Tools/Repurposing

YouTube Clip Finder

Reads a transcript and picks five moments that could stand alone as Shorts, each with its in and out timestamp and the line that opens it.

Input

Or pull it from a video

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A timestamped transcript gives better results.

Clips

Paste a transcript. Five Shorts-shaped moments with in and out times.

  • Pro
  • Reads only what you paste
  • Nothing is posted anywhere
What this does

Paste a timestamped transcript and we return five candidate Shorts moments, each with an in and out time and the hook line quoted straight from the transcript.

Every timestamp and quote comes from your pasted text. If the transcript has no timestamps, there is no in and out time to give you, so paste one that carries them.

Use cases
  1. 01Scan a two-hour podcast transcript for five moments worth cutting into Shorts.
  2. 02Find the exact line that opens a clip instead of scrubbing the video by eye.
  3. 03Shortlist candidates before you sit down in the editor.
FAQ

Questions, answered.

Does this work without timestamps in the transcript?

Not well. Without timestamps there is no in and out time to give you, so the candidates lose the part that makes them useful.

Does it watch the video to judge pacing or visuals?

No. It reads the words only. A line can read strongly on the page and still fall flat on screen, so check it in the edit before you commit.

Do I need an account?

Yes. Clip Finder is a Pro tool.

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