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Which AI agent for making short clips from long videos?

Short answer: OpusClip or Descript. OpusClip is our first pick: fastest automatic clips.

Here are the AI tools and agents we’d look at first if you want to turn long videos into short clips, with a simple setup recipe. This recipe is based on vendor documentation and common practice; hands-on testing is in progress.

Our picks

OpusClip
Fastest automatic clips
Free: $0/mo · Starter: $15/mo
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Descript
Most control over edits
Free: $0 · Hobbyist: $16/mo annual ($24 monthly)
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How to set it up

  1. Upload a webinar, podcast or talk.
  2. Let the tool suggest clips, then pick the best.
  3. Fix captions and add a hook in the first seconds.
  4. Post consistently on Shorts, Reels and TikTok.

Watch out for

Only clip content you own or have permission to use.

Last reviewed Nov 2026. Pricing comes from each vendor's official page; confirm before you buy.

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