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ClippingCut
What ClippingCut is
ClippingCut is a web-based video editing platform that uses AI to turn longer videos into short clips. Users can upload a file or provide a public YouTube link; the service transcribes the video and selects, scores, and cuts highlights such as hooks, punchlines, and emotional peaks. Automatic reframing supports 9:16, 16:9, and 1:1 formats, with face detection to keep the subject in frame. Word-synchronized animated captions come in 15 styles, and the site says Whisper transcription supports French. A Brand Kit can apply a creator name, handle, colors, font, and watermark, while clips can end with a call to action. Clips can be downloaded individually or in an archive in HD, with outputs described for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts. The FAQ names MP4, MOV, HEVC, and 4K among supported inputs, though upload size and duration limits depend on the plan. YouTube imports are limited to 1080p, and playlists and livestreams are unsupported. Free signup includes 3 clips and 30 source-video minutes with no card required. Paid plans are Starter at €19 a month, Pro at €39 a month, and Scale at €89 a month.
Who it suits
ClippingCut is aimed at creators, podcasters, and agencies making short clips from longer videos. Its branding and batch export features may suit agencies, while the free signup gives individual users a way to start with limited capacity.
What it does well
- Finds and scores video highlights automatically
- Reframes to three aspect ratios
- Offers 15 animated caption styles
- Includes a free signup with 3 clips
- Subscriptions can be cancelled at any time
What to know first
- YouTube imports are limited to 1080p
- Playlists and livestreams are unsupported
- Upload limits depend on the plan
Limits
The free signup includes 3 clips and 30 minutes of source video. Starter costs €19 a month and allows 30 clips and 60 source-video minutes monthly; sources can be up to 5 GB and 1 hour, with up to 5 clips per creation.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free signup | 3 free clips · 30 minutes of source video · no card required | Free |
| Starter | per month · 30 clips/month · 60 source-video minutes/month · sources up to 5 GB / 1 h · up to 5 clips per creation · HD export | €19 a month |
| Pro | per month · 100 clips/month · 240 source-video minutes/month · sources up to 5 GB / 2 h · up to 8 clips per creation · priority processing · 30 premium visual presets | €39 a month |
| Scale | per month · 300 clips/month · 720 source-video minutes/month · sources up to 12 GB / 3 h · up to 10 clips per creation · multi-video and batch exports · priority support | €89 a month |
As clippingcut.com lists them, read 9 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the ClippingCut website.
- Sign up for the free plan; no card is required.
- Upload a video file or paste a public YouTube video link.
- Choose the clip settings and let ClippingCut select and cut highlights.
- Download clips in HD individually or in an archive.
Verdict
ClippingCut combines highlight selection, reframing, captions, and branding in a web service with a limited free signup and three monthly paid tiers. Check its YouTube and plan-based upload limits against the footage you want to process.
Questions
Is there a free plan?
Yes. Free signup costs nothing and includes 3 clips and 30 minutes of source video, with no card required.
What do paid plans cost?
Starter is €19 a month, Pro is €39 a month and Scale is €89 a month. Each is billed monthly.
What platforms does ClippingCut support?
ClippingCut is available on the web.
Can I import YouTube videos?
Yes. You can paste a public YouTube video link, but imports are limited to 1080p. Playlists and livestreams are not supported.
What video formats can I upload?
The FAQ names MP4, MOV, HEVC and 4K among supported inputs. Upload size and duration limits depend on the plan.
Can I cancel a subscription?
Subscriptions are managed by Stripe and can be cancelled at any time. Source-video minutes reset each month.
Facts from ClippingCut's own pages
- AI selection
- The service automatically transcribes, selects, scores, and cuts video highlights, including hooks, punchlines, and emotional peaks. · clippingcut.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Branding and CTA
- The Brand Kit applies a creator name, handle, colors, font, and watermark, and clips can include a call to action at the end. · clippingcut.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Cancellation
- Subscriptions are managed by Stripe and can be cancelled at any time; source-video minutes reset each month. · clippingcut.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Captions
- It offers word-synchronized animated captions in 15 styles and says its Whisper transcription supports French. · clippingcut.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Export
- Clips can be downloaded in HD individually or together in an archive, and the site describes outputs for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts. · clippingcut.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Failed renders
- The FAQ says failed renders consume neither a clip nor source-video minutes. · clippingcut.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The site presents the product for creators, podcasters, and agencies, with agency features including customizable branding and batch downloads. · clippingcut.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Product
- ClippingCut is an AI-assisted video editing platform that turns long videos into short clips with reframing, subtitles, hooks, calls to action, and a viral score. · clippingcut.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Reframing
- Automatic reframing supports 9:16, 16:9, and 1:1 formats, with face detection to keep the subject in frame. · clippingcut.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Supported formats
- The FAQ names MP4, MOV, HEVC, and 4K among supported inputs; upload size and duration limits depend on the plan. · clippingcut.com, 9 Oct 2026
- YouTube import
- Users can paste a public YouTube video link or upload a video file; the page says playlists and livestreams are not supported and YouTube imports are limited to 1080p. · clippingcut.com, 9 Oct 2026
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