Opus Clip

What is Opus Clip?

If you are creating long-form video content — podcasts, webinars, YouTube videos, interviews, live streams — you already know the painful truth: the real growth comes from short-form clips on TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels. But manually cutting, reframing, captioning, and publishing those clips takes hours. That is the problem Opus Clip solves.

Opus Clip is an AI-powered video repurposing platform used by over 16 million creators and businesses. You feed it a long video, and its AI models identify the most engaging moments, clip them into short-form vertical videos, add animated captions, reframe the footage for mobile, and even score each clip on its viral potential. The whole process takes minutes instead of hours.

The tool was built specifically for the creator economy. Names like Logan Paul, Grant Cardone, Mark Rober, and SaaStr use it. But it is not just for big channels — solo creators and small marketing teams get the most value because it replaces what would otherwise be a dedicated video editor.

The Opus Clip homepage — clean interface, bold promise: turn long videos into viral shorts.

Key Features

I have tested a lot of AI video tools, and Opus Clip has the widest feature set in the repurposing category. Here is what actually matters:

1. ClipAnything AI

This is what separates Opus Clip from every competitor. Most AI clipping tools only work well with talking-head videos (podcasts, interviews). ClipAnything works on any genre — vlogs, gaming, sports, explainer videos, cooking shows, you name it. It analyzes visual, audio, and sentiment cues to find the best moments. You can also use natural language prompts to tell it exactly what to clip: "Find the part where he talks about pricing" actually works.

2. AI Captions with Emoji and Keyword Highlighting

Captions are not optional on short-form video anymore — they are mandatory. Opus Clip generates animated captions with over 97% accuracy (in my testing, that number held up for clear English audio). The captions come with automatic emoji insertions and keyword highlighting that draws the eye. You get multiple animated templates, and on the Pro plan, you can upload custom fonts and set speaker-based caption colors for multi-person videos.

3. Smart Auto-Reframe (ReframeAnything)

Opus Clip does not just crop to 9:16 and call it a day. ReframeAnything uses AI object tracking to keep moving subjects centered in the frame. It works across aspect ratios — 9:16 for Shorts/Reels/TikTok, 1:1 for Instagram feed, 16:9 for YouTube. On Pro, you get genre-specific reframing models (so it handles gaming footage differently from interviews) and custom reframing where you manually instruct the AI what to follow.

4. Virality Score

Every clip gets a Virality Score from 0-100. This is not just a gimmick — it analyzes your clip against trending patterns from major social platforms. In my experience, clips scoring above 70 consistently outperform those below 50. It is not perfect (no prediction system is), but it saves me from publishing duds. This feature alone has changed how I prioritize which clips to post first.

5. AI B-Roll Generator

Talking-head clips can feel monotonous. The B-Roll generator inserts relevant stock footage or AI-generated visuals at natural breakpoints in your clip. On Pro, you get 50 AI B-Roll clips per day and unlimited stock B-Roll. It is not going to replace a professional editor's eye for B-Roll, but for quick social clips, it adds enough visual variety to hold attention.

6. AI Video Editor

Opus Clip is not just a clip-and-export tool anymore. The built-in editor lets you do text-based editing (delete a word from the transcript and it cuts the video), add transitions, overlay text, insert music, and use AI voice-over. Filler word and pause removal is automatic. Speech enhancement cleans up audio quality. It is not Premiere Pro, but for short-form content, you may never need to open another editor.

7. One-Click Social Publishing

You can connect your TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn accounts and publish directly from Opus Clip. The Pro plan includes a social media scheduler and the ability to post to multiple profiles per platform. Title, description, and hashtag generation is automatic. For creators managing multiple channels, this eliminates a lot of tab-switching.

8. Brand Templates and Team Workspace

On Pro and Business plans, you can create brand templates with your logo, fonts, colors, intro/outro cards, and a brand vocabulary (so the AI uses your terminology). Team workspaces allow collaboration with member seats and folder management. Business plans add sub-teams, member permissions, API access, and custom onboarding.

Opus Clip business tier — built for teams that need scale without scaling headcount.

How to Use Opus Clip (Step by Step)

Getting started with Opus Clip is straightforward. Here is the workflow I use every week:

Step 1: Upload Your Video

Head to opus.pro and sign up (free, no credit card required). Upload a video file directly (up to 10GB on free, 30GB on Pro) or paste a YouTube URL. On Pro, you can also auto-import from a verified YouTube account, Google Drive, Vimeo, or Zoom.

Step 2: Configure Your Settings

Choose your target clip length (anywhere from under 1 minute to 15 minutes), select the clipping timeframe if you only want clips from a specific section, and pick your aspect ratio. You can also use the AI copilot to search for specific topics or prompt the AI to find particular moments.

Step 3: Let the AI Work

Hit "Get Clips" and wait. Processing speed varies by plan — free is slower, Pro is noticeably faster, Business gets a dedicated enterprise queue. For a 60-minute video, expect 3-5 minutes on Pro. The AI analyzes the entire video and generates multiple clips, each with a Virality Score.

Step 4: Review and Edit

Browse through your generated clips sorted by Virality Score. Each clip has auto-generated captions, reframing, and a suggested title. Use the built-in editor to trim, adjust captions, change templates, add B-Roll, or tweak the reframing. If the initial results are not quite right, you can reprompt (Pro feature) to refine.

Step 5: Export and Publish

Export as MP4, export to Premiere Pro/DaVinci Resolve (Pro only), or publish directly to your connected social accounts. On Pro, you can schedule posts and export in bulk. Free plan exports have a watermark and a 3-day download window.

The Opus Clip editor — text-based editing, caption styling, and B-Roll insertion all in one place.

Opus Clip Pricing Plans

Opus Clip uses a credit-based system. Here is what each plan costs and what you get:

Feature	Free	Starter ($15/mo)	Pro ($29/mo)	Business (Custom)
Credits/month	60	150	600	Custom
Max upload size	10GB	10GB	30GB	30GB
Watermark	Yes	No	No	No
Virality Score	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
AI B-Roll	No	3/month	50/day	50/day
Social Scheduler	No	No	Yes	Yes
Team Seats	1	1	Up to 4	Unlimited
API Access	No	No	No	Yes
Storage	3-day expiry	29-day expiry	100GB fixed	Unlimited

My take: The free plan is good enough to test whether Opus Clip fits your workflow. But serious creators should go straight to Pro at $29/month — the Virality Score, AI B-Roll, social scheduler, and export to Premiere Pro/DaVinci make it worth every penny. The Starter at $15/month feels like a halfway house; you get watermark removal but miss the best features. Business is for agencies and media companies with custom needs.

Annual billing saves you around 46%, bringing Pro down to roughly $16/month. If you are committing to this tool (and you should), go annual.

Opus Clip pricing page — the Pro plan is the sweet spot for most creators.

Pros and Cons

Opus Clip Alternatives

Opus Clip is the category leader, but it is not the only option. Here is how the main competitors stack up:

Tool	Best For	Starting Price	AI Clipping	Rating
Opus Clip	All-around AI repurposing	Free / $15/mo	Any genre	4.6/5
Vizard.ai	Podcast/interview clips	Free / $20/mo	Talking heads	4.4/5
Descript	Full video/podcast editing	Free / $24/mo	Basic	4.5/5
Kapwing	All-in-one video creation	Free / $16/mo	Basic	4.3/5
Submagic	Caption-focused editing	$9/mo	Limited	4.2/5

Vizard.ai is the closest competitor for pure AI clipping. It is more consistent than Opus Clip for podcast/interview content specifically, but it lacks ClipAnything's genre versatility. If all you do is podcasts, Vizard is worth a look.

Descript is a better full video editor. If you need to edit long-form content and repurpose it, Descript's text-based editing is more mature. But its AI clipping (Magic Clips) is not as sophisticated as Opus Clip's.

Kapwing is a Swiss army knife for video creation — templates, subtitles, resizing, collaboration. Good for teams that need more than repurposing, but its AI clipping is basic compared to Opus Clip.

Submagic is laser-focused on captions and short-form editing. If captions are your primary concern and you do not need AI clipping, Submagic is cheaper and arguably has better caption styling. But it does not do the automated clipping that is Opus Clip's core strength.

Bottom line: If your primary need is turning long videos into short clips automatically, Opus Clip is still the best tool for the job. The alternatives are better in specific niches but none match Opus Clip's end-to-end repurposing workflow.

Final Verdict

Opus Clip has earned its spot as the number one AI video repurposing tool. The combination of ClipAnything (multi-genre support), the Virality Score, high-quality captions, smart reframing, and built-in social publishing creates a workflow that genuinely saves hours every week.

Is it perfect? No. The AI occasionally misreads context, the credit system could be clearer, and the gap between Starter and Pro features is frustrating. But these are minor complaints against a tool that fundamentally changes how efficiently you can create short-form content.

If you are a content creator, podcaster, or marketer producing long-form video and you are not using Opus Clip, you are leaving growth on the table. The free plan costs you nothing to try, and the Pro plan at $29/month will pay for itself the first time you skip hiring a freelance editor for a week of clips.

My rating: 4.6 out of 5. The best AI repurposing tool available today, and it keeps getting better.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Opus Clip free to use?

Yes. Opus Clip offers a free-forever plan with 60 credits per month. New users also get a 7-day free trial of the Pro plan with 90 minutes of video processing time (~30 downloadable clips). The free plan includes AI clipping, basic captions, and 9:16 reframing, but exports have a watermark.

What types of videos work best with Opus Clip?

Thanks to ClipAnything, Opus Clip works with any video type — podcasts, interviews, vlogs, gaming, sports, explainer videos, webinars, and more. It analyzes visual, audio, and sentiment cues across all genres. Videos with clear dialogue and distinct topic segments tend to produce the best automatic clips, but you can use prompts to guide the AI for any content type.

How accurate are Opus Clip captions?

Opus Clip claims over 97% caption accuracy, and that held up well in my testing with clear English audio. Accuracy can drop with heavy accents, significant background noise, technical jargon, or less commonly supported languages. You can always edit captions manually in the built-in editor.

Can I use Opus Clip for commercial purposes?

Absolutely. All paid plans remove the watermark and give you full commercial rights to your exported clips. Many brands, agencies, and media companies use Opus Clip for client work and commercial content production.

Does Opus Clip support languages other than English?

Yes. Opus Clip supports 25+ languages including Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and more. Both the AI clipping and captioning systems work across all supported languages.

How does the Virality Score work?

The Virality Score analyzes your clips against trending patterns from major social platforms (TikTok, YouTube, Instagram). It rates each clip from 0-100 based on factors like hook strength, pacing, emotional engagement, and topic relevance. In my experience, clips scoring above 70 consistently outperform those below 50 in views and engagement.

Can I export Opus Clip videos to Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve?

Yes, but only on the Pro plan ($29/month) and above. You can export project files compatible with Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve, which is great if you want to do further color grading or advanced editing outside Opus Clip.

What is the best Opus Clip alternative?

It depends on your needs. Vizard.ai is strong for podcast and interview clipping specifically. Descript offers better full video editing capabilities with AI assist. Kapwing provides a broader video creation suite. Submagic excels at caption styling. For pure AI-powered video repurposing across all genres, Opus Clip remains the category leader.

Opus Clip maintains an active blog with clipping tips, platform updates, and creator case studies.