding AI voices to your shorts, or clone your voice to create voiceovers that feel authentically you. Whether it’s tech reviews, fitness routines, or travel guides, you can produce engaging content without facing the camera or recording your voice.
Your all-in-one YouTube creator
VEED is more than a shorts maker; it's a complete video editing platform. Create both long-form videos and shorts. Add professional subtitles, animations, and your custom branding. And collaborate with your team all in one place. No need to switch between different tools. Our online video editor has everything you need to grow your YouTube presence.
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