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Video ClipperMagic Clips

An AI clip maker that actually picks your video's highlights automatically. Generate short clips in one click, or edit on your own terms.
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Why use Riverside’s Magic ClipsAn online video clipper that finds viral moments automatically

Clip videos into shorts for social media automatically. With platform-ready presets for YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, switch between vertical, widescreen, and anything in between.

An AI clip maker that minimizes editing time

Magic Clips is an AI clip generator that spots the moments that matter and turns them into ready-to-share clips in seconds, no editing required.

Branding and customization control

Your brand, your rules. 
Save your default ratio, layout, branding, and length as a preset so every clip screams ‘this is me’.

AI clips made to go viral

AI so smart it only selects the highlights and engagement-worthy parts 
of your videos every time. Virality formula: cracked.

Captions that captivate

Keep viewers hooked with fully customizable captions that are 99% accurate. Perfect for silent scrollers and everyone in between.  

A free AI clip maker that is 1 in a million

Magic Clips is free but feels like a Hollywood-grade producer. Clip, edit, and trim your videos without trimming your budget.

Edit clips easily, even if it’s your first time

Got a quote that’s clip-worthy? Use our text-based editor to find and highlight it in the transcript. Turn it into a clip at the clickof a button. Perfect, especially if you have zero experience.

Clips in 4K –no matter your gear

Shorts that look like they’ve been produced in a million-dollar studio? Create clips in up to 4K resolution, even when recorded on mobile.

Pick your best moments

Select your highlights or the speaker and topics you want to focus on. Generate clips and adjust duration, dimensions, and layout.

Brand consistency every time

It’s super easy to use custom backgrounds, your branded color palette, and add text, music, and image overlays to any clip.

Customize captions

Font, color, size, placement, and movement? It’s all up to you. With no worry about accuracy, you can focus on customizing your captions.

Hit the fun switch.

Generate clips with you and your guests as babies, anime characters, pandas and more. Why? It’s immensely more fun and engaging. Inject a little ‘heck, yeah!’ in one click with Riverside’s animated clips.

Your all-in-one ticket to virality

Record, edit, clip, caption, and share–all in one place. Social media stardom? Consider it handled.
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How to make short clips from a video

1.  Record or upload

Upload a video. Or record directly with Riverside for crisp 4K resolution and separate video and audio tracks - because quality matters.

2.  Create video clips

The AI clip generator identifies the highlights of your recording. Adjust your settings for aspect ratio, branding and more. Then just click to get your media clips.

3.  Add captions

Make your clips talk–even on mute. Add captions or your own branded captions with a click. Style them up with fonts, colors, and placements that scream ‘look at me!’.

4.  Edit your clips

Adjust clip length, choose a focus speaker or keywords, change backgrounds, or pick layouts that’ll make TikTok and Instagram jealous.

5.  Share

Hit export and share your clips with the world. TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Spotify or any platform you’re trying to dominate–you’re ready for your close-up.

“They made it so easy to generate clips through AI. It automatically creates clips and then generates great titles without any work. It makes social promotion so much easier.”

Doug S. | VP of Research and Insights
Only one of over 1,000 5-star reviews on G2.com

Join thousands of creators and businesses who use Magic Clips to grow their audience on social media.

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Use Riverside’s clip maker to:

Create binge-worthy Reels, TikToks, and more

Whether you’re flying solo or have a marketing crew, Magic Clips makes it easy to create clips that stick.

Repurpose your content in a few clicks

Turn that hour-long interview into a month of content by transforming it into scroll-stopping clips.

Build buzz around your podcast

New podcast episode ready to drop? Build the hype with teasers that pack a punch.

Magic Clips.
Real results.

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Gary Vaynerchuk
@aliabdaal
Ali Abdaal
@guy_raz
Guy Raz
@Colin & Samir
Samir
Colin
@PremiereGal
Premiere Gal
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Casey Neistat
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Marques Brownlee

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

Is there a free AI clip maker?

Yes, there are many free AI clip generators. To choose the right one for you, first consider:

  • Your needs: Is this a one-off project or an ongoing need? Are you making video clips for professional use or for pleasure?
  • Your resources: Are you an experienced Editor or do you have a team of Social Media experts?

Then assess how important the below is:

  • Quality of video and audio output (HD resolution is rare among free AI video clippers)
  • Compatibility with different devices and software (Windows, Mac, Android, iOS etc.)
  • Ease of use
  • Flexibility around adjusting videos’ length, layout and more
  • Customization options, like being able to add your own branding, customizable captions, music or text overlays and more
  • Social media-first, with presets and settings that allow you to get short clips in the right dimensions for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and more.

Riverside’s Magic Clips is completely free and turns your recordings into top quality, social-ready clips with just one click. It allows you to adjust, brand and customize your short videos.

And, as part of an all-in-one platform, you get access to AI tools and features to add captions, enhance your recordings’ quality, or edit based on text.

What is the best AI clip generator for TikTok?

While there are many TikTok video makers, not all turn videos into clips.

To discover the best TikTok clip maker consider things like:

  • Your budget: Are you looking for a paid or free tool?
  • Desired output: Ensure the tool can deliver high-quality video and audio
  • Compatibility: Making TikToks entirely on your iPhone or using your PC to edit? Look for a tool that works with what you work, from Windows to iOS and Android.
  • User-friendliness: You want to clip videos with a tool that’s easy to use, no matter your experience level.
  • Functionality: Prioritize tools that let you adjust the AI-generated clips’ (for example their length or aspect ratio). You also want to be able to add your touch, like branding or custom captions.

If you’re looking for an all-in-one TikTok clip maker, then Riverside’s Magic Clips ticks all the above boxes. It turns your videos’ key moments into shareable snippets with easy customization for TikTok.

You can set the correct aspect ratio with our presets, add captions, branding, and more so you’re TikTok ready in moments.

It's 100% free and so much more than an AI clip maker.
Learn more about TikTok video sizes.

How do I turn a video into a clip?

You can clip your videos in three ways:

  1. Manually
  2. With an AI clipper
  3. Combining the two methods

The fastest and easiest way to do so is to use an AI tool to generate short clips. Be careful to use a tool that:

  • Allows you to adjust settings or includes presets, especially If you aim to publish your clips online or on social media. Each social media platform has different requirements for video dimensions and sizes.
  • Allows you to customize your clips: From adding captions, to branding your content, to changing layouts, it’s important to pick a tool that gives you the flexibility to shape the final output.

Riverside allows you all the above, plus more. To create short clips with Riverside, follow these steps:

  1. Record or upload your video.
  2. Click on the “Magic Clips” button and set your preferences.
  3. Get your AI generated clips in seconds.
  4. Customize your clips or save them as they are.
  5. Download and share.

Learn more about making short videos in our full guide.

What is the best AI tool to create Reels?

Consider the below to find the best AI Reel maker for your needs:

  • Ease of use: Does the tool include pre-settings for Instagram Reels? Is it easy to generate and edit your videos?
  • Browser-based or app: You might prefer to finalize your clips on desktop. Or you might always do it on the go. Consider your options based on your habits.
  • Compatibility with your device and software (from Windows to iOS).
  • Available features: Instagram Reels are much more than just a video recording. Captions, overlays, music… Does the tool allow you to turn your short video into a ready-to-go-live Reel?
  • Video and sound quality: Posting content that looks and sounds top notch is essential on Instagram. Look for a tool that allows you to create Reels with top quality video and sound resolution.
  • User reviews and ratings: Always look online for what others are saying.
  • Cost: Free or paid? Compare pricing or subscription models.

Riverside ticks all the above boxes–and then some.

Magic Clips is an AI Reel generator that helps you create your best Reels from A to Z in no time. For no cost.

But Riverside is also so much more than that.

From remote HD recordings, to text-based editing, to AI tools like automatic transcriptions, audio enhancer or captions, Riverside is the all-in-one platform for creators.

Interested? Find out more about what you can do with Riverside.

Or, explore ourtop 10 editing apps for Instagram Reels in our guide.

Your videos are full of hidden gems.Let Magic Clips dig them out.

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