YouTube · Shorts · 9:16

How to extract clips for YouTube

To extract clips for YouTube, LocalClip scans a video, picks the highlights and exports vertical Shorts with subtitles.

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 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 Shorts.With burned-in subtitles and AI-generated title/description/hashtags.
Review, copy the text and post to YouTube.Clips come out in 9:16, ready for YouTube.

Tips for YouTube

A curiosity title + a strong opening frame decide the click on Shorts.
Shorts can funnel traffic to your long video: mention there's more.
Burned-in subtitles help since many watch without sound.

FAQ

Can I make Shorts for YouTube 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 YouTube?

No. All processing happens on your Mac; your video never leaves your computer.

Do the clips come out in the right format for YouTube?

Yes, they're vertical 9:16 with subtitles, ideal for YouTube.

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