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Paste the YouTube URL
Start with the video link you want to break down instead of re-uploading and rebuilding everything manually.
YouTube to Shorts - Convert Long Videos to Viral Clips
Transform your YouTube videos into engaging short-form content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts automatically.
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Everything you need, built in
Powerful AI tools that handle the heavy lifting so you can focus on creating.
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AI Detection
AI Detection
AI finds the most engaging YouTube moments
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Viral Score
Viral Score
Each clip gets a viral score prediction
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Auto Captions
Auto Captions
Accurate captions in 100+ languages
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Shorts Format
Shorts Format
Automatically formatted to 9:16 vertical
How it works
Three steps from YouTube videos to Shorts
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Find the strongest short-form moments
ScaleReach scans the source for sections that hold up better in a vertical, faster, shorter viewing format.
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Export Shorts ready to post
Pick the best cutdowns, refine them if needed, and export content that is easier to ship to YouTube Shorts quickly.
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AI Video Editor
Refine structure, timing, and final polish once the first cut is ready.
FAQs for YouTube to Shorts
Everything you need to know about converting YouTube videos
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YouTube Conversion
Yes! Upload any YouTube video or paste a YouTube URL. AI will extract the best moments for short-form content.
Typically 8-15 Shorts from a 30-minute YouTube video, depending on content density and engagement.
Yes! Shorts are exported in 9:16 vertical format with captions, perfect for YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Reels.
Features
Yes! Auto-generated captions in 100+ languages with customizable styles to boost engagement.
Absolutely. Trim boundaries, edit captions, adjust styles, and customize every Short before downloading.
30-60 seconds works best for most platforms. AI finds moments in this range, but you can adjust as needed.
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