How to Turn Webinar Recordings into YouTube Shorts Clips

To convert a webinar into YouTube Shorts clips, extract key moments, format them vertically, and ensure captions and sizing match Shorts requirements. Vidulk's AI Clipper streamlines this process for you.

Webinar to YouTube Shorts Clips: How to Create Vertical Clips

1. Understand YouTube Shorts Requirements

YouTube Shorts must be vertical (9:16) or square (1:1) and no longer than 3 minutes. The ideal resolution is 1080x1920. Clips wider than this will not count as Shorts. YouTube auto-generates captions, but adding clear, accurate captions before uploading is recommended for accessibility and engagement.

2. Identify the Best Moments in Your Webinar

  • Look for concise tips, visual demos, or audience Q&A - these are most engaging in short form.
  • Focus on moments that provide standalone value or answer a specific question.
  • Crop the video to highlight both slides and speaker, using a vertical split if needed.

3. Use Vidulk AI Clipper to Automate the Process

With Vidulk’s AI Clipper (iOS + Android), paste your webinar link or upload the video. The AI scans the content, automatically finds impactful moments, and creates short, vertical clips. Each clip is sized for YouTube Shorts and includes clear captions.

  • No manual editing needed - the AI selects, crops, and captions for you.
  • Clips are exported in the correct aspect ratio and resolution for YouTube Shorts.

4. Finalize and Upload to YouTube Shorts

  • Review each exported clip for quality and accuracy.
  • Upload to YouTube. Shorts are automatically detected if they meet length and aspect ratio requirements.
  • YouTube will auto-generate captions, but you can edit them in YouTube Studio if needed.

5. Tips for Effective Webinar Shorts

  • Keep intros minimal - get straight to the value.
  • Use captions for clarity, especially if your original audio isn’t perfect.
  • Choose clips that make sense without full webinar context.

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 make a vertical clip from a webinar for YouTube Shorts?

Use a tool like Vidulk’s AI Clipper to automatically crop, size, and caption the best moments in vertical (9:16) format, ready for Shorts.

What is the maximum length for a YouTube Short?

YouTube Shorts can be up to 3 minutes long, as long as the video is vertical or square and uploaded after October 15, 2024.

Does Vidulk add captions to my webinar clips?

Yes, Vidulk’s AI Clipper exports each short clip with clear, readable captions tailored for short-form platforms.

Can I use Vidulk for free?

Vidulk offers free access to its AI Clipper for creating short, captioned clips from your long videos on iOS and Android.

Do I need to edit the captions after uploading to YouTube?

YouTube auto-generates captions, but you can review and edit them in YouTube Studio for accuracy after upload.