YouTube to Shorts

Paste a YouTube link. Get vertical clips.

Your best material is probably already on YouTube. Paste the link, preview the video, confirm the import, and REFRM finds the strongest moments and reframes them to vertical for Shorts, Reels and TikTok.

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Free to start. No credit card required.

1

Preview before import

You see the video first and confirm before anything is imported.

2

Repurpose, do not re-shoot

Turn one long upload into several shorts with different hooks, instead of recording new content.

3

Ready for every feed

Export vertical 9:16, or switch to square or 4:5 for other placements.

How the link import works

Paste a YouTube link on the homepage or in the studio. REFRM shows you the video so you can confirm it is the right one, then imports it for processing. Importing a link is a server step, so you see a clear note and give consent before it runs.

What happens after import

  • The AI transcribes the video and proposes the strongest moments as clips, each with a reason.
  • The smart camera reframes each clip to vertical around the active speaker or the action.
  • You add captions, a hook line and any trims in the editor, then export an MP4.

Use content you have the rights to

Only import videos you own or have permission to reuse. REFRM is built for creators repurposing their own long-form content, such as podcasts, interviews, tutorials and talks.

How it works

Three steps, you stay in control

  1. Paste the link

    Drop a YouTube URL into the box on the homepage or inside the studio.

  2. Preview and confirm

    Check that it is the right video and confirm the import.

  3. Pick clips and export

    Review the suggested clips, polish them in the editor and export vertical MP4s.

Questions about youtube to shorts

Can I turn a YouTube video into Shorts with REFRM?

Yes. Paste a YouTube link, preview the video, confirm the import, and REFRM proposes clips and reframes them to vertical.

Do I need to download the video first?

No. You can paste the link directly. You can also upload an MP4, MOV or WebM file up to 2 GB if you prefer.

Does importing a link need my permission?

Yes. For links you preview the video first and confirm before anything is imported, and server steps are labelled before they run.

Can I use videos that are not mine?

Only import videos you own or have permission to reuse. You are responsible for having the rights to the content you process and publish.

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Get started with REFRM.

Paste a link and see your first clips in minutes.