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title: 'YouTube Shorts Template | OpenClip AI Video Repurposing - OpenClip'
description: 'Free YouTube Shorts template optimized for viral growth. AI-powered captions, speaker tracking, and vertical video formatting for maximum engagement.'
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Viral Shorts

# YouTube Shorts Template

Transform long-form content into engaging YouTube Shorts with AI-powered viral moment detection, auto-captions, and speaker tracking optimized for vertical video.

YouTube Shorts (9:16 vertical)

YouTube Shorts

YouTube

Instagram Reels

TikTok

## Features

### Vertical Format Optimization

Exports in perfect 9:16 aspect ratio with automatic speaker tracking that keeps faces centered for mobile viewing.

### AI Viral Moment Detection

AI analyzes transcripts to identify hook-worthy segments under 60 seconds that maximize watch time and engagement.

### Word-Level Auto Captions

Choose from 10 caption presets (Default, Dan, Dan Reveal, Pop, Mozi, Kendrick, Sara, Lucy, Tayo, Beast) with emoji injection and safe-zone positioning.

### Multi-Speaker Tracking

AI face detection with speaker diarization automatically crops to the active speaker across multiple participants.

### Engagement-First Editing

Clips are scored by hook strength and narrative completeness to ensure every Short has viral potential from the first second.

### Batch Processing

Upload one long video and generate 5-15 Shorts candidates in minutes, ready to schedule across your content calendar.

## Turn One Video Into 10+ YouTube Shorts

Start repurposing your content with AI-powered viral clip detection and auto-captions. Try OpenClip free today.

[Get Started Free](https://openclip.app/register)

## Related Pages

### Glossary

[Bitrate Explained for Video Creators](/learn/bitrate) [Caption Styling for Video: Fonts, Colors & More](/learn/caption-styling) [Video Encoding Explained | OpenClip Glossary](/learn/video-encoding) [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)

### Templates

[Behind-the-Scenes Video Template](/templates/behind-the-scenes-template) [Instagram Reels Template | Ready-to-Use Vertical Video Format](/templates/instagram-reels-template) [TikTok Caption Template | AI Auto-Captions for Viral Videos](/templates/tiktok-caption-template) [Vertical Video Template for TikTok, Reels & Shorts](/templates/vertical-video-template) [Tutorial Clip Template](/templates/tutorial-clip-template) [Course Promo Template | OpenClip AI Video Clips](/templates/course-promo-template)

### Examples

[Interview to Highlights | AI Video Editing](/examples/interview-to-highlights) [Real Estate Walkthrough Clips | AI Video Editor](/examples/real-estate-walkthrough-clips) [YouTube to Shorts Converter | Turn Videos into Shorts](/examples/youtube-to-shorts) [Parenting Tips Shorts](/examples/parenting-tips-shorts) [YouTube Channel Trailer Clips](/examples/youtube-channel-trailer) [Turn Podcasts into Viral Clips](/examples/podcast-to-clips)

### Who It's For

[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 Course Creators | AI Video Repurposing](/for/course-creators) [OpenClip for Social Media Managers | AI Video Repurposing](/for/social-media-managers) [OpenClip for Twitch Streamers | Turn Streams into Viral Clips](/for/twitch-streamers)

### Integrations

[Direct URL Import - Process Any Video Link](/integrations/direct-url) [OpenClip + CapCut Integration | Video Workflow](/integrations/capcut) [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) [Create YouTube Shorts from Long Videos](/use-cases/create-youtube-shorts)

### Guides

[Hook Optimization Guide: Keep Viewers Watching](/guides/hook-optimization-guide) [A/B Testing Videos for More Views | OpenClip Guide](/guides/a-b-testing-video-guide)

### Related Workflows

[OpenClip for Coaches & Consultants on YouTube](/for/coaches-consultants/youtube) [OpenClip for Course Creators + YouTube Shorts](/for/course-creators/youtube-shorts-template)