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WhatsApp · Status · 9:16

How to repurpose long videos for WhatsApp

To repurpose a video for WhatsApp, LocalClip finds the best moments and generates several 9:16 clips (up to 60s) with subtitles and ready-to-post captions — on your Mac.

Step by step

  1. Download LocalClip (free) and open it on your Mac.It's a local app; no account and no uploads needed.
  2. Drag a video into the window.It's read from your Mac, never copied or sent to the cloud.
  3. LocalClip transcribes, picks the best moments and cuts vertical Status.With burned-in subtitles and AI-generated title/description/hashtags.
  4. Review, copy the text and post to WhatsApp.Clips come out in 9:16, ready for WhatsApp.

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FAQ

Can I make Status for WhatsApp 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 WhatsApp?

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

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

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

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