Turn Podcast Episodes into Snapchat Spotlight Clips
To share podcast highlights on Snapchat Spotlight, convert your episode into short, vertical, captioned clips that meet Snapchat’s specs. Vidulk’s AI clipper automates this process for you.
Understand Snapchat Spotlight Clip Requirements
Snapchat Spotlight only accepts vertical videos (9:16 aspect ratio), up to 5 minutes in length. While no official resolution is published, third-party guides recommend 1080x1920 pixels. Snapchat does not support SRT caption files or auto-captions for Spotlight, so captions must be burned into the video before upload.
What Makes a Strong Podcast Clip for Spotlight?
- Choose moments with a clear hook: a hot take, funny story, or practical tip.
- Keep each clip 30-60 seconds for best engagement, even though up to 5 minutes is allowed.
- Display speaker or guest names on screen for context.
- Ensure captions are visible and accurate, since many viewers watch without sound.
How to Use Vidulk’s AI Clipper for This Workflow
- Download Vidulk on iOS or Android.
- Paste the link to your podcast video (or upload a file). If you have only audio, add a visualizer first.
- Vidulk’s AI finds the most engaging moments and converts them into short, vertical clips.
- The app automatically adds captions and resizes each clip to 9:16, 1080x1920 pixels - ready for Snapchat Spotlight.
- Export your clips and upload them to Snapchat Spotlight. No extra editing or captioning needed.
Tips for Better Engagement on Spotlight
- Highlight moments that stand alone - avoid clips that rely on long context.
- Use attention-grabbing visuals or overlays if possible.
- Test different lengths and topics to see what your audience prefers.
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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What video format and size does Snapchat Spotlight require?
Spotlight requires vertical (9:16) videos, up to 5 minutes, ideally 1080x1920 pixels. Use MP4 format for best compatibility.
Can I add captions to Snapchat Spotlight clips?
Snapchat Spotlight does not support SRT or auto-captions. Add captions directly to your video before uploading. Vidulk burns captions into each clip automatically.
How does Vidulk choose which podcast moments to clip?
Vidulk’s AI analyzes your full episode and selects moments with strong engagement potential, such as jokes, tips, or heated discussions.
Do I need to edit the video after using Vidulk?
No further editing is needed for sizing or captions. Vidulk exports vertical, captioned clips ready for upload to Snapchat Spotlight.
Can I use Vidulk with audio-only podcasts?
Yes, but you’ll need to add a visualizer to your audio before uploading to Vidulk, so your Spotlight clips have video content as required.