--- title: 'Getting Started with OpenClip | Setup Guide - OpenClip' description: 'Set up OpenClip and create your first AI-powered short-form clip in under 30 minutes. Complete getting-started guide for new users.' canonical: 'https://openclip.app/guides/getting-started-with-openclip' markdown: 'https://openclip.app/guides/getting-started-with-openclip.md' --- Quick Start Guide # Getting Started with OpenClip: Your First AI Clips in 30 Minutes From sign-up to your first exported short-form clip — everything you need to know to get up and running with OpenClip fast. beginner 30 minutes OpenClip Platform Setup and First Clip ## Prerequisites - An OpenClip account (Starter, Pro, or Business plan) - A long-form video file (MP4 or MOV, ideally 15+ minutes) or a hosted video URL - Clear audio and a visible speaker on camera for best AI results ## Steps 1 ### Sign up for your OpenClip account Visit openclip.app and create your account. OpenClip offers three paid tiers — Starter, Pro, and Business. Starter is ideal for individual creators, Pro is suited for active content creators and small teams, and Business is designed for agencies managing multiple clients. Choose the plan that matches your publishing volume and team size. Tip: If you're unsure which plan to start with, begin with Starter to explore the platform and upgrade when you're ready to scale. 2 ### Prepare your first long-form video OpenClip works by analyzing long-form videos and extracting the best short-form clips. Gather a video that's at least 15 minutes long — a podcast episode, interview, webinar recording, YouTube video, or any recording with a speaker on camera. Make sure the audio is clear and the video is in MP4 or MOV format. Tip: Your very first upload doesn't have to be perfect. Use any existing long-form video you have to get familiar with the platform and see what AI clip detection surfaces. 3 ### Upload your video to OpenClip From your OpenClip dashboard, click 'New Project' or 'Upload Video.' Drag and drop your video file or browse to select it. You can also paste a direct URL if your video is hosted online. OpenClip will begin uploading and queuing your video for AI processing. Larger files may take a few minutes to upload depending on your connection speed. Tip: Give your project a descriptive name before uploading — something like 'Podcast Ep 47 - Guest Name' makes it much easier to stay organized as your library grows. 4 ### Review AI-detected viral clips Once processing is complete, OpenClip's AI Viral Moment Detection presents you with a list of clip candidates ranked by viral potential. Each clip has been scored on hook strength, narrative completeness, and overall engagement potential. Review the suggested clips — you'll typically see 5–15 candidates from a single long video. Preview each one and select the clips you want to export. Tip: Don't skip this review step. The AI is highly accurate, but you know your audience best. Occasionally a lower-scored clip will resonate better with your specific community. 5 ### Check speaker tracking on your clips OpenClip uses AI face detection and speaker diarization to automatically track the active speaker across frames and keep them centered in the frame during vertical cropping. Preview your selected clips in vertical 9:16 format to confirm the speaker tracking is working correctly. For multi-speaker videos, OpenClip will track whichever speaker is actively talking. Tip: Speaker tracking works best when faces are clearly visible and not obscured. If you notice tracking issues, check that the source video has good lighting and the speaker faces the camera. 6 ### Add AI captions to your clips With your clips selected, apply captions by choosing one of OpenClip's 10 caption presets: Default, Dan, Dan Reveal, Pop, Mozi, Kendrick, Sara, Lucy, Tayo, or Beast. Each preset features different fonts, colors, highlighting styles, and animations. OpenClip generates word-level captions synced to every spoken word automatically. You can also enable emoji injection to add contextually relevant emojis. Tip: For short-form social content, bold animated styles like Pop, Beast, or Kendrick tend to drive higher engagement and watch time than subtle caption styles. 7 ### Export your clips in the right formats Select your export format based on where you'll publish. Choose vertical 9:16 for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. works well for Instagram feed posts and LinkedIn. Horizontal 16:9 is ideal for YouTube or embedding on websites. You can export the same clip in multiple formats to maximize cross-platform coverage. Tip: Export all format variations at once to save time. Having vertical (9:16) versions of each clip ready means you're set to publish anywhere without coming back to re-export. 8 ### Organize your projects and scale up After your first successful clip, start building a workflow. Use OpenClip's batch processing to upload multiple long-form videos at once — each will be processed in parallel and yield its own set of clip candidates. Organize your projects with clear naming conventions and plan to process your content on a regular schedule to maintain a consistent publishing cadence. Tip: Many creators batch-process a full week's worth of content on one day, then spread publishing across the week. This creates consistency without daily production pressure. ## What You'll Achieve A fully processed, captioned, and formatted set of short-form clips extracted from your long-form video, ready to publish on TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, LinkedIn, and Twitter/X. ## Features ### AI Viral Moment Detection AI scores every segment of your video and surfaces the highest-potential clips automatically ### Automatic Speaker Tracking AI face detection keeps your speaker centered in every vertical crop — no manual adjustment ### Word-Level AI Captions 10 professional caption presets with word-by-word highlighting and emoji injection ### Batch Processing Process multiple long-form videos simultaneously for maximum efficiency ### Platform-Ready Vertical Export Export in 9:16 vertical format optimized for every major social platform ### Discord Bot Integration Submit videos and receive finished clips directly through Discord for team workflows ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Is OpenClip free to use? OpenClip is not free — it offers paid plans including Starter, Pro, and Business tiers. Each plan differs in processing volume, clip output, and team features. Visit the OpenClip pricing page to compare plans and find the right fit for your needs. ### What types of videos can I upload to OpenClip? OpenClip works best with long-form talking-head videos including podcasts, interviews, webinars, YouTube videos, and conference recordings. The video should be at least 15 minutes long with clear speech audio and a visible speaker on camera. MP4 and MOV are the recommended file formats. ### How long does it take to process a video? Processing time depends on video length and current platform load. A 30-minute video typically processes in a few minutes. Longer videos or batch uploads may take longer. You'll be notified when your clips are ready to review. ### Can I use OpenClip for multiple speakers or panel discussions? Yes — OpenClip's speaker tracking supports multiple speakers. The AI uses speaker diarization to identify who is talking at any given moment and dynamically keeps the active speaker centered in the vertical crop. It works well for interviews, panels, and podcast recordings with two or more participants. ### Does OpenClip have a mobile app? OpenClip is currently a web-only platform. There is no mobile app available. You can access OpenClip from any modern web browser on desktop or laptop computers. ### Can I try OpenClip before committing to a paid plan? Check the OpenClip pricing page for current trial or introductory offer availability. Plan details and any trial options are listed there, as these may change over time. ### How many clips does OpenClip generate per video? OpenClip typically identifies 5 to 15 clip candidates per long-form video, depending on the length and content density of the source video. You choose which clips to export — you're not required to use all of them. ### Can I use OpenClip for my clients as an agency? Yes — OpenClip's Business plan is built for agencies and teams. It supports batch processing across multiple client videos and is designed to handle higher processing volumes. This makes it efficient to run video repurposing as a service for multiple clients. ## Create Your First AI Clips with OpenClip Upload your first long-form video and let OpenClip's AI find your best moments, track your speakers, add captions, and export for every platform — all in under 30 minutes. [Get Started Free](https://openclip.app/register)