YouTube to Shorts
Turn any YouTube video into Shorts.
Paste a YouTube link. Punctum cuts the best parts into upright Shorts with captions, keeping the speaker in frame. Post them to YouTube, TikTok and Instagram.
- Or upload a file
- 30 free minutes every month
- No card needed
How it works
- 01
Paste a link
Or upload a file. Podcasts, interviews, streams, talks.
- 02
Press Get clips
Punctum picks the best moments and cuts, frames and captions them.
- 03
Post them
Download each clip or post it straight to your socials.
Why people use Punctum
Just the link
No downloading or re-uploading. Paste the YouTube address and go.
Shorts-ready
Vertical 9:16, under a minute when you want, with captions burned in.
Download or post
Download your Shorts free, or post them to YouTube, TikTok and Instagram in one go on the Creator and Pro plans.
Any language
Punctum hears the language spoken and captions it in that language.
Questions
Still deciding? Compare the plans.
Can I turn someone else's YouTube video into Shorts?
Only if you own it or have permission to use it.
Is it really free?
Yes. A free account gets 30 minutes of video every month, up to 5 clips per video, every caption style and no card. Free clips carry a small Punctum watermark. Paid plans start at $9.99 a month if you want more.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Punctum works in your browser on any phone or computer. You can also add it to your home screen like an app.
Which links work?
YouTube, Vimeo, Twitch, Kick, Rumble, X, Facebook, Google Drive, Dropbox and direct video links. You can also upload a file up to 4 GB.
Make your first clips free.
30 free minutes every month. No card needed. See the plans