Copy any YouTube video URL — your own upload or a public video you have rights to clip — and paste it into Klap. No download required. Klap's converter pulls the video directly from YouTube and starts processing immediately.
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YouTube to Shorts Converter — Turn Any YouTube Video into 30+ Shorts
Paste a YouTube URL and Klap's free AI generates 30+ vertical Shorts in 30 seconds. Each one captioned, ranked by Virality Score, and ready to publish back to your YouTube channel. Watermark-free and Shorts Fund eligible.
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How to convert YouTube to Shorts in 3 steps
The AI scans the full YouTube video for hooks, key moments, and viral-ready segments. In about 30 seconds, you get 30+ ranked Shorts — each one sized for 9:16 vertical with captions baked in. Virality Score from 0-100 on every clip so you know which to post first.
Connect your YouTube channel and publish Shorts directly from Klap. Schedule a month of Shorts ahead from the calendar — turn one long YouTube video into a sustained Shorts posting cadence that feeds the algorithm.
From YouTube long-form to YouTube Shorts in one paste
Stop downloading and re-uploading. Klap's YouTube to Shorts converter pulls your video straight from YouTube via URL — no save-to-disk step, no transfer time. Paste a link, get 30+ Shorts back. The same workflow works for any public YouTube video, your own or someone else's that you have rights to clip. Need to clip a specific moment instead? Use the YouTube clip maker.
Create 30+ Shorts from one YouTube video
More Shorts means more impressions, more subscribers, and more chances at the YouTube Shorts Fund. Klap converts one long YouTube video into 30+ short clips — enough to feed your Shorts shelf daily for an entire month. Each Short ranked by Virality Score so you post the strongest ones first. The Shorts-tuned editor lives in the AI Shorts maker.
Built to help your channel grow
Klap's Shorts are optimized for YouTube's vertical feed: 9:16 aspect ratio, big readable captions tuned for muted viewing, and pacing matched to the swipe-up audience. Channels that post 1-3 Shorts per week consistently see faster subscriber growth and more views on their long-form videos as new viewers explore the channel. No watermarks — every Short is Shorts Fund eligible. See Klap pricing for larger plans.
Convert YouTube videos to Shorts for free
Try the free YouTube to Shorts converter with no credit card, no signup wall, and no watermarks. The free plan includes 1 video free with no credit card — convert a YouTube video at zero cost. Upgrade only when you want larger video lengths or higher monthly volume.
Who converts YouTube to Shorts with Klap
Klap's YouTube to Shorts converter is used by every kind of YouTube creator. Pick the persona closest to you.
YouTubers
Podcasters
Promote podcast episodes via YouTube Shorts
Your podcast YouTube channel needs Shorts to reach new audiences. Klap converts your full episodes into 20+ promo Shorts each — the most quotable, debatable, and emotional moments — every time you upload a new episode. Dedicated flow: podcast clip maker.
Why Klap is the best YouTube to Shorts converter
Direct YouTube URL input
Paste any YouTube link. No download, no re-upload, no transfer.
30+ Shorts in 30 seconds
More Shorts per video than any other converter. Feed your Shorts shelf for a month.
Virality Score per Short
Each Short scored 0-100 on hook strength and algorithm-friendly signals.
Publish back to YouTube
Connect your channel and publish Shorts directly from Klap. No manual upload step.
No watermarks
Shorts Fund eligible. Clean output on every plan, including free.
Captions in 52 languages
98% accurate captions with animated highlights, tuned for muted Shorts viewing.
Built-in scheduler
Schedule weeks of Shorts ahead from the calendar. Consistent posting on autopilot.
1 video free
Try Klap free with no credit card. Paid plans from $14/mo.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert a YouTube video to Shorts?
Copy any YouTube URL and paste it into Klap's free YouTube to Shorts converter. The AI pulls the video directly from YouTube, scans the full content, and generates 30+ Shorts in about 30 seconds — each one sized for 9:16 vertical with captions baked in and a Virality Score from 0-100. Publish back to YouTube Shorts directly from Klap or download to upload manually.
How do I make Shorts from YouTube videos?
Three steps: (1) paste your YouTube URL into Klap, (2) the AI generates 30+ ranked Shorts in 30 seconds, (3) publish back to YouTube directly. No manual editing, no download-and-re-upload step, no software install. The whole flow runs in your browser.
Why use Klap instead of YouTube's built-in Shorts creation?
YouTube's built-in tool is great for filming a brand-new Short from scratch on your phone. Klap is for repurposing — you already made a 30-minute video, podcast, or webinar, and you want 10+ Shorts from it without re-editing. Klap finds the best moments, reframes them, captions them, and gives you a week of content from one upload. Different use case, different tool.
Can I create Shorts from YouTube videos for free?
Yes. Klap's YouTube to Shorts converter is free with no credit card and no signup wall. The free plan includes 1 video free with no credit card. No watermarks are added to free conversions — your Shorts are clean and ready for the YouTube Shorts Fund.
How many Shorts can I make from one YouTube video?
Klap typically generates 30+ Shorts from a 1-hour YouTube video and 20-40 from a 2-hour podcast or livestream replay. The exact number depends on how many strong moments the AI identifies — YouTube videos with lots of distinct talking points or action peaks generate more Shorts. You can adjust the target Shorts length and count before publishing. For full long-to-short conversion, see the long video to short video converter.
Will the converted Shorts qualify for the YouTube Shorts Fund?
Yes. Klap's converted Shorts are 100% your original content (extracted from your own long-form videos), watermark-free, and meet all YouTube Shorts Fund eligibility requirements. Many of the creators currently in the Shorts Fund use Klap to maintain the consistent daily posting cadence that monetization rewards.
Can I publish converted Shorts directly to YouTube?
Yes. Connect your YouTube channel once and Klap publishes Shorts directly to your account — no manual download and re-upload step. The same connector works for Instagram Reels and TikTok if you want to cross-post. Schedule weeks of Shorts ahead from the built-in calendar.
Can I convert someone else's YouTube video to Shorts?
Klap's converter can process any public YouTube URL, but you need the rights to publish the resulting Shorts. For your own YouTube videos, you have full rights. For others' videos, you need permission from the copyright holder — typically via a license, fair use exemption, or permission directly from the creator.
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Convert your first YouTube video to Shorts in 30 seconds
Free with no credit card. 3.5M+ creators use Klap to feed their YouTube Shorts shelf.
Create 1 video free. No credit card required.