Pixtale EditsTurn a Long Video into Short Videos with AI
Have a 40-minute podcast, a two-hour stream or a recorded class? Pixtale Edits converts a long video into short, vertical videos: AI finds the moments worth posting, reframes them to 9:16 and lets you finish each clip with captions, music and your logo.
Long video to short video in 4 steps
- Open your long video. Add an MP4, MOV or WEBM file from your computer. It opens in your browser; there is no upload to wait for.
- Let AI find the short videos inside it. Pixtale Edits scans the whole recording and lists the strongest moments, each with a title and a reason. Search for a moment you remember to jump straight to it.
- Convert to vertical. Choose a 9:16 layout. For interviews and podcasts, split and trio layouts keep two or three speakers in frame, and you can change the framing for each part.
- Finish and export. Trim on the timeline, add auto captions, music, sound effects and your logo, then export each short clip.
Convert your first long video
Use the full editor free on videos up to 15 minutes, with a watermarked preview. No credit card needed.
Start freeHow the AI chooses what to keep
A good short video needs a clear start, one idea and energy. Pixtale Edits measures the energy of the audio across the full video to find lively stretches, then AI reviews the picture to choose, name and rank the best clips. You stay in charge: every suggestion opens on a timeline where you can move the start and end, cut out pauses and add parts back.
Sizes for Shorts, Reels and TikTok
| Platform | Aspect ratio | Good clip length |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube Shorts | 9:16 vertical | 15 to 60 seconds |
| Instagram Reels | 9:16 vertical | 15 to 60 seconds |
| TikTok | 9:16 vertical | 15 to 60 seconds |
| Instagram feed, LinkedIn | 4:5 or 1:1 | 30 to 90 seconds |
One edit can be exported in more than one format, so the same clip works across platforms. See the full aspect ratio guide.
Tips for better short clips
- Start on the hook. Cut the warm-up so the first second already says something interesting.
- Keep one idea per clip. If a moment covers two topics, make two clips.
- Add captions. Many people watch short videos with the sound off. How to add captions.
- Keep faces in frame. When converting horizontal video to vertical, reframe each part so the speaker stays centred.
- Post regularly. One long episode can give you a week of short videos.
Video length and plans
Free: videos up to 15 minutes and 60 minutes of video a month, with a watermarked preview. Creator ($12/month): export without a watermark, videos up to 1 hour, 300 minutes a month. Pro ($24/month): videos up to 3 hours, 900 minutes a month. Studio ($59/month): videos up to 4 hours, 3,000 minutes a month and 3 team seats. Each long video counts once, and the number of short clips you cut from it is unlimited. Compare plans.
FAQ
How do I turn a long video into short videos?
Open the long video in Pixtale Edits. AI finds and ranks the best moments, you pick a vertical layout, add captions and music, and export each short clip. It all happens in your browser.
Can I convert a YouTube video into YouTube Shorts?
Yes, if you have the video file. Open your own MP4, MOV or WEBM recording, and Pixtale Edits turns the best parts into 9:16 clips sized for Shorts, Reels and TikTok. It does not download videos from YouTube.
Is the long to short video converter free?
You can use every tool free on videos up to 15 minutes, with a watermarked preview. Exporting clips without a watermark starts with the Creator plan at $12 a month.
How long can the original video be?
Up to 15 minutes on the free plan, 1 hour on Creator, 3 hours on Pro and 4 hours on Studio.
How long should each short clip be?
Most short clips work best between 15 and 60 seconds. You can set the length of every clip yourself on the timeline.
Does the AI work for videos that are not in English?
Moment finding is based on the audio and the picture, so it works in any language. Auto captions support many languages, and you can edit any line.
Is my video uploaded?
No. Your video is opened and edited inside your browser, and exports are made on your own device. For auto captions, only the audio is sent to an AI speech-to-text service.