How are the moments for each short selected?

Working from the transcript of the main source, semantic cleanup finds self-contained segments with narrative value instead of cutting every 60 seconds by clock. You review and adjust the selection.

Do the clips come out ready in vertical?

Yes. Each segment can go through 9:16 auto reframe with subject tracking and burned-in subtitles, so the clip is publishable without recomposing framing by hand.

When is automating this workflow NOT worth it?

If your content depends on complex visual montage or has little dialogue, transcript-based selection adds little and picking moments manually is better.

What does processing a very long video cost?

Transcription and rendering run on your local Companion, so source duration does not translate into cloud compute bills. Semantic features use the OpenAI API with BYOK when applicable.

Turn long videos into Shorts with AI transcript workflow

Max Editor finds self-contained segments in the transcript, reframes them to 9:16 while tracking the subject, and burns in captions, so every Short ships publishable without recutting.

Use-case explanation

Full workflow: long-form to shorts

This page details how to transform long content into multiple short clips with coherent storytelling.

Real problem

Repurposing long-form into shorts often breaks context and consumes manual selection time.

How Max Editor solves it

It uses transcript and thematic suggestions to split smarter, then formats captions and framing per platform.

User steps

Analyze full transcript.
Pick high-potential clip blocks.
Export vertical short-form versions.

Expected outcome

More outputs per long-form source.
Better narrative continuity.
More consistent short-form publishing.

Frequently asked questions

How are the moments for each short selected?: Working from the transcript of the main source, semantic cleanup finds self-contained segments with narrative value instead of cutting every 60 seconds by clock. You review and adjust the selection.
Do the clips come out ready in vertical?: Yes. Each segment can go through 9:16 auto reframe with subject tracking and burned-in subtitles, so the clip is publishable without recomposing framing by hand.
When is automating this workflow NOT worth it?: If your content depends on complex visual montage or has little dialogue, transcript-based selection adds little and picking moments manually is better.
What does processing a very long video cost?: Transcription and rendering run on your local Companion, so source duration does not translate into cloud compute bills. Semantic features use the OpenAI API with BYOK when applicable.

What is Max Editor

You recorded an hour-long show. Walk out with the clean cut and the vertical clips, without editing a timeline.

Max Editor transcribes, finds the best moments, removes filler and repetition, builds the sequences and reframes them to vertical with captions. You edit by deleting words. The heavy lifting runs on your PC or your Android: no credits, no cloud minutes.

Import & transcribe. Drag in your video or paste a YouTube link. It's transcribed word by word on your own PC or phone, with exact per-word timing.
AI builds your sequences. The editor reads the script and proposes ready-made thematic sequences: it groups the best moments by topic, with no manual assembly.
Refine by text. Delete fillers, silences and repetitions by selecting text. AI cleanup trims the video for you, keeping the pace.
Reframe, captions & export. Vertical 9:16 reframe tracking the subject, 24 caption styles, AI-suggested B-roll and batch export. Ready for YouTube, TikTok or Reels.

14 days free · No credit card · Windows & Android

Fair pricing, no surprises

14 days free. No card to start. Cancel anytime.

Basic · $15/mo
Your PC does all the work.
- Transcript-first editing with Max Companion
- Transcription, reframe and export with no minute limits
- Your own OpenAI key (BYOK), no markup
- 10 projects · 1 device
Pro · $45/mo
For active creators: edit from anywhere.
- Everything in Basic
- Full web editor from any browser
- Cloud: upload, download and remote backup
- 100 projects · 2 devices
Unlimited · $65/mo
For teams and agencies.
- Everything in Pro
- Remote export across devices
- Shared workspaces and supervision
- Unlimited projects · 5 devices

Every plan includes a 14-day trial, transcription, reframe and export with no minute limits on your own devices, and AI cleanup with your own OpenAI key at no markup.