Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about turning YouTube videos into short clips with Clipsy.

What is Clipsy?

Clipsy is a browser-based AI video clipping tool. You paste a YouTube link and it finds the best moments, cuts them into vertical short-form clips with auto captions, and lets you style and download them from one canvas.

How does Clipsy choose which moments to clip?

It analyzes the video transcript and energy signals to find complete, high-engagement moments — clips that make a full point rather than cutting off mid-thought.

How much does Clipsy cost?

Clipsy has three monthly plans: Starter at $9/month with 150 minutes of source video, Pro at $19/month with 400 minutes and 4K ultra quality, and Studio at $39/month with 1,000 minutes. Minutes are only used when a video is processed — rendering and re-rendering clips is free, and up to one month of unused minutes rolls over. See pricing.

Which platforms are the clips made for?

Clips are exported in vertical 9:16 format with captions, ready to post on TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels — or render 16:9 and letterboxed versions from the same clip.

Do I need to install anything?

No. Clipsy runs entirely in the browser — editing, captioning, and rendering all happen on one canvas page.

What features does Clipsy include?

• Auto captions — accurate, word-timed captions with customizable fonts and styles.
• Auto face tracking — keeps the speaker centered when converting horizontal video to vertical.
• One canvas workspace — all clips live on a single canvas to compare, tweak, and render side by side.
• Free rendering — minutes are only used when a video is processed; rendering and re-rendering clips costs nothing.

More guides on clipping, captions, and short-form growth on the Clipsy blog.

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