# Best AI clipping tools for creators

Source: https://ghostedit.ai/tools/ai-clipping-tools

> Tools that turn one long video, stream or podcast into short vertical clips. Compare 10+ AI clipping tools: free plans, prices and which work with Claude or ChatGPT.

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Tools that turn one long video, stream or podcast into short vertical clips.

**Short answer**

Popular AI clipping tools: Opus Clip, Vizard, Reap and 2short.ai. Opus Clip, Vizard and Reap have a free plan. Opus Clip and Reap work with Claude.

## Top picks

Verified makers first, then the names creators know best.

[1**Opus Clip**Podcasters and YouTubers cutting Shorts

Turns long videos into short vertical clips with captions and picks the most shareable moments.Works with Claude](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/opus-clip) [2**Vizard**Talking-head video repurposing

Finds highlights in long videos and cuts them into captioned short clips you can tweak in a text editor.Free plan](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/vizard) [3**Reap**Creators wanting clips plus dubbing

Clips long videos into shorts, adds captions and dubbing, and offers an MCP server for AI assistants.Works with Claude](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/reap)

## Compare AI clipping tools

Prices from each tool's own pricing page on October 31, 2026, monthly billing where offered.

| Tool | Best for | Free plan | Paid from | Claude / ChatGPT |
| [Opus Clip](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/opus-clip) | Podcasters and YouTubers cutting Shorts | Yes | $15/mo | Claude |
| [Vizard](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/vizard) | Talking-head video repurposing | Yes | $29/mo | No |
| [Reap](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/reap) | Creators wanting clips plus dubbing | Yes | $9.99/mo billed yearly | Claude |
| [2short.ai](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/2short-ai) | Cheap YouTube-to-Shorts clipping | Yes | $9.90/mo | No |
| [AI Video Cut](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/ai-video-cut) | Cheap clipping with face tracking | Yes | $10/mo billed yearly | No |
| [Bytecap](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/bytecap) | Clips plus research in one platform | Yes | $15/mo | No |
| [Choppity](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/choppity) | Quick animated-caption clips | Yes | $24/mo | No |
| [Podsqueeze](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/podsqueeze) | Podcasters making clips and show notes | Yes | $5.99/mo billed yearly | No |
| [Quso](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/quso) | Repurposing long videos for LinkedIn and Reels | Yes | $29/mo | No |
| [Spikes Studio](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/spikes-studio) | Streamers and podcasters making clips | Yes | $32.99/mo | No |
| [Flowjin](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/flowjin) | Podcasters making clips and quote cards | Trial | $9.50/mo | No |
| [Hipclip](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/hipclip) | Quick clips from long recordings | Trial | $20/mo | No |
| [Munch](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/munch) | Brands repurposing webinars and podcasts | Trial | $38/mo billed yearly | No |
| [OpenClip](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/openclip) | Repurposing long videos into shorts | Trial | $14.99/mo | No |
| [Crayo](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/crayo) | Clippers and faceless channel creators | Not stated | $29/mo | No |
| [Eklipse](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/eklipse) | Streamers turning streams into clips | Not stated | $24.99/mo | No |
| [Klap](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/klap) | YouTube videos into Shorts and Reels | Not stated | $14/mo billed yearly | No |
| [SendShort](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/sendshort) | Daily short-form posting from long videos | Not stated | $19/mo | No |

Verified makers first, then the names creators know best, then tools that work with Claude or ChatGPT.

## Every tool in one line

[**Opus Clip**opus.pro

Turns long videos into short vertical clips with captions and picks the most shareable moments.Free planFrom $15/moClaude](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/opus-clip) [**Vizard**vizard.ai

Finds highlights in long videos and cuts them into captioned short clips you can tweak in a text editor.Free planFrom $29/mo](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/vizard) [**Reap**reap.video

Clips long videos into shorts, adds captions and dubbing, and offers an MCP server for AI assistants.Free planFrom $9.99/mo billed yearlyClaude](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/reap) [**2short.ai**2short.ai

Creates short clips from YouTube videos by finding highlights and adding captions and vertical framing.Free planFrom $9.90/mo](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/2short-ai) [**AI Video Cut**aivideocut.com

Create short clips from longer videos with captions, face tracking, and several crop shapes.Free planFrom $10/mo billed yearly](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/ai-video-cut) [**Bytecap**bytecap.io

Clip long videos into shorts with captions and auto-reframing, plus research and publishing tools.Free planFrom $15/mo](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/bytecap) [**Choppity**choppity.com

Cuts long videos into short clips and adds animated captions, with a free plan to test it.Free planFrom $24/mo](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/choppity) [**Podsqueeze**podsqueeze.com

Turns podcast episodes into video clips, show notes, and social posts from the audio or video file.Free planFrom $5.99/mo billed yearly](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/podsqueeze) [**Quso**quso.ai

Cuts long videos into short clips (formerly vidyo.ai) and schedules posts to social platforms.Free planFrom $29/mo](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/quso) [**Spikes Studio**spikes.studio

Finds viral moments in long videos and cuts them into short clips with captions, reframing, and B-roll.Free planFrom $32.99/mo](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/spikes-studio) [**Flowjin**flowjin.com

Turn long audio or video into short social clips and matching quote graphics.Free trialFrom $9.50/mo](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/flowjin) [**Hipclip**hipclip.ai

Find highlight moments in long videos and cut them into captioned vertical clips.Free trialFrom $20/mo](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/hipclip) [**Munch**munchstudio.com

Picks trending moments from long videos and cuts them into captioned clips sized for each social platform.Free trialFrom $38/mo billed yearly](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/munch) [**OpenClip**openclip.app

Cut long videos into short clips with highlights, captions, vertical reframing, and filler removal.Free trialFrom $14.99/mo](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/openclip) [**Crayo**crayo.ai

Makes short-form clips and faceless videos with captions, stock gameplay, and voiceovers for fast posting.Free plan not statedFrom $29/mo](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/crayo) [**Eklipse**eklipse.gg

Finds highlights in livestreams and gameplay and cuts them into shorts for TikTok, Reels, and YouTube.Free plan not statedFrom $24.99/mo](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/eklipse) [**Klap**klap.app

Converts YouTube links and long videos into vertical shorts, with auto reframing on the speaker and captions.Free plan not statedFrom $14/mo billed yearly](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/klap) [**SendShort**sendshort.ai

Turns long videos into short clips with viral-style captions, reframing, and silence cutting.Free plan not statedFrom $19/mo](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/sendshort)

## Questions

**What is the best tool to turn long videos into short clips?**
Popular AI clipping tools: Opus Clip, Vizard, Reap and 2short.ai. Opus Clip, Vizard and Reap have a free plan. Opus Clip and Reap work with Claude.

**Which AI clipping tools are free?**
Opus Clip, Vizard, Reap, 2short.ai, AI Video Cut, Bytecap, Choppity, Podsqueeze, Quso and Spikes Studio have a free plan.

**Which AI clipping tools work with Claude or ChatGPT?**
Opus Clip and Reap have an official Claude connection.

**How do I post what I make to Instagram, TikTok and YouTube?**
Ask Claude or ChatGPT to post it with Ghostedit. It goes to every platform at your best time, checked against each platform's rules first.

## More creator tools

[+15**Video editing**

Editors with AI that cuts silences, fixes audio and resizes for Reels, TikTok and Shorts.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/ai-video-editors) [+8**Captions**

Auto captions and subtitles that keep viewers watching with the sound off.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/ai-caption-tools) [+8**Dubbing and translation**

Translate and dub your videos into other languages in your own voice.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/ai-dubbing-tools) [+14**Recording**

Screen, camera and podcast recorders creators use before the edit.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/recording-tools) [+14**AI video and avatars**

Make video from text or images, or a talking avatar that reads your script.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/ai-video-generators) [+8**Voice**

Voiceovers, voice cloning and one-click audio cleanup.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/ai-voice-tools) [+8**Music**

AI music and royalty-free tracks you can use in your videos.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/music-for-videos) [+10**Stock and B-roll**

Stock video, B-roll, photos and sound effects you can use in your edits.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/stock-footage-and-broll) [+14**Thumbnails and design**

Thumbnails, covers, cut-outs and AI images for your posts.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/thumbnail-and-design-tools) [+12**Photo editing**

Edit, retouch and upscale photos for posts, covers and carousels.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/photo-editing-tools) [+14**Ideas and scripts**

Find what to post next, write the script and research the topic.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/ai-script-and-idea-tools) [+12**Transcription**

Turn videos and podcasts into text you can search, quote and repost.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/ai-transcription-tools) [+12**Link in bio**

One link for your bio, with a page, a store or a booking form behind it.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/link-in-bio-tools) [+11**Newsletters**

Own your audience with an email list you can reach any time.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/newsletter-tools) [+12**Courses and memberships**

Sell a course, run a paid community or launch a membership.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/course-and-membership-tools) [+3**Brand deals**

Find sponsors, send a media kit and get paid for brand deals.](https://ghostedit.ai/tools/brand-deal-tools)

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