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How to Turn Kick Streams Into Snapchat Spotlight Clips

To repurpose a Kick stream for Snapchat Spotlight, you need to create short, vertical, captioned clips sized to Snapchat’s specs. Vidulk automates this process with its AI clipper.

Kick Stream to Snapchat Spotlight Clips: How to Clip, Size

Export Your Kick Stream or Clip

Start by downloading your Kick VOD or a short clip (10-180 seconds) from your stream. You can use Kick’s native clip feature or export the full stream and trim to the best segment you want to share on Snapchat Spotlight.

Reframe and Resize for Snapchat Spotlight

  • Snapchat Spotlight requires vertical (9:16) video. If your Kick stream is horizontal, you’ll need to crop or reframe it to 1080x1920 pixels (standard vertical resolution) to fit Spotlight’s format.
  • Keep each clip under 5 minutes. Most creators stick to 15-60 seconds for higher engagement.

Add Captions for Muted Viewing

Snapchat Spotlight plays videos with sound, but many users watch muted. Snapchat does not support SRT caption uploads or automatic captions for Spotlight, so you must burn captions directly into your video. This ensures accessibility and higher viewer retention.

How Vidulk Automates the Process

  • Vidulk’s AI clipper (iOS & Android) lets you paste your Kick stream or VOD link, finds the best moments, and auto-generates short, vertical clips sized for Snapchat Spotlight.
  • It automatically adds on-screen captions, styled for vertical viewing, so you don’t need to edit them manually.
  • Export your finished video and upload directly to Snapchat Spotlight from your phone.

Best Practices for Spotlight Clips

  • Keep clips engaging and concise - aim for fast hooks and clear visuals.
  • Preview your vertical crop to ensure the main action stays centered.
  • Double-check captions for accuracy before uploading.

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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FAQ

What is the required aspect ratio for Snapchat Spotlight clips?

Snapchat Spotlight requires vertical videos in a 9:16 aspect ratio (typically 1080x1920 pixels).

Can I upload horizontal Kick clips to Snapchat Spotlight?

No, Snapchat Spotlight only accepts vertical videos. You'll need to crop or reframe horizontal streams to fit 9:16.

Does Snapchat Spotlight support auto-captions or SRT files?

No, Snapchat Spotlight does not support SRT uploads or auto-captioning. Captions must be burned into the video before upload.

How does Vidulk help with Kick to Spotlight clips?

Vidulk’s AI clipper finds the best moments in your Kick stream, reframes them to vertical, and adds captions, ready for Snapchat Spotlight.

What is the maximum length for Snapchat Spotlight videos?

You can upload videos up to 5 minutes long, but shorter clips (15-60 seconds) are typically more engaging on Spotlight.