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4 tools ranked

The best AI clipping tools

Clipping tools find the best moments in a long video and cut them into captioned vertical shorts.

We make Looptake. It is number 3 here, and its limitation is stated like every other.

How we ranked them

  1. How well it picks the strongest moments
  2. Reframing to 9:16 and captions
  3. Brand templates
  4. Publishing without a download

The best AI clipping tools

  1. 01

    OpusClip

    Strength
    Long videos cut into captioned vertical clips, with one-click publishing
    Limitation
    Needs footage. It does not make videos from a prompt.
    opus.pro (opens in a new tab)
  2. 03

    Looptake

    Our product
    Strength
    Clips plus prompt-made shorts in one calendar, with auto-posting
    Limitation
    Clipping is one input of five. OpusClip goes deeper on clipping alone.
    How Looptake works

Prices change often, so check each tool's pricing page. Ours is on pricing.

Questions

How many clips can one podcast make?

It depends on the content. A strong hour often gives several clips with a clear hook.

Can Looptake clip long videos?

Yes. See clip long videos.

Do clips need captions?

Yes. Many people watch with sound off, and word-timed captions keep them watching.

Describe it. Looptake writes, renders, scores and posts it to TikTok, Reels and Shorts.

Free trial, no card. Paid plans from $29/month.