Free online short video maker.

Create attention-grabbing short-form videos with Adobe Express. Enjoy fast and easy video production with customizable templates. Or upload your video and watch as the short video maker turns it into captivating clips, ready for sharing anywhere.

Generate now


Free online short video maker.

Create attention-grabbing short-form videos with Adobe Express. Enjoy fast and easy video production with customizable templates. Or upload your video and watch as the short video maker turns it into captivating clips, ready for sharing anywhere.

Create now

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Short Videos
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mobile-video, desktop-video
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Capture a new audience with the AI short video maker.

Whether you're a seasoned content creator or just beginning your journey, Adobe Express empowers solopreneurs and small business owners to craft stunning short videos easily. Choose from an array of vibrant and professional templates tailored for any niche or occasion, or start from scratch to bring your unique vision to life. Upload your footage, trim and crop scenes, add an engaging soundtrack, and incorporate branded elements like your logo and color scheme. In just minutes, you'll produce a captivating short video that’ll attract and retain viewers.

Blank Template
Icon: blank
Start from scratch
9:16
Tasks
mobile-video, desktop-video
Topics

Collection ID

(To pull in manually curated templates if needed)

Orientation


(Horizontal/Vertical)

Vertical

Width


(Full, Std, sixcols)

sixcols

Limit


(number of templates to load each pagination. Min. 5)

23

Sort

Most Viewed

Rare & Original

Newest to Oldest

Oldest to Newest

Newest to Oldest
Locales
EN

Behaviors

(still/multiple-pages/video/animated)

Video

Premium


(true, false, all) true or false will limit to premium only or free only.

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How to make a short video with AI.

1. Import.

Upload a video that’s at least 1 minute long. Watch as the Clip Maker turns it into attention-grabbing short clips, highlighting your video’s best moments. Alternatively, explore our diverse array of video templates to edit from scratch.

2. Enhance.

In the short video maker, several clips will be generated for you with AI-generated captions. Incorporate branding, animations, and more. Finish your video by adding trending sounds from TikTok’s Commercial Music Library directly in Adobe Express or use one of our royalty-free soundtracks.

3. Share.

Preview your content's appearance before publishing. Post your social-first video on Instagram Reels, TikTok, and other social platforms to ensure your message reaches your audience when they're most active, maximizing engagement and impact.

How to make a short video.

The free short video maker for everyone.

trim
Split, trim, & crop footage.

Cut down excess short video footage with ease.

resize
Easily resize videos.

Reach an even wider audience when you resize your short video for your favorite social channels.

animate-character
Animated transition effects.

Add one-tap animated transition effects to any element in your project.

clock
Adjust video playback speed.

Select your footage to speed scenes up or slow them down.

libraries
Edit videos with others.

Invite other people to co-edit the same video project at the same time.

download
Download, save, & share.

Download your video and upload it to your favorite platform or share it as a link.

content-scheduler
Schedule content on socials.

Use the Adobe Express Content Scheduler to plan & publish videos on your favorite channels.

filter
Video filter effects.

Apply one-click filter enhancements or tweak the look and feel of videos.

The all-in-one short form video editor for creators.

Make any kind of content for your social channels.

Easily convert your short video to fit the dimensions of any platform.

Adobe Stock images, videos, & soundtracks at your side.

Thousands of high-quality, royalty-free visual assets on your side.

Professionally designed free short video templates.

Find tons of ready-to-use short video templates for any occasion.

Stand out with an intro.

Creating a unique intro for your short videos can significantly boost your viewer engagement and build your reputation for delivering top-notch content. An eye-catching intro helps set your videos apart, making them easily recognizable to your audience. With Adobe Express, you can design a professional intro in just a few minutes. Personalize it with your logo, colors, and fonts to reflect your brand identity. If you don't have a logo, Adobe Express's free logo maker allows you to create one effortlessly in seconds, giving your videos a polished and professional look.

Use the AI short video maker to add music to your project.

Music sets the perfect tone for any mood you want to convey. With Adobe Express, you can easily enhance your video by uploading your favorite tracks directly into the online editor. Adjust the length, duration, and scenes where your audio will play. Don’t have your own music? Add royalty-free Adobe Stock soundtracks in various genres and moods to find the ideal match for your video.

Make social ready clips faster than ever.

Short video clips are very useful in captivating audiences on social media. Turn any video more than a minute in length into shorter clips perfect for sharing; whether it’s a recipe tutorial or a video launching your new clothing line. Just upload your file into the short video maker and wait while the tool automatically segments the best clips for you. Add auto captioning to help your audience follow along, change the font style, and trim scenes further. It’s fast and easy.

Capture a new audience with a short video made in Adobe Express.

Whether you're a seasoned content creator or just beginning your journey, Adobe Express empowers solopreneurs and small business owners to craft stunning short videos easily. Choose from an array of vibrant and professional templates tailored for any niche or occasion, or upload your content into the short video maker and let the tool create riveting clips in just a few minutes. In the Adobe Express editor you can continue to trim and crop your scenes until their perfect, add an engaging soundtrack, and incorporate branded elements like your logo and color schemes. With Adobe Express, you don’t need production experience to create a captivating short video that will attract and retain viewers.

Blank Template
Icon: blank
Start from scratch
9:16
Tasks
mobile-video, desktop-video
Topics

Template IDs

(To pull in manually curated templates if needed)

Orientation


(Horizontal/Vertical)

Vertical

Width


(Full, Std, sixcols)

sixcols

Limit


(number of templates to load each pagination. Min. 5)

23

Sort

Most Viewed

Rare & Original

Newest to Oldest

Oldest to Newest

Newest to Oldest
Locales
EN

Behaviors

(still/multiple-pages/video/animated)

Video

Premium


(true, false, all) true or false will limit to premium only or free only.

false

The free short video maker for everyone.

trim
Split, trim, & crop footage.

Cut down excess short video footage with ease.

resize
Easily resize videos.

Reach an even wider audience when you resize your short video for your favorite social channels.

animate-character
Animated transition effects.

Add one-tap animated transition effects to any element in your project.

clock
Adjust video playback speed.

Select your footage to speed scenes up or slow them down.

libraries
Edit videos with others.

Invite other people to co-edit the same video project at the same time.

download
Download, save, & share.

Download your video and upload it to your favorite platform or share it as a link.

content-scheduler
Schedule content on socials.

Use the Adobe Express Content Scheduler to plan & publish videos on your favorite channels.

filter
Video filter effects.

Apply one-click filter enhancements or tweak the look and feel of videos.

The all-in-one short form video editor for creators.

Make any kind of content for your social channels.

Easily convert your short video to fit the dimensions of any platform.

Adobe Stock images, videos, & soundtracks at your side.

Thousands of high-quality, royalty-free visual assets on your side.

Professionally designed free short video templates.

Find tons of ready-to-use short video templates for any occasion.

Stand out with an intro.

Creating a unique intro for your short videos can significantly boost your viewer engagement and build your reputation for delivering top-notch content. An eye-catching intro helps set your videos apart, making them easily recognizable to your audience. With Adobe Express, you can design a professional intro in just a few minutes. Personalize it with your logo, colors, and fonts to reflect your brand identity. If you don't have a logo, Adobe Express's free logo maker allows you to create one effortlessly in seconds, giving your videos a polished and professional look.

Infuse your short video with energy and emotion by adding music.

Music sets the perfect tone for any mood you want to convey. With Adobe Express, you can easily enhance your video by uploading your favorite tracks directly into the online editor. Adjust the length, duration, and scenes where your audio will play. Don’t have your own music? Add royalty-free Adobe Stock soundtracks in various genres and moods to find the ideal match for your video.

Frequently asked questions.

Is it free to make a short video?
Adobe Express is free for everyone of all skill levels to start creating any kind of video. Whether you’re an experienced video editor or a beginner, our easy-to-use online editor can help you quickly and easily make visual content just the way you like it. Make as many short videos as you’d like and go back anytime to make updates to your work.
Can Adobe Express help me make short video clips?
Absolutely. The short video maker does the heavy lifting for you. Just upload your content (must be more than a minute in length) by dragging and dropping into the short video maker. Select whether you’d like captioning or not. It will take a few minutes to populate your short clip options. Then you can download or continue editing in the full Adobe Express editor.
How do I add music to my short video?
Once you've chosen your favorite template, head over to the left side of the online editor and click on Media. Next, select the Audio tab. Click on Upload from device to add your own music from your computer, or explore our extensive collection of royalty-free Adobe Stock soundtracks to enliven your short video.
Can I share a short video on Adobe Express?
Definitely. Adobe Express isn't just amazing for crafting and sharing short videos; it also comes with a built-in Content Scheduler that lets you plan out as many posts as you want each month. This tool makes video management a breeze and boosts your online presence—ideal for small business owners promoting specials, anyone celebrating major milestones, or advertising weekly live entertainment.
Can I get Adobe Express for free? If so, what’s included?
Yes, we have a free plan available for anyone. Enjoy everything you need to stand out, including thousands of templates, hundreds of Adobe Stock images, photo editing and effects, and much more. Visit our plans and pricing for details.

Frequently asked questions.

Is it free to make a short video?
Adobe Express is free for everyone of all skill levels to start creating any kind of video. Whether you’re an experienced video editor or a beginner, our easy-to-use online editor can help you quickly and easily make visual content just the way you like it. Make as many short videos as you’d like and go back anytime to make updates to your work.
Is the short video maker for desktop only?
Yes, the Adobe Express short video maker is for desktop only.
How do I add music to my short video?
Once you've chosen your favorite template, head over to the left side of the online editor and click on Media. Next, select the Audio tab. Click on Upload from device to add your own music from your computer, or explore our extensive collection of royalty-free Adobe Stock soundtracks to enliven your short video.
Can I share a short video on Adobe Express?
Definitely. Adobe Express isn't just amazing for crafting and sharing short videos. With a built-in Content Scheduler that lets you plan out as many posts as you want each month. This tool makes video management a breeze and boosts your online presence—ideal for small business owners promoting specials, anyone celebrating major milestones, or advertising weekly live entertainment.
Can I get Adobe Express for free? If so, what’s included?
Yes, we have a free plan available for anyone. Enjoy everything you need to stand out, including thousands of templates, hundreds of Adobe Stock images, photo editing and effects, and much more. Visit our plans and pricing for details.