Overview
ClypAI transforms your long-form videos into high-performing short-form clips using AI-powered automation. This guide walks you through the entire clip creation workflow, from uploading your source video to exporting platform-optimized clips.Before You Start
Ensure you have:
- An active ClypAI account with available usage credits
- A project created in your workspace
- Your source video ready (supports MP4, MOV, AVI formats)
- Platform connections configured (optional, for direct publishing)
Upload Your Source Video
Navigate to Create
From your dashboard sidebar, click Create or navigate to
/create to access the clip creation interface.Upload Your Video
Click the upload area or drag and drop your long-form video file. ClypAI supports:
- MP4, MOV, AVI, and other common video formats
- Videos up to 4 hours in length
- Resolution from 720p to 4K
Select Your Project
Choose which project this clip should belong to, or create a new project. Projects help organize your content and track performance metrics.
AI Processing Workflow
Once uploaded, ClypAI’s AI workers automatically process your video through multiple stages:1. Content Analysis
The AI analyzes your entire video to:- Transcribe all spoken content with high accuracy
- Identify emotional peaks and engagement moments
- Detect topic changes and segment boundaries
- Recognize visual highlights and action sequences
2. Hook Identification
Our AI identifies the most compelling moments:- Truth bombs: Powerful statements or insights
- Emotional peaks: Laughter, surprise, or intense reactions
- Viral potential: Moments with high engagement likelihood
- Story arcs: Complete narratives within the clip duration
3. Smart Reframing
ClypAI automatically:- Converts horizontal footage to vertical format (9:16)
- Tracks speakers and keeps them centered in frame
- Adjusts framing for multi-person conversations
- Maintains visual quality during transformation
4. Subtitle Generation
Perfect, engaging captions are added:- Word-level timing synchronization
- Dynamic text animations and emphasis
- Platform-optimized styling
- Multiple language support
Monitor Processing Status
You can track your video processing in real-time:View Progress
Each worker shows:
- Current processing stage
- Estimated time remaining
- Preview thumbnails (when available)
Processing time varies based on video length and selected options. Typical processing:
- 30-minute video: 5-10 minutes
- 1-hour video: 10-20 minutes
- 2+ hour video: 20-40 minutes
Review and Edit Clips
Once processing completes, review your AI-generated clips:Preview Interface
For each generated clip:- Video preview: Play the clip with platform-specific aspect ratio
- Transcript view: Review auto-generated captions
- Engagement score: AI-predicted viral potential (0-100)
- Hook analysis: Why this moment was selected
Fine-Tune Your Clips
- Trim & Adjust
- Edit Subtitles
- Apply Branding
- Platform Optimization
Refine the clip timing:
- Adjust start and end points with precision scrubbing
- Extend clips to capture full context
- Split clips into multiple segments
Export and Publish
Select Clips to Export
Choose which clips you want to export or publish. You can select multiple clips for batch operations.
Choose Export Options
- Download
- Direct Publish
Download clips directly to your device:
- Select video quality (720p, 1080p, 4K)
- Choose format (MP4 recommended)
- Enable batch download for multiple clips
Best Practices
Optimize Source Video Quality
Optimize Source Video Quality
- Use high-resolution source videos (1080p minimum)
- Ensure clear audio with minimal background noise
- Use external microphones for podcasts and interviews
- Proper lighting improves face tracking and reframing
Leverage AI Suggestions
Leverage AI Suggestions
- Trust the AI’s hook identification for initial clips
- Review engagement scores to prioritize top performers
- Experiment with different clip lengths for A/B testing
- Use AI-suggested hashtags and captions as starting points
Maintain Consistent Branding
Maintain Consistent Branding
- Create Brand Kits for different content types
- Apply consistent subtitle styling across clips
- Use logo placement strategically (avoid covering faces)
- Match color schemes to platform preferences
Batch Process for Efficiency
Batch Process for Efficiency
- Upload multiple videos in a single session
- Process similar content with consistent settings
- Use templates to speed up editing workflow
- Schedule clips in advance during processing
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Poor subtitle accuracy- Ensure clear audio without heavy background music
- Use videos with distinct speaker voices
- Manually edit transcripts for technical terms
- Review AI tracking and adjust manually if needed
- Use horizontal source videos with centered subjects
- Adjust safety margins in export settings
- Check Workers dashboard for queue position
- Consider upgrading to Pro for priority processing
- Process during off-peak hours for faster results
Advanced Features
Custom AI Prompts
Multi-Language Support
ClypAI supports:- Automatic language detection
- Subtitle translation to 40+ languages
- Multi-language content in single video
- Language-specific subtitle styling
Batch Processing API
Developers can automate clip creation:- Upload videos programmatically
- Define processing parameters via API
- Receive webhooks on completion
- Integrate with existing content workflows
Next Steps
Managing Projects
Organize clips into projects and track performance
Platform Optimization
Learn platform-specific best practices
Team Collaboration
Work with your team on clip creation
Brand Kits
Create consistent branding across all clips