OpusClip

What is OpusClip?

OpusClip is an AI editing platform designed to automatically convert long videos into short social media videos. Once users upload podcasts, interviews, webinars, courses, live streams, speeches, game footage, or product videos, the system analyzes the audio and video content to identify segments that can stand on their own as separate videos; it then reformats these segments for vertical or other aspect ratios, and adds subtitles, titles, emphasis markers, and additional elements.

Its core value lies in shortening the process of watching a full-length video, manually identifying the most interesting parts, cutting out those sections, adding subtitles, adapting the content for different platforms, and then publishing it one by one. OpusClip cannot guarantee that a particular piece of content will become popular; the Virality Score and the automated selection features should be regarded as suggestions only. In the end, it is still up to the creator to make decisions based on factors such as the audience, relevant facts, copyright issues, and brand objectives.

ClipAnything: Long-video slicing

ClipAnything can handle various types of videos beyond those with spoken narration, and it identifies the desired segments by means of visual, audio, and semantic analysis. Users can choose the time range for processing as well as the desired length of the segments; in the Pro version, it is also possible to search by theme or specify the desired segments using keywords.

The supported duration ranges are 0 to 1 minute, 1 to 3 minutes, 3 to 5 minutes, 5 to 10 minutes, and 10 to 15 minutes. Longer outputs are better suited for LinkedIn, YouTube, or course excerpts;

TikTok, Reels, and Shorts usually require a more concise opening and a single theme.

AI Copilot and rephrasing

AI Copilot allows users to specify the desired theme, characters, time period, and length of the video. Users on the Starter plan and above can provide further instructions for the initial results; the Pro plan offers additional features such as Topic Search and Prompt to Clip, which help to avoid the issue of the model selecting only the most eye-catching segments.

The prompt should specify clear criteria for selecting the content; for example, “keep the entire question and answer,” “give priority to sections that include data support,” and “exclude any sponsored commentary.” Instead of simply stating “the most popular content,” it is necessary to ensure that the AI does not truncate any part of the context or the causal relationships, and it is important to review the content before and after the selected segment in the original video.

Virality Score: Rating of the potential for spread

The paid plan provides candidates with a Virality Score along with relevant explanations, which are used to evaluate factors such as initial appeal, information density, emotion, and thematic completeness. This scoring system is suitable for sorting through a large number of candidates; it is not a prediction of views, nor does it represent an endorsement by the platform’s algorithms.

Segments with low scores may be very valuable for niche professional audiences, while those with high scores might perform poorly due to unclear facts, misrepresentation of content, or not matching the account’s focus. A more reliable approach is to combine ratings with historical data, audience feedback, and human judgment.

Auto Hook for automatic opening

Auto Hook can extract or create more direct introductory text from a clip, helping viewers quickly understand the conflict, the benefits, or the core issue. It should not exaggerate the conclusions of the original video, nor should it create promises that were not made by the speaker.

AI Reframe Intelligent Reconstruction

AI Reframe tracks the speaker or moving objects, adjusting horizontal content to 9:16, 1:1, or 16:9 formats, and it allows for dynamic switching between single-person, dual-person, screen-sharing, and game-screen layouts. The Free and Starter versions are primarily designed for 9:16 format, while the Pro and Business versions support all three main formats as well as more advanced object tracking and custom framing options.

Errors in tracking often occur when there is rapid alternation of multiple elements, overlapping, sports activities, small text on the screen, or complex presentations. Before exporting, it is necessary to check each frame to ensure that characters are not cut off, that subtitles do not cover the interface, and that the aspect ratio of the embedded video is readable.

AI subtitles and multilingual transcription

OpusClip can automatically transcribe speech and generate dynamic subtitles; it supports multiple languages, emojis, and highlighting of key words. The Pro version allows the upload of up to 2 custom fonts, and it provides tools for handling brand-specific terms and sensitive words. The Business version enables the setting of custom blocked words as well as more controls over subtitles.

Free exports include watermarks. Automatic subtitles may still misidentify names, product names, numbers, technical terms, and overlapping voices of multiple people, requiring manual correction.

Burned subtitles are not the same as accessible subtitle files; before official release, it is necessary to check color contrast, reading speed, and safety margins.

Text and timeline editing

Plans Starter and above support text-based and timeline-based editing; it is possible to delete sections, adjust boundaries, and reorganize the content by modifying the transcript. Plan Pro offers even more advanced features such as transitions, music, text overlays, media uploading, removal of pauses and filler words, and deletion of poor-quality footage.

Deleting text based on transcription can cause jumps in the audio. When it comes to interview opinions and professional explanations, it is necessary to ensure that the meaning remains accurate after deletion, and to retain any necessary premises and disclaimers.

AI B-Roll and Agent Opus

The Starter plan allows users to access a small number of AI-generated images and stock B-Roll footage, about 3 pieces each per month; the Pro plan offers up to 50 AI-generated images and B-Roll footage per day, as well as an unlimited amount of stock B-Roll footage. It also enables users to create AI-based video B-Roll, motion graphics, maps, infographics, and text animations using Agent Opus.

AI-generated footage can help alleviate the monotony of continuous narration, but it may produce incorrect images of products, locations, people, or data charts. In news, science, history, and business contexts, generated visuals that appear real but are not labeled should not be used as evidence of fact.

Sound enhancement, dubbing, and sound effects

Pro currently offers voice enhancement, removal of pauses and filler words, deletion of poor-quality frames, AI Voice-over, video dubbing, and AI sound effects. AI Voice-over usually comes with a daily limit on the number of uses in both Starter and Pro plans, while voice enhancement also has a daily cap in Pro.

Dubbing and voice generation can alter the way a speaker is presented. In translated versions, it is necessary to check the terminology and tone used; voice cloning or simulation can only be employed with proper authorization.

Brand templates and asset library

Free and Starter versions allow saving 1 brand template; the Pro version supports up to 4 templates, and it includes features such as opening and closing sequences, custom fonts, brand-specific terminology, and custom media assets.

Business allows templates, fonts, and an unlimited asset library to be configured according to the organization’s needs.

The brand template should define the safe area for the logo, the font and colors used for subtitles, the duration of the opening sequence, as well as the screen format required by each platform. The automatically generated titles, descriptions, and tags still need to be adjusted to fit the tone of each platform, in order to avoid a mechanical repetition across all channels.

Posting on social media platforms and setting schedules

Starter can be published directly on some of the major platforms, while Pro adds a social calendar, the ability to publish multiple posts at once, support for multiple accounts, and coverage of a wider range of platforms; it allows connection to sites such as YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, and X. The system also generates titles, descriptions, and Hashtags.

Account authorization may become invalid due to an expired platform token. Before publishing, it is necessary to verify the time zone, cover image, privacy settings, commercial music usage, character limits set by the platform, and the policy regarding repeated content.

Currently, each message sent to X or scheduled to be sent consumes 1 additional Credit; these credits are usually refunded automatically in the event of a failure or when the scheduled task is deleted.

Exporting with Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve

Pro and Business versions allow for the bulk export of results, which can then be further refined in Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve using formats such as XML. They are suitable for teams that need professional color grading, audio processing, brand-specific animations, and a thorough review process.

Before the handover, it is necessary to check the media paths, fonts, compatibility of special effects, and frame rate. Generated B-Roll or cloud-based materials may not be provided in fully editable original layers.

Supported video sources

Free and Starter support local files, with a maximum size of around 10 GB per file; Starter also allows for automatic import from verified YouTube accounts.

Pro supports up to about 30 GB of local files and public MP4 URLs, as well as sources from a wider range of cloud storage services, live streaming platforms, podcasts, and recording services.

Business can also be connected to CMS or enterprise cloud storage.

Before importing a public link, it is necessary to confirm the rights to download and make further edits. Just because the platform can read the video does not mean that the user has permission to edit it, translate it, or use it for commercial purposes.

Free trial version

The free version costs $0; it provides 60 minutes of processing time per month and does not require a credit card. It includes basic AI slicing, subtitles, 9:16 aspect ratio conversion, 1 brand template, and export in up to 1080p resolution. However, the subtitles or the final video contain watermarks, and projects and media files are typically retained for only about 3 days.

The free version is suitable for testing the accuracy of excerpts and subtitles, but the short retention period means that the results need to be downloaded promptly. The free quota does not refer to 60 minutes of finished video; rather, it allows processing of approximately 60 minutes of original video.

Starter price

The Starter plan currently costs $15 per month, offering 150 minutes of usage per month. Its processing speed is higher than that of the Free plan; it includes features such as the ability to request resubmission of content, a Virality Score, no watermarks, editing of text and timelines, automatic publishing, a limited amount of B-Roll footage, up to 20 AI voice-over sessions per day, and export in 1080p resolution with more complete features.

The media usually retain it for about 29 to 30 days.

Starter is aimed at individual creators; it offers only a 9:16 aspect ratio, and lacks the team features available in Pro, as well as fixed 100GB of storage space, batch export capabilities, scheduling options for sharing content, and full generative editing functions.

Pro price

Pro currently costs $29 per month, offering 300 minutes of usage; paying annually grants 3600 minutes valid for 12 months.

The package includes formats of 9:16, 1:1, and 16:9; motion object tracking; 100GB of storage space; up to 4 brand templates; AI-powered video B-Roll; video dubbing; enhancement and cleanup tools; a social calendar; batch export functionality; integration with Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve; Clip Analytics; a team workspace; as well as API and MCP capabilities.

A Pro Pack includes 2 users and 300 minutes of service; a second pack can be purchased to increase the number of users to 4 and the time available to 600 minutes. At present, it is not possible to buy seats or credits separately – both must be added through additional packs.

Business price

Business offers customized pricing for scenarios that require more than 10 seats, large-scale processing, dedicated queues, custom storage, sub-teams, member permissions, real-time trend analysis, SSO, software license management, MSA, dedicated support, CMS, APIs, and custom integrations.

When making a purchase, it is necessary to clarify the monthly processing volume, concurrency levels, storage requirements, data retention period, model training needs, service level expectations, as well as the number of social media platforms and any additional costs; one should not rely solely on claims of \"unlimited\" capabilities.

How are credits calculated?

When OpusClip processes an original video, 1 Credit corresponds to 1 minute of video input. Uploading a 30-minute video typically requires 30 Credits, regardless of the number of short clips generated by the system.

Submitting projects via the API is subject to a minimum charge of 10 Credits, while regular submissions through web applications are not affected by this minimum requirement.

Monthly Credits are valid for 60 days, which means they can be carried over for up to one month; annual Credits are issued in a single payment upon purchase and are valid for 12 months.

The remaining quota and access rights after cancellation are handled in accordance with the account rules; the project may become inaccessible shortly after it is downgraded or cancelled.

OpusClip API

The current official pricing matrix includes the Video Editing API and the Scheduler API in the Pro and Business tiers. These APIs allow users to submit video processing tasks, check their status, and retrieve the resulting outputs; they support both polling and Webhook mechanisms.

According to the public documentation for Pro Beta and related developer programs, the API allows up to 15 hours per month or 900 Credits per month; each project requires a minimum of 10 Credits, and a maximum of 4 projects can run concurrently. Requests using standard keys are limited to about 30 per minute.

API tasks are processed asynchronously. In a production environment, it is necessary to verify webhook signatures, handle duplicate events, return a success status promptly, and use polling as a means to compensate for any missed events.

The documentation still uses overlapping terms for Pro Beta, Max, and Business; the actual eligibility and quotas should be based on what is shown in the account console.

MCP connects to the AI agent

OpusClip provides an official MCP Connector that enables compatible AI agents to carry out slicing, querying tasks, and scheduling social posts using natural language. The official GitHub organization also makes available the OpusClip CLI along with skill repositories, facilitating the installation of relevant workflows in coding agents.

MCP calls still consume the Credits of the same account, and are subject to the API concurrency and monthly limits. OAuth authorization, publishing permissions, and Webhook keys must be managed under the principle of least privilege; credentials for production social media accounts should not be included in prompts or made publicly available.

Zapier and enterprise integration

Pro allows integration of recording, storage, spreadsheet management, and publishing processes via Zapier; the current pricing page indicates that up to around 300 Credits can be used per month. Business offers additional features such as a CMS, cloud servers, and custom workflows.

What is Agent Opus?

Agent Opus is a proxy-based video production tool within the same product suite; it allows for the creation of videos with narration, motion graphics, and additional footage from scripts, articles, social media posts, recordings, or other materials, with video lengths of up to about 10 minutes. Its Credits can be shared with OpusClip, but the amount of resources required to generate different types of content does not follow the standard \"minutes of video input\" rule.

Agent Opus is more suitable for creating explanatory videos from scratch, while the OpusClip editor is better suited for editing and making fine adjustments to existing longer videos. The automatic extraction of content from the web is also subject to restrictions related to permissions and the range of sources that are supported.

Is it open source?

OpusClip’s core slicing model, web editor, video rendering capabilities, and cloud services are not open-source software. The repositories such as opus-skills available on GitHub provide CLI tools, examples of various skills and connections, but they do not contain the full source code of the platform; moreover, it is not possible to host these services locally as a substitute for the subscription-based version.

OpusClip usage guide

Complete a basic task.

1. Identify the audience, platform, format, duration, and the information that needs to be conveyed;
2. Prepare scripts, shots, or reference materials that can be used in OpusClip;
3. Select ClipAnything for long-video segmentation to create low-cost previews;
4. Use AI Copilot along with rephrasing to adjust the visuals, pace, subtitles, and audio;
5. Check each frame for characters, text, logos, lip movements, and factual accuracy;
6. Export in the desired format after confirming the licensing for music, portraits, and materials;

Create reusable professional workflows

1. Create scripts, shot lists, brand assets, and a list of elements that are prohibited from use;
2. Uniform parameters are saved for video segmentation in ClipAnything, AI Copilot and rephrasing, as well as for assessing the potential for spread via the Virality Score.
3. First, use representative shots to test the model and the quota;
4. Transfer the failed shots to manual editing or regenerate them;
5. Uniformize subtitles, volume, colors, and end credits;
6. Record the version and reviewer before publishing in batches;

Which users is it suitable for?

• Creators who continuously adapt podcasts and interviews into short videos;
• Teams that extract highlights from live broadcasts, webinars, and courses;
• Marketing agencies that manage multiple brands and social media accounts;
• Social media management that requires automatic subtitles, vertical format conversion, and batch publishing;
• Editors who continue to refine the footage in Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve;
• Developers who automate content workflows using APIs, MCP, or Zapier.

Product advantages

• A complete closed loop is formed, from selection, restructuring, subtitles, packaging to publication;
• It supports various video lengths ranging from 0 to 15 minutes, not limited to ultra-short videos;
• AI Copilot can search for segments by topic and prompt.
• Pro covers three frame sizes, B-Roll, voiceovers, export in professional software, and team collaboration;
• APIs, Webhooks, MCP, and Zapier connections are available publicly;
• The free version provides 60 minutes per month to test the effects of real media content.

Restrictions and Precautions

• ViralityScore cannot predict actual traffic, automatic segmentation may lead to misrepresentation of the content, and there can be errors in subtitle generation and character tracking as well.
• To use someone else’s podcasts, courses, live streams, and social media content, it is necessary to obtain permission for editing, translation, and commercial use.
• The amount of Credits deducted depends on the length of the original video; uploading a one-hour video can consume 60 Credits, even if only a short clip is left at the end.
• The monthly credit can be carried over for a maximum of one month; the Free plan allows such credit to be retained for about 3 days, while the Starter plan also has a retention limit of around 30 days.
• The Pro team space can accommodate up to 4 people; larger organizations need the Business version.
• APIs have minimum billing amounts, concurrency limits, and monthly caps; therefore, the number of minutes available in a Web package cannot be equated to unlimited API usage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is OpusClip free?

There is a permanent free plan that provides 60 minutes per month for processing the original video; basic slicing, subtitles, and 9:16 format conversion are available, but the exported video comes with a watermark and the project is retained for only about 3 days.

How much is OpusClip?

The Starter plan costs $15 per month for 150 minutes; the Pro plan costs $29 per month for 300 minutes.

Custom quotes for Business plans. With Pro, you can obtain 3600 minutes by making an annual payment.

How long a video can be processed with 1 Credit?

In the standard slicing on the web version, 1 Credit generally corresponds to 1 minute of video input. The number of short videos that are generated ultimately does not change the basic consumption amount, which is calculated based on the original length of the video.

Can it be automatically posted to TikTok and YouTube?

Yes. Starter allows direct publishing on certain platforms, while Pro adds support for scheduled posting and multi-account workflows on platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, and X.

Is it compatible with Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve?

Pro and Business versions allow for batch export, followed by further editing in Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.

Does OpusClip have an API?

There are Video Editing API, Scheduler API, Webhook, and official MCP connections available. The Pro version is currently available in beta or for public access, while the Business version is configured according to contracts; the exact quotas are indicated in the console.

Is OpusClip open source?

The core product is not open-source. The official GitHub repository contains CLI tools and proxy-related assets, but it does not allow self-hosting of the full slicing, editing, and rendering platform.