--- title: 'Vertical Video Template for TikTok, Reels & Shorts - OpenClip' description: 'Free vertical video template (9:16) optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. AI captions, speaker tracking, and export tools.' canonical: 'https://openclip.app/templates/vertical-video-template' markdown: 'https://openclip.app/templates/vertical-video-template.md' --- 9:16 Format # Vertical Video Template Create engaging vertical videos optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts with AI captions and speaker tracking. Vertical Video (9:16) TikTok Instagram Reels YouTube Shorts Snapchat Spotlight ## Features ### Perfect 9:16 Aspect Ratio Export clips in vertical 9:16 format optimized for mobile-first platforms like TikTok, Reels, and Shorts. ### AI Speaker Tracking AI-based face detection automatically crops and tracks active speakers, keeping them centered in vertical frames. ### Word-Level AI Captions Choose from 10 caption presets (Default, Dan, Dan Reveal, Pop, Mozi, Kendrick, Sara, Lucy, Tayo, Beast) with word-level timing and safe-zone positioning. ### Viral Moment Detection AI analyzes your video to identify the most engaging segments perfect for short-form vertical content. ### Multi-Speaker Support Track and frame multiple speakers in vertical format with speaker diarization and dynamic cropping. ### Batch Processing Upload multiple long-form videos and generate 5-15 vertical clip candidates per video automatically. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is a vertical video template? A vertical video template is a 9:16 aspect ratio format designed for mobile-first social platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. OpenClip automatically exports clips in this format with AI captions and speaker tracking. ### How does OpenClip create vertical videos? OpenClip uses AI face detection to track speakers and dynamically crop horizontal footage into vertical 9:16 clips. It keeps the active speaker centered in frame and adds word-level captions with customizable presets. ### Can I export vertical videos for multiple platforms? Yes. OpenClip exports vertical (9:16) clips optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and Snapchat Spotlight. The same clip works across all platforms without reformatting. ### What caption styles work best for vertical videos? OpenClip offers 10 caption presets including Beast (bold, high-contrast), Sara (clean, subtitle-style), and Pop (gradient, trendy). All presets are positioned in safe zones to avoid platform UI overlaps. ### Does OpenClip support multi-speaker vertical videos? Yes. OpenClip's speaker diarization identifies multiple speakers and the face tracking system dynamically crops to keep the active speaker centered in vertical frame, even in panel or interview formats. ### How many vertical clips can I get from one long video? OpenClip typically generates 5-15 clip candidates per long-form video. Each clip is a viral moment detected by AI, formatted in vertical 9:16, with captions and speaker tracking applied. ### Can I customize vertical video exports? Yes. You can choose from 10 caption presets, toggle emoji injection, adjust caption positioning, and select vertical (9:16) formats before export. ### Is the vertical video template free? OpenClip is not free—it has paid plans (Starter, Pro, Business). Each plan includes vertical video exports with AI captions, speaker tracking, and viral moment detection. ## Ready to Create Viral Vertical Videos? Start turning long-form content into engaging vertical clips with AI. [Get Started Free](https://openclip.app/register) ## Related Pages ### Glossary [Bitrate Explained for Video Creators](/learn/bitrate) [Video Encoding Explained | OpenClip Glossary](/learn/video-encoding) [Caption Presets Explained | OpenClip Glossary](/learn/caption-presets) [Safe Zones in Video | OpenClip Glossary](/learn/safe-zones) [Short-Form Content Explained | OpenClip Glossary](/learn/short-form-content) [Thumbnail Generation for Videos | OpenClip Glossary](/learn/thumbnail-generation) ### Who It's For [OpenClip for Ecommerce Brands | AI Product Video Marketing](/for/ecommerce-brands) [OpenClip for TikTok Creators | AI Video Clipping Tool](/for/tiktok-creators) [OpenClip for YouTubers | AI Video Clip Generator](/for/youtubers) [OpenClip for Churches & Ministries | AI Video Clips](/for/churches-ministries) [OpenClip for Fitness Coaches | AI Video Repurposing](/for/fitness-coaches) ### Templates [Behind-the-Scenes Video Template](/templates/behind-the-scenes-template) [TikTok Caption Template | AI Auto-Captions for Viral Videos](/templates/tiktok-caption-template) [Tutorial Clip Template](/templates/tutorial-clip-template) [YouTube Shorts Template | OpenClip AI Video Repurposing](/templates/youtube-shorts-template) [Course Promo Template | OpenClip AI Video Clips](/templates/course-promo-template) [Testimonial Video Template | OpenClip AI Video Editor](/templates/testimonial-video-template) ### Examples [Turn Course Videos into Promo Clips](/examples/course-to-promo-clips) [Real Estate Walkthrough Clips | AI Video Editor](/examples/real-estate-walkthrough-clips) [YouTube to Shorts Converter | Turn Videos into Shorts](/examples/youtube-to-shorts) [Fitness Class Highlights: Turn Workouts Into Viral Clips](/examples/fitness-class-highlights) [Turn Podcasts into Viral Clips](/examples/podcast-to-clips) [Testimonial Compilation | Customer Video Editor](/examples/testimonial-compilation) ### Integrations [Direct URL Import - Process Any Video Link](/integrations/direct-url) [OBS Studio + OpenClip Integration | AI Clip Repurposing](/integrations/obs-studio) [TikTok Integration for OpenClip | Export Viral Clips](/integrations/tiktok) ### Use Cases [Turn Church Sermons into Social Clips](/use-cases/church-sermon-clips) [Auto-Detect Viral Moments in Long Videos](/use-cases/auto-detect-viral-moments) [Behind-the-Scenes Content Clips with AI](/use-cases/behind-the-scenes-content) [Brand Awareness Shorts with AI Video Clips](/use-cases/brand-awareness-shorts) [Create Social Media Clips from Long Videos](/use-cases/create-social-media-clips) [Client Content Repurposing at Scale | OpenClip Agency](/use-cases/client-content-repurposing) ### Guides [Hook Optimization Guide: Keep Viewers Watching](/guides/hook-optimization-guide) [Instagram Reels Optimization Guide](/guides/instagram-reels-optimization) [A/B Testing Videos for More Views | OpenClip Guide](/guides/a-b-testing-video-guide) ### Related Workflows [OpenClip for Course Creators + YouTube Shorts](/for/course-creators/youtube-shorts-template)