How to Turn Microsoft Teams Recordings Into Snapchat Spotlight Clips

You can turn your Microsoft Teams meeting recordings into vertical, captioned clips for Snapchat Spotlight using an AI clipper. Here’s how to do it, with specs and workflow.
Microsoft Teams Recording to Snapchat Spotlight Clips: How-To

Exporting Your Microsoft Teams Recording

Find your Teams meeting or webinar recording in OneDrive or SharePoint. Download the MP4 file to your device. Confirm that everyone on the recording has given consent for sharing, as Teams recordings often show faces and voices.

Understanding Snapchat Spotlight Clip Requirements

  • Aspect Ratio: 9:16 vertical video is required for Spotlight.
  • Max Length: Up to 5 minutes per video upload.
  • Resolution: While Snapchat does not publish a required resolution, 1080x1920 is widely used for vertical videos.
  • Captions: Snapchat does not support SRT uploads or auto-captions for Spotlight. Add captions directly to your video before uploading.
  • Format: MP4 is the standard format.

Converting Teams Recordings With Vidulk’s AI Clipper

Vidulk is a free app (iOS and Android) that helps you create short, vertical clips from long videos like Teams recordings. Here’s how:

  • Open Vidulk and upload your downloaded Teams MP4.
  • The AI finds engaging moments, crops to the main speaker, and converts the video to 9:16 vertical format.
  • Vidulk automatically adds captions to the clip, ensuring they’re visible for mobile viewers.
  • Export your finished MP4, sized for Snapchat Spotlight’s specs.

Uploading to Snapchat Spotlight

Transfer your finished vertical clip to your phone if needed. Open Snapchat, tap the Spotlight button, and upload your video. You can use Snapchat’s Creative Tools to add stickers, text, or further edit your clip before posting.

Tips for Best Results

  • Keep clips concise and visually engaging for Spotlight.
  • Double-check the crop and captions in Vidulk before exporting.
  • Always ensure you have consent from everyone in the Teams recording.
  • Test your video in Snapchat to ensure it displays correctly in vertical format.

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

How do I crop a Teams recording for Snapchat Spotlight?

Use Vidulk to convert your Teams recording to a 9:16 vertical format and crop to the main speaker automatically.

What is the max length for Snapchat Spotlight videos?

Snapchat Spotlight allows uploads up to 5 minutes long as of August 2026.

How do I add captions to my Teams clip for Spotlight?

Vidulk automatically burns captions onto your vertical clip. Snapchat does not support SRT uploads for Spotlight.

Do I need consent to share Teams recordings on Snapchat?

Yes, always obtain consent from everyone featured in your Teams recording before sharing publicly.

Can I upload horizontal videos to Snapchat Spotlight?

No, Snapchat Spotlight requires vertical (9:16) videos for best results.