--- title: 'Tutorial Clip Template - OpenClip' description: "Turn long tutorial videos into engaging short clips with OpenClip's tutorial clip template. Auto-captions, step highlights, and multi-platform export included." canonical: 'https://openclip.app/templates/tutorial-clip-template' markdown: 'https://openclip.app/templates/tutorial-clip-template.md' --- Teach & Engage # Tutorial Clip Template Transform lengthy how-to videos into punchy, step-by-step tutorial clips optimized for short-form platforms. OpenClip's AI detects key instructional moments so your audience learns fast and keeps watching. Tutorial / How-To Clip YouTube Shorts TikTok Instagram Reels ## Features ### Instructional Moment Detection OpenClip's AI scans your tutorial for high-value teaching moments—demos, reveals, and step transitions—and surfaces them as ready-to-export clips. ### Step-by-Step Caption Highlights Word-level caption highlighting keeps viewers locked in as each instruction unfolds, making complex tutorials easy to follow on silent autoplay. ### B-Roll Smart Insertion Automatically weave in relevant B-roll footage between instructional segments to maintain visual interest and reinforce each tutorial step. ### Vertical Short-Form Export Export your tutorial clip in 9:16 for YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram Reels ### Content Intelligence Extraction OpenClip extracts titles, descriptions, and hashtags tailored to tutorial content, giving you SEO-ready metadata the moment your clip is ready. ### Batch Tutorial Processing Running a course or tutorial series? Process entire playlists at once with batch mode, generating dozens of tutorial clips in a single workflow. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is a tutorial clip template? A tutorial clip template is a pre-configured editing layout designed specifically for instructional content. It applies caption styles, pacing rules, and export settings that work best for how-to and educational short-form videos. ### How does OpenClip identify the best moments in a tutorial? OpenClip uses AI-powered viral moment detection to analyze your video's audio, pacing, and visual cues. For tutorials, it prioritizes clear instructional steps, demonstrations, and key reveals that tend to perform best on short-form platforms. ### Which platforms does this template support? The tutorial clip template exports to YouTube Shorts (9:16), TikTok (9:16), and Instagram Reels (9:16) out of the box. You can also customize aspect ratios for other use cases. ### Can I customize the caption style for my tutorial clips? Yes. OpenClip offers customizable caption presets with word-level highlighting. You can adjust fonts, colors, positioning, and animation styles to match your brand or teaching aesthetic. ### Is this template suitable for screen-recording tutorials? Absolutely. OpenClip's speaker tracking and face detection work alongside screen-recording content. You can blend talking-head segments with screen footage seamlessly using the tutorial clip template. ### How long should a tutorial clip be for short-form platforms? For YouTube Shorts and TikTok, 30–90 seconds tends to perform best for tutorial content. OpenClip's AI automatically selects clip lengths that balance completeness and viewer retention. ### Can I process a full course with this template? Yes. OpenClip's batch processing lets you upload and process an entire course library at once, applying the tutorial clip template consistently across all lessons. ## Turn Your Tutorials Into Viral Clips Start for free with OpenClip and publish your first tutorial clip in minutes—no editing experience required. 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