How to Turn Facebook Live Videos into YouTube Shorts Clips
To convert a Facebook Live video into YouTube Shorts clips, you need to reformat, trim, and caption vertical segments under 3 minutes. Vidulk’s AI clipper automates this process for you.

1. Download Your Facebook Live Recording
Start by downloading your Facebook Live video from Meta Business Suite or Creator Studio. Facebook typically stores these in either 16:9 (horizontal) or 9:16 (vertical) formats. Make sure you have the highest quality version available for best results in editing.
2. Understanding YouTube Shorts Requirements
- Length: Maximum 3 minutes per clip
- Aspect Ratio: Vertical (9:16) or square (1:1) - anything wider, like 16:9, will not count as a Short
- Resolution: 1080x1920 pixels (for 9:16 vertical)
- Captions: YouTube auto-generates captions for supported languages, but you can upload videos with burned-in captions for clarity
3. Using Vidulk to Automate Clipping and Formatting
Vidulk’s free AI clipper (available for iOS and Android) streamlines the process:
- Import your downloaded Facebook Live video
- The AI analyzes and selects the most engaging moments, focusing on clear, shareable highlights
- Exports short clips automatically formatted as vertical 9:16 (or square 1:1) videos, sized to YouTube Shorts specs
- Burned-in captions are added for accessibility and engagement
- You can review, edit, and export the clips for upload
4. Uploading to YouTube Shorts
Once your clips are ready, upload them to YouTube from your device. Ensure each video is vertical or square and under 3 minutes. YouTube will automatically classify these as Shorts. You can further edit auto-generated captions in YouTube Studio if needed.
Vidulk's AI clipper (free to start, iOS + Android) finds the best moments in a long video and exports captioned vertical clips sized for the destination.
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How do I download a Facebook Live video?
Go to Meta Business Suite or Creator Studio, find your live video, click on the options, and choose 'Download' to save the recording to your device.
What format should YouTube Shorts clips be in?
YouTube Shorts must be vertical (9:16) or square (1:1), under 3 minutes, and at least 1080x1920 pixels for 9:16 videos.
Does Vidulk add captions to my Shorts clips?
Yes, Vidulk’s AI clipper adds burned-in captions to your clips for accessibility and better engagement on YouTube Shorts.
Can I use Vidulk for free?
Vidulk’s AI clipper is free to start and available on iOS and Android. Some features or exports may require an upgrade.
Will YouTube automatically recognize my video as a Short?
Yes, if your video is vertical or square, under 3 minutes, and uploaded after October 15, 2024, YouTube will classify it as a Short.