Creating Clips

Create short video clips from published episodes for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and other social platforms.

Starting a New Clip#

1. Navigate to Clips in the studio sidebar.
2. Click the Create Clip button in the top right corner.
3. A popover opens with a searchable episode picker. Episodes are grouped by podcast.
4. Type in the search field to filter by episode title, then select an episode.

You can only create clips from published episodes that have a processed video.

The Clip Editor#

After selecting an episode, the clip editor loads with:

• Episode header showing the podcast title and episode name
• Video player with the full episode
• Clip range controls for setting start and end times
• Title input for naming your clip
• Action buttons for previewing and saving

Setting Start and End Times#

Using Keyboard Shortcuts#

The fastest way to set clip boundaries:

1. Play the episode in the video player.
2. Press I on your keyboard to set the start time at the current playback position.
3. Continue playing or scrub forward to the desired end point.
4. Press O to set the end time at the current playback position.

The duration display on the right updates in real time.

Editing Manually#

Click directly on the Start or End time values in the clip range panel to type in exact times.

Previewing Your Clip#

1. Click Preview Clip to enter preview mode.
2. A preview mode banner appears showing the time range and duration.
3. The player replays only your selected range so you can confirm the timing.
4. Click Exit Preview to return to editing.

Saving Your Clip#

1. Enter a title in the Clip Title field.
2. Click Save Clip.
3. The button shows "Creating..." while processing.
4. You are redirected to the Clips gallery where the new clip appears with a processing spinner.

The clip must be at least 1 second long and must have a title.

Frequently Asked Questions#

Can I create clips from unpublished episodes?

No. You can only create clips from published episodes that have a processed video. Publish the episode first, then create clips from it.

Is there a maximum length for clips?

Clips must be at least 1 second long, and there is no strict maximum. However, for social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels, shorter clips (15-60 seconds) tend to perform best.