Crop your video for YouTube Shorts
Convert horizontal stream clips to vertical 9:16 for YouTube Shorts. Add captions, layouts, and effects - export and upload.
Crop for YouTube Shorts
Convert stream clips to vertical YouTube Shorts format
YouTube Shorts need vertical 9:16 video under 60 seconds. StreamLadder's Clip Editor converts your horizontal stream clips with smart layouts and adds auto captions to boost engagement.
Trim your clip to under 60 seconds, pick a vertical layout, and export. Schedule it to YouTube directly from the Content Publisher.
The same clip works on TikTok and Instagram Reels too. Edit once and post everywhere with the Content Publisher.
Use ClipGPT to find your best moments automatically, then crop and export them as Shorts in minutes.
Crop for YouTube Shorts
How to crop video for YouTube Shorts
Import, crop to vertical, export as a Short.
01
Import your clip
Paste a Twitch, Kick, or YouTube clip URL, or upload any video file.
02
Crop to vertical
Pick a layout, trim to under 60 seconds, and add captions and effects.
03
Export as Short
Download the vertical clip or schedule it to YouTube directly from StreamLadder.
Clip Editor
Crop your clips for YouTube Shorts
Convert horizontal stream clips to vertical 9:16 for YouTube Shorts. Add captions, layouts, and effects - export and upload.
Shorts-ready format
Convert to vertical 9:16 under 60 seconds - exactly what YouTube Shorts requires.
Schedule to YouTube
Upload directly to YouTube from StreamLadder, or download the MP4 and upload manually.
Auto captions included
Add animated captions that boost watch time and engagement on YouTube Shorts.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Vertical 9:16 video, under 60 seconds. StreamLadder exports in exactly this format.
Yes - connect your YouTube channel and schedule Shorts from the Content Publisher dashboard.
Yes - the Clip Editor generates animated captions synced to your audio. Multiple styles available.