> long_video.mp4 → shorts/*.mp4

Forge viral
shorts in seconds

Paste a YouTube link. Shortsmith scans it for the best 60-second moments, frames them 9:16, burns in captions and writes your post.

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// how it works

One link in. A stack of shorts out.

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// modules loaded

Everything a clip needs. Nothing it doesn't.

HEATMAP_SCAN ● online
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Finds the good parts

Ranks every minute by what viewers rewatch, how fast people talk, and opening hooks.

FRAME_9x16 ● online
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Four layouts

Blurred background, crop, fit, or split-screen — board on top, facecam below.

CAPTION_ENGINE ● online
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Word-pop captions

Burned-in captions with presets, fonts, colours, karaoke and pop effects.

POST_WRITER ● online
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Writes the post

A hook line, emojis and hashtags for every clip. Reroll until it slaps.

NEXT_MINUTE ● online
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Keep it going

One tap continues a clip into the next minute — perfect for part 1, part 2…

PHONE_SYNC ● online
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Straight to your phone

Scan a QR code and save full-quality MP4s — no 20 MB upload limits.

// pricing

Start free. Go unlimited.

Free

$0
  • 1 minute of clips per day
  • All layouts & caption styles
  • Post captions + hashtags
  • Send clips to your phone
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Pro ⚡

$4.99 /month
  • Unlimited exports — no daily cap
  • Clips up to 3 minutes long
  • Everything unlocked
  • Cancel anytime
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Your next viral clip is already in a video.

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