Pinterest · video Pins · 9:16
How to create clips from a long video for Pinterest
To create clips for Pinterest, drop a long video into LocalClip and your Mac produces several vertical video Pins (9:16, up to 60s) with subtitles, a title and hashtags ready — nothing uploaded.
Step by step
- Download LocalClip (free) and open it on your Mac.It's a local app; no account and no uploads needed.
- Drag a long video into the window.It's read from your Mac, never copied or sent to the cloud.
- LocalClip transcribes, picks the best moments and cuts vertical video Pins.With burned-in subtitles and AI-generated title/description/hashtags.
- Review, copy the text and post to Pinterest.Clips come out in 9:16, ready for Pinterest.
Tips for Pinterest
- Pinterest is a search engine: put on-screen text with the topic keyword.
- Content is evergreen: it keeps bringing traffic months later.
- Subtitles + a descriptive title help it get discovered via search.
FAQ
Can I make video Pins for Pinterest for free?
Yes. LocalClip is free (clips carry a small watermark); a one-time US$49 removes it. It runs 100% on your Mac.
Are my videos uploaded to the cloud for Pinterest?
No. All processing happens on your Mac; your video never leaves your computer.
Do the clips come out in the right format for Pinterest?
Yes, they're vertical 9:16 with subtitles, ideal for Pinterest.