--- title: 'YouTube Shorts Template for YouTubers - OpenClip' description: "Use OpenClip's YouTube Shorts template to turn long YouTube videos into perfectly formatted vertical clips with AI captions and speaker tracking." canonical: 'https://openclip.app/for/youtubers/youtube-shorts-template' markdown: 'https://openclip.app/for/youtubers/youtube-shorts-template.md' --- YouTubers + Shorts Template # OpenClip for YouTubers × YouTube Shorts Template Stop spending hours manually cutting Shorts. OpenClip's YouTube Shorts template automatically extracts your best moments, frames your face, and adds word-level captions — all in 9:16. For YouTubers, the Shorts template is purpose-built around the 9:16 format with safe-zone caption positioning and speaker-centered framing — everything the algorithm expects to push your Shorts to new audiences. YouTube Content Creation YouTubers Suggested: Pro plan ## Pain Points We Solve Spending hours finding the best moments in 10-60 minute videos Losing potential reach by not creating Shorts from main channel content Struggling to maintain consistent posting on both long-form and Shorts Manual caption editing eating into content creation time Missing out on the YouTube Shorts algorithm boost ## Long-Form to Shorts Pipeline 1 Upload your latest YouTube video to OpenClip 2 AI analyzes and identifies 5-15 viral-worthy moments 3 Review suggested clips and customize captions to match your brand 4 Adjust framing with auto speaker tracking for vertical format 5 Export as YouTube Shorts with optimized 9:16 aspect ratio 6 Schedule and publish to capture Shorts algorithm traffic ## Archive Content Revival 1 Select high-performing videos from your archive 2 Batch upload multiple videos for AI processing 3 Let AI find evergreen moments that still resonate 4 Create fresh Shorts with updated caption styles 5 Reintroduce valuable content to new subscribers ## Features ### Shorts-Optimized AI Clipping OpenClip's AI scores segments specifically for the short-form hook style that performs on YouTube Shorts — fast openings, high retention. ### Auto Speaker Centering Face detection dynamically crops your talking-head footage to keep you perfectly framed in every vertical clip. ### Word-Level Captions 10 caption style presets with safe-zone positioning ensure your text is always readable and never cut off on mobile screens. ### 9:16 Vertical Export Every clip exports in the exact vertical format YouTube Shorts requires — no manual resizing or letterboxing. ### Batch Shorts Creation Turn a single long-form upload into 5–15 Shorts candidates at once, giving your channel a week of content in one session. ### Fast Turnaround From upload to exported Shorts, OpenClip processes your video in minutes — not the hours a manual edit would take. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What exactly is the YouTube Shorts template in OpenClip? It's a pre-configured export profile optimized for YouTube Shorts: 9:16 aspect ratio, safe-zone captions, and AI clipping tuned for short-form hook formats. ### Do I need to manually select which parts of my video become Shorts? No — OpenClip's AI analyzes your transcript and automatically identifies the most engaging, clip-worthy segments. You review and approve the suggestions. ### Can OpenClip publish Shorts directly to my YouTube channel? OpenClip exports the finished clips for you to upload. Direct publishing to YouTube is not currently supported — you upload the exported file yourself. ### Which caption preset works best for YouTube Shorts? Popular choices for Shorts include the Beast and Pop presets, which use bold highlighted words and high-contrast styles proven to keep viewers watching. ### How long should my source video be for the Shorts template to work well? The Shorts template works best with source videos of 20 minutes or longer — typically podcasts, interviews, tutorials, or vlogs. Shorter videos may yield fewer clip candidates. ### Will the captions fit within YouTube Shorts' safe zone? Yes. OpenClip's caption positioning accounts for YouTube Shorts' UI overlays, so your text won't be hidden behind the like button or description. ## Start Making Shorts from Every Video You Post Try OpenClip free and use the YouTube Shorts template to turn your long-form content into a Shorts machine. [Get Started Free](https://openclip.app/register) ## Related Pages ### Related Workflows [OpenClip for Course Creators + YouTube Shorts](/for/course-creators/youtube-shorts-template)