How to turn YouTube videos into Shorts
Use this workflow when the source already lives on YouTube and you want Shorts that stand on their own. Focus on selecting a clear moment, then review its opening, framing, captions, and ending for the Shorts format.
- Import the YouTube source instead of downloading and uploading it again.
- Use AI Clipping to find complete moments with an immediate hook.
- Check the vertical crop and captions in BlitzEdit before rendering.
- Export the approved clip or use the appropriate YouTube publishing setup.
Import the YouTube video
Create a project and paste the YouTube video link as the source. Confirm that the imported video is the version you intend to repurpose before starting the clipping run.
Find moments that work as Shorts
Run AI Clipping and prioritize moments that make sense without the title or context of the original upload. A useful Short opens quickly, delivers one clear idea, and reaches a natural ending.
Review the hook, crop, and captions
Open the strongest options in BlitzEdit. Tighten the start if needed, keep the speaker or subject visible in the vertical crop, and correct caption wording or timing before rendering.
Prepare the Short for publishing
Review the finished video and export it, or send it through the appropriate YouTube publishing setup in Blitz Social. Confirm the destination account and publishing details before it goes live.