{"id":1716,"date":"2023-09-08T06:14:49","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T10:14:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vizard.ai\/blog\/?p=1716"},"modified":"2024-07-25T01:07:57","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T05:07:57","slug":"how-to-make-video-a-youtube-short","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vizard.ai\/blog\/how-to-make-video-a-youtube-short","title":{"rendered":"How to Create Shorts From YouTube Videos (New Updates)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With TikTok now grabbing so much attention from GenZ and beyond, YouTube is also hopping on the short-form video trends with YouTube Shorts. These 15-60 vertical second videos are designed to captivate audience attention in an even shorter time span. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are already creating regular YouTube content, but wonder how you can join the trends, there is good news for you: you do not need brand new videos or footage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this guide, we\u2019ll tell you everything you need to know about creating Shorts from your existing YouTube videos, or make YouTube videos short. Let\u2019s dive right in! <\/p>\n\n\n

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Why Should You Create Shorts From Your Existing Videos? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Maintain posting consistency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We get it! There are days where you can\u2019t drag yourself to film new footage. Trying to maintain posting consistency can be demanding if you are creating brand new content for every video. On those days when you can’t upload a new video, Shorts can fill the gap. They keep your channel alive and the YouTube algorithm happy because it sees regular activity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get more views, faster <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many YouTube creators (especially novice creators) have reported that it is a lot easier to drive views for YouTube Shorts. Posting Shorts can be a great way to <\/strong>boost visibility and reach a wider audience. Even better, you can position Shorts as teasers for your long form video. By linking to your full-length videos in your Shorts, you can intrigue viewers and direct them to the main video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A testing ground <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Unsure about a new video idea? Try it out in short form! Shorts offer a low-commitment way to test the waters and gauge audience reaction. If you see your ideas take off in Shorts, you can then dedicate more time to shoot a longer form video in great depth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And it\u2019s easy to create! <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Let’s be real: creating a full-length video can be taxing. With Shorts, you have a simpler, quicker medium to work with. It can be a breeze to edit and upload, especially when you’re repurposing content from your existing videos. With the right tool, it\u2019ll only take you a few minutes to create multiple Shorts<\/a> from your existing long form videos. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Create Shorts From Your Existing Videos (Step-by-Step Guide)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you are ready to turn your existing videos into YouTube Shorts, let\u2019s look at how you can do this step-by-step with the YouTube App. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Go to Your Library<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First, open up the YouTube app on your mobile and navigate to the Library<\/strong> tab. Note that you can only edit a video on your on channel into Shorts so make sure you’re logged in. Choose any long form video longer than 2 minutes to see the Edit into Short<\/strong> option. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Start creating Shorts <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you tap on the video you\u2019ve chosen, there\u2019s a handy little button labeled “Remix”<\/strong> right beneath the video title and choose ‘Edit into a Short’.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Step 3: Trim <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Now, you\u2019ll be on the Shorts creation page where you can select a portion of your long-form video to turn into a Short. To adjust the duration, you can use the slider at the bottom of the screen to change the start and end of your clip. As you do so, keep an eye out for the red bar on top of your screen. That\u2019s your 60s timer to make sure that your clips do not go over 60 seconds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you select your clip, if it\u2019s under 60 seconds, you\u2019ll have the option to add in additional media or clips to this short. Tap on your media library<\/strong> icon at the bottom-left and select any video you’d like to merge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 4: Edit it your way <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can then edit your Shorts similar to how you edit any YouTube Shorts. We wrote an entire guide on editing tips for YouTube Shorts<\/a> for you to learn all the ins and outs of creating YouTube Shorts! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 5: Get it ready for publishing <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once you’ve prettied up your Short, tap ‘Next’.<\/strong> Type in a catchy title that grabs attention. Make sure you stay within 100 characters to meet YouTube\u2019s platform requirement. Once you are done, tap the ‘Upload Short’<\/strong> button to publish. Voila! Your Short is out for the world to see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your published YouTube Shorts will also include a link back to your original YouTube video. Viewers can navigate back to your original long form video. You can convert these views into loyal viewers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can You Create YouTube Clips From PC (with Vizard)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Trying to select the right clips and make your videos pop isn\u2019t the easiest thing to do on your phone, which is why we also recommend using an online video generator like Vizard for you to easily edit clips from your browser. While there are a ton of AI-powered short video creation tools out there, today we\u2019ll walk you through how you can get 10+ YouTube Shorts from your long-form video with Vizard. Spoiler alert: the entire process is done automatically and will only take a few minutes. Here is how: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Upload and transcribe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Upload your video onto Vizard and select the language being spoken in the video for it to be properly transcribed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Get AI clips or clip manually<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After your videos finish processing, you can click \u201cGet AI clips\u201d<\/strong> for Vizard to automatically generate fully edited clips for you. The whole process will take a few minutes so sit back as Vizard works its magic! Note that Vizard works best with videos over 15 minutes so make sure you upload videos with the right durations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you prefer to edit clips yourself, you can do that in Vizard\u2019s video editor interface too! Once you go into the editor, you\u2019ll see your video transcription. Select a portion of the transcription that you wish to turn into clips of, right click and select \u201cCreate clips<\/strong>\u201d.   <\/p>\n\n\n

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Step 3: Edit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With Vizard, you can: <\/p>\n\n\n\n