Overview
OpusClip turns a long video into short clips. It picks the moments, reframes them for vertical video and adds captions you can edit. It works with many kinds of video, not just podcasts.
Best for
Creators turning long videos and podcasts into shorts.
Skip it if
Skip it if your videos are already short; Descript is better for editing them.
Pricing
Free $0 (60 credits a month; 1 credit = 1 minute of video; clips are watermarked). Starter $15/mo (150 credits). Pro $29/mo. Checked Oct 14, 2026 on the official pricing page.
Pros
- Free plan with 60 credits a month (1 credit = 1 minute of video).
- Works on many kinds of video, not just podcasts.
- Captions are added automatically and you can edit them.
Cons
- Free clips have a watermark and expire after 3 days.
- More than 60 credits a month needs Starter ($15/mo).
How it compares
For turning long videos into short clips our Best pick is OpusClip. The runner-up is Descript. OpusClip's free plan is also our free pick.
Quick start
- Sign up for free at opus.pro.
- Paste a video link or upload a file.
- Pick the clips you want, edit the captions and download.
Verdict
Start on the free plan. Upgrade only if you run out of credits.
Where OpusClip shows up
Alternatives
Edit video and podcasts by editing the transcript.
Auto-clips stream highlights for TikTok and Shorts.
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