Make Money Clipping Long Videos Into Shorts With OpusClip: 193.1K Views
Every podcaster and streamer needs more shorts than they can cut.
From @opusclip on YouTube (OpusClip) · Sep 2025 · Share
The Short Version
How OpusClip (YouTube) reached 193.1K views on YouTube with Opus Clip, according to YouTube (OpusClip).
- What: OpusClip explains AI clipping as a side business: take long videos from creators, cut them into short clips with AI, and earn either from paid clipping campaigns like Whop or by working directly with creators who want more shorts.
- Result: 193,084 views on YouTube.
- Made with: Opus Clip
| Who | OpusClip (YouTube) |
|---|---|
| Tool | Opus Clip |
| Revenue | Monetization status unknown |
| Source | YouTube (OpusClip) |
Try It Yourself
(Our template, not the creator's prompt.) Here is a transcript of a long video: [paste]. Find the 8 strongest 30 to 60 second moments, give timestamps, a hook line for the first 2 seconds of each, and a caption under 100 characters.
Starter tools
Your first step
Open Opus Clip, paste the prompt above and swap the [brackets] for your own niche.
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Go deeper
The workflow
Made With
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Where & With What
What They Did
- 1The moveOpusClip explains AI clipping as a side business: take long videos from creators, cut them into short clips with AI, and earn either from paid clipping campaigns like Whop or by working directly with creators who want more shorts.
- 2The setupPick creators or campaigns to clip for
- 3The makingRun long videos through an AI clipper
- 4Result193,084 views on YouTube.
How it works and what you need
How it works
- Pick creators or campaigns to clip for
- Run long videos through an AI clipper
- Keep only clips with a strong first 2 seconds
- Post, track views and get paid per result
What you need
- Opus Clip: Turns long videos into captioned short clips (free plan)
- An account on YouTube & Shorts
Quick Answers
What tools do you need?
Opus Clip (turns long videos into captioned short clips).
How much does it cost?
You can start for $0: Opus Clip has a free plan. Check each tool's site for current prices.
Is it allowed?
Yes, if it is original. YouTube does not monetize mass-produced or repetitive content. Source.
Watch out: Only clip content you have permission to use, and read each campaign's payout rules before you start.
Full write-up & sources
Results: OpusClip says some AI clippers make over $20,000 from short clips.
Worth knowing: Clipping is a service you can start with no audience of your own.
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