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AI tools for short videos: Shorts, Reels, and TikTok

Updated 8 June 2026
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Tools for creating short vertical videos: cut long videos into Shorts, Reels, and TikToks, generate clips from text or photos, add subtitles, hooks, edits, music, and a 9:16 format for social media.

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Tools for creating short vertical videos: cut long videos into Shorts, Reels, and TikToks, generate clips from text or photos, add subtitles, hooks, edits, music, and a 9:16 format for social media.

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Frequently asked questions

Which AI tool is best for creating short videos?

If you need to cut a long video into Shorts, Reels, or TikToks, start with Opus Clip, Vizard AI, Klap, or 2short.ai. If you need to generate a video from scratch using text or photos, PixVerse, Pika AI, Revid AI, or Wava AI may be more convenient.

Can I create a short video for free?

Yes, some tools offer a free start, trial credits, or limited exports. Common limits include watermarks, video length, quality, number of clips, and auto-subtitles.

Which is better: cutting a long video or generating one from scratch?

If you already have a podcast, webinar, interview, or review, it is usually faster to cut it into clips. If you do not have source footage, it is better to use a text-to-video or photo-to-video generator: it can create a scene, motion, voiceover, or visuals for a short format.

What formats do these tools support?

Usually, they create vertical 9:16 videos for YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, TikTok, and VK Clips. Many tools also add subtitles, covers, on-screen text, auto-cropping, and quick export.

Why do searches for β€œAI shorter” show short video tools?

Most often, users mean short-form content rather than shortening text: Shorts, Reels, TikToks, and quick clips. For shortening text, it is better to use dedicated summarizer tools; this collection focuses specifically on video tools.

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