How many clips can I realistically get from one YouTube video?

For a 30-60 minute video with good conversational content (interviews, commentary, tutorials): 8-15 usable clips. For shorter or more technical videos: 3-6. AI tools can identify moments you might miss, but human judgment should make the final selection. See our [batch clipping guide](/blog/batch-video-clipping-multiple-episodes-guide) for scaling this across multiple videos.

Should I remove my YouTube branding from clips?

Remove end screens, subscribe watermarks, and channel-specific intros that don't make sense in short-form context. Keep your speaking style and personality — that's what makes people want to find the full video.

Will posting clips on TikTok cannibalize my YouTube views?

No. Research consistently shows that short-form clips drive YouTube viewership up, not down. Audiences on different platforms rarely overlap — you're reaching new people who then seek out your long-form content.

Can I repurpose other creators' YouTube videos?

Only with explicit permission. Using someone else's content without authorization violates copyright regardless of platform. If you're an agency doing this for clients, see our [agency workflow guide](/blog/video-clipping-workflow-content-agencies) for proper authorization frameworks.

What tools do I need to get started?

At minimum: a video editor that handles 9:16 framing and caption generation. Tools like [Dubcap](https://dubcap.app) automate the entire pipeline — AI identifies the best moments, handles reframing, adds captions, and exports platform-ready clips. For a full comparison, see our [tool comparison guide](/blog/ai-video-repurposing-tools-guide). **Related guides:** - [Long-Form to Short-Form Video Guide](/blog/long-form-to-short-form-video-guide) — general repurposing workflow - [YouTube Shorts vs TikTok vs Reels](/blog/youtube-shorts-vs-tiktok-vs-reels-2026) — platform comparison - [Hook-First Editing Guide](/blog/hook-first-editing-guide-2026) — maximize first-3-second retention - [Best Podcast Clipping Tools](/blog/best-podcast-clipping-tools-2026) — tool recommendations - [Ideal Clip Length by Platform](/blog/ideal-video-clip-length-social-media) — data-backed length targets

How to Repurpose YouTube Videos Into Short-Form Clips for Every Platform

How to Repurpose YouTube Videos Into Short-Form Clips for Every Platform — Dubcap Blog