OpusClip
: How to use it, features, and the business problems it solves

How to Use

1. Create an account

   Create an account on the official site (opus.pro). You can get started on the free plan.

2. Import your video

   Paste a YouTube URL or upload a video file. Importing from Zoom, Loom, and other recording links is also supported.

3. Choose your clip settings

   Set the aspect ratio (e.g., vertical 9:16), target duration, templates, and more. With ClipAnything, you can specify clip points based not just on what's being said, but also on visual, audio, and emotional cues.

4. Let the AI auto-generate clips

   The AI analyzes the full video, selects the most engaging moments, and automatically generates short clips with subtitles and captions. Each clip receives a viral score indicating its shareability.

5. Edit and publish

   Polish your clips with caption edits, AI B-roll additions, and layout adjustments, then publish directly to social platforms (YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels) or schedule posts in advance.

Features

• Long-to-short automatic clip generation (AI Curation)

  The AI understands the full video, divides it into chapters, and auto-generates short-form clips from the most compelling and informative moments.

• ClipAnything (multimodal clipping)

  Clip any scene based not just on speech, but also on visual, audio, and emotional cues.

• Viral score

  Each clip is assigned a shareability score to help you prioritize which ones to post.

• Auto-captions

  High-accuracy captions are generated automatically, with animated caption styles available. Text can be freely edited.

• AI B-roll

  Relevant B-roll footage is automatically inserted to make clips look more polished.

• Auto-reframing

  Tracks speakers and objects to automatically reframe footage for vertical and other aspect ratios.

• Social media post scheduler

  Supports direct publishing and scheduled posts to YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and more (higher-tier plans).

Pricing

Pricing information is current as of June 2026, quoted in USD (JPY equivalent varies with exchange rates). Credits are consumed based on the duration (in minutes) of the source video processed — not the number of clips generated — so the length of the uploaded video determines consumption. Check the official pricing page for the latest information.

※ Pricing and credit amounts may vary by plan and timing. The free plan has restrictions such as watermarks on captions. Check the latest terms of service for commercial use eligibility.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• One-click bulk creation of short clips from long-form videos significantly reduces editing time
• Viral scores make it easy to prioritize which clips to post
• Comes with captions, AI B-roll, and auto-reframing all in one
• Supports direct publishing and scheduled posts to social media

Cons

• The UI is primarily in English
• Japanese auto-captions may require some manual correction
• Credits are consumed by source video duration, so processing many long videos can get costly quickly
• Advanced features like timeline editing require higher-tier plans

Reviews & Reputation

• Creators and marketers highly praise it for "being able to mass-produce short clips from long podcasts or streams, saving a ton of time."
• Popular comments include "the caption and viral score accuracy is practically useful" and "the workflow for social media management is efficient."
• Common criticisms: "the UI is in English," "Japanese captions sometimes need manual fixes," and "credits run out fast when processing a lot of long content."

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. Is OpusClip free to use?

Yes. A free plan is available. However, the free plan places watermarks on captions, and the viral score, AI B-roll, and post scheduler are only available on higher-tier plans.

Q. Is Japanese supported?

The UI is primarily in English. Japanese video caption generation is supported, but accuracy may vary and manual corrections are sometimes needed.

Q. How are credits consumed?

Credits are consumed based on the duration (in minutes) of the source video processed — not the number of clips generated. Note that it's the length of the uploaded or imported video that determines consumption.

Q. Can I use it for commercial purposes?

Clips exported under paid plans can be used commercially. Always review the latest terms of service before use.

OpusClip vs. Other Video Tools

For more detailed comparisons, see the individual pages for related services.