--- title: 'Export Video Clips for Pinterest - OpenClip' description: "Create Pinterest Idea Pin-ready short video clips from long-form content with OpenClip's AI clip detection, captions, and vertical export formats." canonical: 'https://openclip.app/integrations/pinterest' markdown: 'https://openclip.app/integrations/pinterest.md' --- Pinterest Video Export # Turn Long-Form Videos into Pinterest Video Pins with OpenClip OpenClip's AI extracts the most engaging short clips from your long videos and exports them in the vertical format Pinterest recommends for Idea Pins and Video Pins. Pinterest Visual Discovery & Social Media ## Prerequisites - An active OpenClip account (Starter, Pro, or Business plan) - A Pinterest personal or business account - A long-form video with spoken content (tutorials, how-tos, or educational material work best on Pinterest) - Optionally, a Pinterest Business account for analytics and scheduling features ## Setup Steps 1 ### Upload Your Source Video to OpenClip Log in to OpenClip and upload the long-form video you want to break into clips — tutorials, how-to content, and educational videos perform particularly well on Pinterest. 2 ### Review AI-Generated Clip Candidates OpenClip's AI scans your transcript and identifies the 5–15 most compelling segments, scoring each by hook strength and narrative completeness so you can pick the best ones. 3 ### Apply Captions and Speaker Tracking Choose from 10 caption style presets and let OpenClip's automatic speaker tracking keep the active speaker centered in a vertical 9:16 frame ideal for Pinterest. 4 ### Export in Vertical Format Export your selected clips in 9:16 vertical format — Pinterest's recommended orientation for Video Pins and Idea Pins. Download the MP4 files to your device. 5 ### Upload to Pinterest Log in to Pinterest, create a new Pin, select 'Video Pin' or 'Idea Pin', upload your clip, add a title, description, and relevant keywords, then publish or schedule. ## Features ### AI Viral Moment Detection OpenClip uses AI to score video segments by hook strength and narrative completeness, surfacing the clips most likely to capture attention in the Pinterest feed. ### Vertical Format Export Export clips in 9:16 vertical format — the aspect ratio Pinterest recommends for Idea Pins and Video Pins — ensuring your content looks native on the platform. ### Word-Level Captions Captions are synced word by word using 10 style presets, adding context and accessibility to your Pinterest videos — especially valuable for how-to and tutorial content. ### Automatic Speaker Tracking AI-based face detection keeps the speaking subject centered in every frame, producing clean and professional vertical clips without manual cropping. ### Batch Processing Process multiple long-form videos in one session. With up to 15 clips per video, you can stock your Pinterest boards with weeks of fresh video content at once. ### Hook-Optimized Clips Every clip candidate is scored for its opening hook so you lead with content that earns the click and saves on Pinterest — driving traffic back to your full video or website. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Does OpenClip publish directly to Pinterest? No. OpenClip exports your finished clips as downloadable MP4 files. You then upload them to Pinterest manually via the Pinterest website or app, or use a scheduler like Later or Buffer. ### What video format and aspect ratio does Pinterest recommend? Pinterest recommends MP4 or MOV files in a 9:16 vertical aspect ratio for Idea Pins and Video Pins. OpenClip exports in 9:16 by default, making your files immediately ready to upload. ### What types of content perform best as Pinterest video clips? Tutorial and how-to content, educational explainers, recipes, DIY projects, and product demonstrations consistently perform well on Pinterest. OpenClip's AI can extract the clearest instructional moments from longer videos. ### How long should a Pinterest Video Pin be? Pinterest supports Video Pins from 4 seconds to 15 minutes, but shorter clips (15–60 seconds) tend to see the best engagement. OpenClip is designed to extract tight, punchy clips in this range. ### Can I use OpenClip to repurpose YouTube tutorials for Pinterest? Yes. You can upload any long-form video file from YouTube or elsewhere into OpenClip. The AI will identify the most quotable or instructional moments and convert them into Pinterest-ready vertical clips. ### Will captions help my Pinterest videos perform better? Yes. Many Pinterest users browse without sound, so having word-level captions burned into your video helps viewers follow along and increases the chance they save or share your Pin. ## Create Pinterest-Ready Video Clips in Minutes Upload your long-form video to OpenClip and get vertical, captioned clips ready for Pinterest Idea Pins — no editing required. 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