How to Turn a Podcast into Clips

In short: while you edit or listen back, write down the timestamps of 5 to 10 strong moments. Drop the episode into AIClipMaker.org, set the start and end around each moment, pick a 30 to 60 second length, and AI face tracking crops each clip to 9:16 around the speaker. Add captions in the platform's editor and post one clip a day.

Independent guide. Checked November 15, 2026.

1. Mark moments while you listen

You hear the episode anyway when you edit it. Keep a note open and write a timestamp every time a guest tells a story, disagrees, gives a number people won't expect, or answers in one clean sentence. Each of those timestamps is a clip, and you won't have to scrub through the episode again to find them.

2. Cut the moments into vertical clips

Drop the episode file into AIClipMaker.org. For each marked moment, set the start a few seconds before it and the end after the point lands. Choose a clip length: 60 seconds for most answers, 30 for a quick take. Up to 10 clips come out of each run.

3. Keep the speaker in frame

Wide podcast shots don't survive a center crop. Leave reframe on AI face tracking so each clip is centered on the largest face in it. If your podcast records each person on a separate camera, clip from that camera's file for the cleanest result. More in podcast clip maker.

4. Caption, title and post

Add captions in the TikTok, Instagram or YouTube editor; most people watch with the sound off.
Put the question or claim in the first line of on-screen text.
Post one clip a day across the week instead of all at once.

Want AI to choose the moments instead?

Tools such as OpusClip, Klap and Vizard pick moments for you and add captions, at the cost of credits and, on free plans, a watermark. See free AI clip makers compared.

Make vertical clips from your video

FAQ

How many clips should I get from one episode?

Many podcasters post 3 to 10 clips per episode. Start with the moments you marked and drop any that need too much context.

How long should a podcast clip be?

30 to 60 seconds for most answers. A story that needs setup can run to 90 seconds.

Do I need a video podcast?

For face-tracked vertical clips, yes. Audio-only episodes need a different tool, such as an audiogram maker.