How to convert long videos to short videos with AI.
1. Upload.
Upload a video from your device or import an existing Adobe Express video project. Watch it turn into automatically generated clips that capture the most engaging moments of your video.
2. Create.
Apply AI-generated subtitles and customize your clip even further by adding branding, animation, and more. Finish off your social video by adding one of our royalty-free soundtracks or trending sounds from TikTok’s Commercial Music Library via the TikTok Symphony Assistant add-on directly in Adobe Express.
3. Publish.
Preview how your content will appear before you publish your content. Publish your short form videos to Instagram Reels, TikTok and other social channels to ensure your messages land when your audience is most active, maximizing engagement and impact.
Frequently asked questions.
What are the benefits of turning long videos into short video clips?
Long videos typically do not generate as much engagement on social media platforms compared with short-form video. By automatically turning long videos into short videos, you can significantly speed up the creation process and maximize the promotional opportunities of your long video on social media.
Additionally, social platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube favor short-form video content. If you are looking to grow your presence on social media platforms, creating short-form video is an important part of your content mix.
Additionally, social platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube favor short-form video content. If you are looking to grow your presence on social media platforms, creating short-form video is an important part of your content mix.
How does the Adobe Express Clip Maker work?
Our Clip Maker uses AI to pick out the best moments from your long videos and turns them into short, shareable clips. It adds dynamic subtitles and adjusts the orientation to make your clips suitable to post on Instagram Reels, TikTok or YouTube Shorts. Plus, you can customize your videos after they’ve been shorted into clips. Once your long videos have been cut into shorter clips, you can easily customize it within the full Adobe Express editor. Add text overlays, graphics, filters, animation, and so much more if you’d like.
What types of videos work best?
The Clip Maker shines with videos that feature a lot of talking. It uses the spoken words to pick out the best parts. The Clip Maker works well for a variety of content types, including video podcasts, educational videos, commentary, product reviews, and motivational speeches.
What languages and devices are supported?
The Clip Maker currently supports English only and is currently available for desktop only.
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.