How to Turn Zoom Recordings into Snapchat Spotlight Clips
To post your Zoom meeting or webinar highlights on Snapchat Spotlight, crop to vertical, trim to under 5 minutes, and add captions. Vidulk’s AI Clipper streamlines this process.

1. Check Consent and Export Your Zoom Recording
Before repurposing Zoom content, ensure you have consent from all participants. Export your Zoom recording (cloud or local) in speaker view for the best results. The exported file will be in a 16:9 horizontal format.
2. Understand Snapchat Spotlight Video Requirements
- Aspect ratio: 9:16 vertical is required for Spotlight.
- Maximum length: 5 minutes per video upload (as of August 2026).
- Resolution: 1080x1920 pixels is widely used, though Snap does not publish exact specs.
- Captions: No SRT upload or auto-captioning; add captions using editing apps or Snap’s in-app Creative Tools.
3. Use Vidulk’s AI Clipper to Automate Cropping and Clipping
Vidulk’s free AI Clipper app (iOS and Android) helps you quickly turn Zoom recordings into Spotlight-ready clips:
- Paste your Zoom video link or upload the file.
- The AI analyzes the video, finds the most engaging moments, and automatically crops to vertical, focusing on the active speaker.
- Each clip is trimmed to fit Spotlight’s 5-minute limit.
- Clips export in vertical 9:16 format, sized for Snapchat Spotlight.
- Vidulk adds burned-in captions to each clip, since Spotlight does not support caption files.
4. Final Edits and Upload to Snapchat Spotlight
Review your exported clips from Vidulk. For any extra edits, you can use Snapchat’s in-app Creative Tools to adjust captions, stickers, or effects. Then, upload your vertical, captioned video to Spotlight via the Snapchat app.
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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How do I crop a Zoom recording for Snapchat Spotlight?
Use a vertical crop (9:16 aspect ratio) focusing on the active speaker. Vidulk’s AI Clipper automates this cropping for you.
What is the maximum video length for Snapchat Spotlight?
Snapchat Spotlight allows videos up to 5 minutes, as of August 2026.
Can I add captions to my Spotlight clips?
Snapchat Spotlight does not support caption files. Use Vidulk to burn captions into your video or add them with Snapchat’s Creative Tools.
What file format and resolution should I use for Spotlight?
Export your video as vertical (9:16), ideally 1080x1920 pixels. MP4 is widely accepted.
Is Vidulk free to use for clipping Zoom recordings?
Vidulk’s AI Clipper is free to start on iOS and Android, with watermark removal available via a one-time code.