Best for Shorts, Reels, and TikTok. Uses center crop.
Experimental. Use only if your original video has no burned-in subtitles.
Free: 1 video · up to 10 min · 3 clips · 1 regenerate.
MP4 up to 500 MB
No signup required · Files deleted after 24 h
Processing your video…
This may take a minute for longer videos.
Recommended settings
Vertical 9:16 is required — Reels display at 1080×1920 in the Instagram feed
20–40 seconds is the effective range for most coaching and expert Reels content
Enable Viral subtitles — Reels are frequently watched without sound
Strong hooks in the first 2 seconds improve Reels retention significantly
Coaching tips, strong opinions, and expert answers tend to perform well as Reels
What you get
Works with any MP4 — coaching calls, interviews, talks, tutorials, vlogs
AI finds the most engaging, hook-worthy moments from the spoken content
Vertical 9:16 export matches the Instagram Reels format exactly (1080×1920)
Cut 3 Reels-ready clips per video — free, no account needed
Add viral-style subtitles for viewers watching without sound
What it’s used for
Coach sharing actionable tips from recorded sessions for Instagram audience growth
Creator turning long-form content into a series of weekly Reels
Expert clipping strong opinion moments from recorded talks for personal brand content
Brand repurposing recorded customer education content for social reach
Consultant building a visible professional presence through expert insight Reels
How it works
1
Upload your video recording
Upload any MP4 with clear spoken content — coaching sessions, recorded talks, interviews, lessons. Up to 10 minutes and 500 MB. No account required.
2
AI finds hook-first, engaging moments
Whisper transcribes the video. GPT identifies the moments most likely to hold attention on Reels — self-contained ideas that open with something specific rather than warm-up or context-setting.
3
Export in Reels format with captions
Select Vertical 9:16 and Viral subtitles before generating. Clips are center-cropped to 1080×1920 with large captions burned directly into the video file.
4
Post directly to Instagram Reels
Download clips and upload to Instagram as Reels. No re-editing required — the format, captions, and timing are already matched to the Reels feed.
Instagram Reels rewards content that hooks viewers immediately and delivers complete value in a short window. A coaching tip that opens with the insight, an expert answer that leads with the takeaway, a personal story that starts at the most interesting moment — these structures perform well because they don't require the viewer to wait for the good part.
AI Clip Maker selects moments from your recordings that have this structure naturally — places where the spoken content is direct, specific, and self-contained. It skips the warm-up, the introductions, and the transitions that make raw recordings unsuitable for Reels. What it returns are the sections where someone said something worth watching independently.
Subtitles are not optional for Reels. Instagram data consistently shows that a large share of Reels are watched without audio — in public, in meetings, or simply with the phone on silent. Viral-style subtitles burned into the clip ensure the message reaches viewers in all viewing contexts. AI Clip Maker includes this option directly in the export settings.
Frequently asked questions
Does this download from Instagram?
No — you upload your own MP4 recordings. This tool clips from videos you already own, not from third-party platforms.
What aspect ratio does Instagram Reels use?
Instagram Reels uses vertical 9:16 (1080×1920). Select the Vertical 9:16 export option before generating your clips. The output is center-cropped to this format.
What types of videos make the best Reels?
Short, self-contained ideas that hook in the first 2–3 seconds work best. Coaching tips, expert answers, strong opinions, and personal stories with a clear setup tend to perform well.
Can I add captions to my Reels clips?
Yes — the viral subtitle style burns large, high-contrast captions directly into the clip file. This is important for Reels, where a large share of viewers watch without sound.
How long should Reels be?
20–40 seconds is effective for most educational and coaching Reels. Reels up to 90 seconds are supported, but shorter clips with a strong hook tend to perform better for new audiences.