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Best AI tools for turning long videos into short clips

Ranked by how central this job is to each tool, how complete and checked its listing is, and what members upvote, save and review.

Tools
10
Free options
8
Updated
Nov 4
  1. 1
    OpusClipVerified Nov 4, 2026

    Turns long videos into short, captioned clips for creators and social teams.

    Free tier · from $15/moWeb, API
  2. 2
    DescriptVerified Nov 3, 2026

    AI video and podcast editor that lets you cut footage by editing a transcript.

    Free tier · from $16/moWeb, Mac, Windows
  3. 3
    CapCutVerified Nov 3, 2026

    Online AI-assisted editor for making videos, photos, and social graphics, aimed at creators and small teams.

    Free tierWeb
  4. 4
    CaptionsVerified Nov 4, 2026

    AI video editor that turns raw footage into captioned, styled videos for creators and marketing teams.

    Free tier · from $24.99/moWeb, iOS, Android
  5. 5
    RiversideVerified Nov 4, 2026

    Browser-based recording and AI editing for podcasts, webinars, and video teams.

    Free tier · from $24/moWeb
  6. 6
    VeoVerified Nov 4, 2026

    DeepMind's video model that turns text prompts into clips with native sound, aimed at filmmakers and storytellers.

    Free tierWeb, API
  7. 7
    invideoVerified Nov 4, 2026

    AI video editor for creatives and teams that applies plain-language edit directions on a multitrack timeline.

    Paid · from $20/moWeb
  8. 8
    VEEDVerified Nov 4, 2026

    AI video creation and editing for teams that need social-ready clips, subtitles, and branded video.

    Free tierWeb, API
  9. 9
    PictoryVerified Nov 4, 2026

    Turns scripts, articles, URLs, slides, or audio into finished videos for marketers, trainers, and creators.

    Free trial · from $25/moWeb, API
  10. 10
    FlikiVerified Nov 4, 2026

    Turns scripts, blog posts, and prompts into narrated videos with AI voices for creators and teams.

    Free tier · from $28/moWeb

Common questions

What is the best AI tool for turning long videos into short clips?
On AIToolMaps, OpusClip ranks first for turning long videos into short clips, followed by Descript and CapCut. The ranking weighs how central the job is to each tool, how complete and checked its listing is, and what members upvote, save and review.
Is there a free AI tool for turning long videos into short clips?
Yes. 8 of the 10 tools listed for turning long videos into short clips have a free plan or are free to use, including OpusClip, Descript and CapCut.
Which AI tools for turning long videos into short clips have an API?
6 of them offer an API for developers, including OpusClip, Riverside and Veo.
Can I do turning long videos into short clips on my phone?
Yes. 1 of the tools have an iPhone or Android app, including Captions.