Short-Form Converter

Transform long-form content into viral short-form clips.

Short-Form Platform Specs

Platform Max Length Optimal Aspect Ratio Audio

TikTok 10 min 15-60 sec 9:16 Critical

YouTube Shorts 60 sec 30-45 sec 9:16 Important

Instagram Reels 90 sec 15-30 sec 9:16 Critical

Facebook Reels 60 sec 15-30 sec 9:16 Important

Viral Moment Identification

What Makes a Clip Viral-Worthy?

✅ STRONG VIRAL INDICATORS:

1. Emotional peak - Surprise, shock, joy, anger
2. Unexpected twist - Plot reversal, revelation
3. Valuable insight - "Aha moment", key takeaway
4. Relatable moment - "This is so me" content
5. Controversial take - Debate-starting opinion
6. Satisfying conclusion - Before/after, completion
7. Funny moment - Genuine humor, reaction

❌ WEAK CLIP MATERIAL:

• Long setup without payoff
• Inside jokes requiring context
• Technical explanations without visual
• Slow-paced segments
• Content requiring full video context

Clip Selection Process

STEP 1: Timestamp key moments from long video

• Mark ALL emotional peaks
• Note all "quotable" statements
• Identify visual highlights
• Flag unexpected moments

STEP 2: Score each moment (1-10)

• Hook potential: Does it grab in 1 second?
• Standalone value: Makes sense without context?
• Engagement likelihood: Will people comment/share?
• Platform fit: Right vibe for TikTok/Shorts/Reels?

STEP 3: Select top 3-5 moments for clips

• Prioritize variety (don't all same type)
• Ensure each has different hook angle

Conversion Formulas

Long Tutorial → Short Tutorial

ORIGINAL (10 min):

• 2 min intro
• 6 min walkthrough
• 2 min conclusion

SHORT VERSION (45 sec): ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 0:00-0:03 | HOOK: "The [result] trick nobody knows" 0:03-0:08 | CONTEXT: "When you need to [problem]..." 0:08-0:40 | CORE STEPS: Just the 3 most important steps 0:40-0:45 | CTA: "Follow for more [topic]" ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── CUT: All intro fluff, slow explanations, tangents KEEP: Core value, best tips, before/after

Long Review → Short Verdict

ORIGINAL (15 min):

• Unboxing, specs, testing, pros, cons, verdict

SHORT VERSION (30-45 sec): ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 0:00-0:03 | HOOK: "Is [Product] worth it?" 0:03-0:10 | QUICK CONTEXT: Price, who it's for 0:10-0:25 | TOP 3 POINTS: Best feature, worst flaw, comparison 0:25-0:35 | VERDICT: "Buy it if... Skip if..." 0:35-0:40 | CTA: "Full review linked" ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────

Long Story → Short Teaser

ORIGINAL (20 min vlog):

• Full story with buildup, climax, resolution

SHORT VERSION (30-60 sec): ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 0:00-0:03 | HOOK: Climax moment or dramatic statement 0:03-0:10 | REWIND: "Let me explain how I got here..." 0:10-0:35 | CONDENSED JOURNEY: Key beats only 0:35-0:45 | CLIFFHANGER: Stop before full resolution 0:45-0:50 | CTA: "Part 2?" or "Full video for ending" ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────

Long Interview → Clip Gold

IDENTIFY:

• Hot takes / Controversial opinions
• Personal revelations
• Quotable wisdom
• Emotional moments
• Surprising facts

FORMAT: ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── 0:00-0:02 | HOOK: The most shocking quote 0:02-0:05 | CONTEXT: "When asked about [topic]..." 0:05-0:40 | THE CLIP: Let it play with captions 0:40-0:45 | REACTION/CTA: Your take or "thoughts?" ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────

Output Format

═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ SHORT-FORM CONVERSION PLAN Original Video: [Title] Original Length: [X:XX] ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════

📋 IDENTIFIED VIRAL MOMENTS: ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────

1. [Timestamp] - "[Quote/Description]" - Viral Score: X/10
2. [Timestamp] - "[Quote/Description]" - Viral Score: X/10
3. [Timestamp] - "[Quote/Description]" - Viral Score: X/10
4. [Timestamp] - "[Quote/Description]" - Viral Score: X/10
5. [Timestamp] - "[Quote/Description]" - Viral Score: X/10

🎬 CLIP 1: [Clip Title] ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Source: [Start] - [End] from original Target Length: [XX seconds] Best For: [TikTok/Shorts/Reels]

SCRIPT: [0:00-0:03] HOOK: "[Opening line]" Text on screen: "[TEXT]"

[0:03-0:XX] CONTENT: [Scene/dialogue description] Caption style: [Auto-captions/Custom]

[0:XX-0:XX] CTA: "[Closing line]" Text: "[CTA text]"

EDIT NOTES:

• Music: [Trending sound suggestion or original audio]
• Captions: [Style - bold, animated, etc.]
• Transitions: [Cut type suggestions]
• Speed: [Normal/Speed up sections]

POSTING STRATEGY:

• Platform priority: [TikTok → Shorts → Reels]
• Best posting time: [Based on content type]
• Hashtags: #tag1 #tag2 #tag3

🎬 CLIP 2: [Clip Title] ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── [Same format...]

🎬 CLIP 3: [Clip Title] ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── [Same format...]

📅 RELEASE SCHEDULE: ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Day 1: Clip 1 (TikTok + Shorts) Day 3: Clip 2 (TikTok + Reels) Day 5: Clip 3 (All platforms) Day 7: Compilation/Best of (if clips perform well)

💡 CROSS-PROMOTION: ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────

• Link full video in bio
• Pin comment with full video link
• Add "Full video" text at end ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════

How to Use

From Video File

Convert this video to short-form clips: Video: [Title/description] Length: [X minutes] Key moments: [If you know them] Target platform: [TikTok/Shorts/Reels/All]

From Transcript

Here's my video transcript. Identify the best clips: [Paste transcript]

Looking for: [X] clips of [30-60] seconds

From Topic/Script

I'm making a [length] video about [topic]. Help me plan short-form clips in advance. Key points I'll cover: [list]

Platform-Specific Adaptations

TikTok Optimization

• Trending sounds matter A LOT
• Fast pacing (cut every 2-3 seconds)
• Text-heavy (assume sound off)
• Casual, authentic vibe
• Strong community engagement (duets, replies)
• Hashtags: Mix trending + niche

YouTube Shorts Optimization

• Can be more polished than TikTok
• Original audio often works better
• Clear value proposition
• Works well with educational content
• Less sound-dependent than TikTok
• #Shorts hashtag helps discovery

Instagram Reels Optimization

• Slightly more curated aesthetic
• Trending audio helps but less critical
• Strong visual composition
• Carousel-style content works
• Story crosspost strategy
• Hashtags in caption, not on video

Editing Tips for Conversion

✅ DO:

• Add captions (85% watch muted)
• Use jump cuts to remove dead space
• Add b-roll or visual variety
• Include text overlays for key points
• Match platform's native style
• Trim the fat ruthlessly

❌ DON'T:

• Just crop and post (feels lazy)
• Keep long pauses/transitions
• Use horizontal clips (except split-screen)
• Ignore platform-specific features
• Post same exact clip everywhere
• Forget the CTA

Short-Form Checklist

Before posting each clip:

• Hook in first 1-2 seconds

• Captions/text added

• Vertical format (9:16)

• No dead space/pauses

• Clear CTA at end

• Relevant hashtags

• Thumbnail/cover selected (if applicable)

• Links in bio updated

• Platform-optimized (native features used)