How to Convert a Google Meet Recording to YouTube Shorts Clips
You can quickly turn a Google Meet recording into vertical, captioned YouTube Shorts clips using Vidulk’s AI Clipper. Here’s how to do it, step by step.

1. Download Your Google Meet Recording
After your meeting, Google Meet saves the recording to Google Drive in a 16:9 format. Locate the recording, confirm you have consent from all participants, and download the MP4 file to your device.
2. Understand YouTube Shorts Requirements
- Aspect ratio: Vertical (9:16) or square (1:1)
- Resolution: 1080x1920 (for 9:16 vertical)
- Max length: 3 minutes
- Captions: YouTube auto-generates, but you can upload videos with burned-in captions for accessibility and engagement
3. Use Vidulk to Create Shorts Clips
Open Vidulk’s free AI Clipper app on iOS or Android. Upload your Google Meet MP4. The AI scans the recording for key highlights, then automatically crops to the speaker, resizes to vertical 9:16, and generates short clips ready for Shorts. Captions are added to each clip for clarity and accessibility.
4. Export and Upload to YouTube Shorts
Preview and export your selected clips from Vidulk. The clips will be sized and formatted for YouTube Shorts. Upload each clip via the YouTube app or web, making sure to select the Shorts option if prompted. YouTube will recognize vertical videos up to 3 minutes as Shorts.
5. Tips for the Best Results
- Always ensure participant consent before sharing clips publicly.
- Review and trim clips if needed before uploading.
- Double-check captions for accuracy in YouTube Studio after upload.
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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Can I use Google Meet recordings for YouTube Shorts?
Yes, if you have participant consent. Download the recording, convert it to vertical format, and upload as a Short.
How does Vidulk help with Google Meet to Shorts conversion?
Vidulk’s AI Clipper finds highlights, crops to vertical, adds captions, and exports ready-to-upload Shorts clips from your recording.
What is the required aspect ratio for YouTube Shorts?
YouTube Shorts require a vertical (9:16) or square (1:1) aspect ratio to be classified as Shorts.
How long can a YouTube Short be?
YouTube Shorts can be up to 3 minutes long, as long as they are vertical or square.
Does Vidulk add captions to Shorts clips?
Yes, Vidulk automatically generates captions on your Shorts clips, which can help boost engagement and accessibility.