What you get

Five Shorts from one long video.

Five script variants

One long video, five Shorts. Different angles, different hooks, different audiences.

Each under 60 seconds

Word count calibrated to runtime at normal speaking pace. No 'this script is too long' surprises.

Hook-loop-payoff structure

The Shorts shape: catch them in 3 seconds, hold them with curiosity, pay it off so they rewatch.

Suggested visuals

Each script flags where to cut to b-roll, text overlay, or talking head.

How it works

From one long video to five Shorts.

01

Paste your YouTube video

Long-form content works best — interviews, lectures, vlogs over 20 minutes.

02

Get five script options

All under 60 seconds. Each takes a different angle on the source material.

03

Record and upload

Read, record, post. Five Shorts from one video = five times the algorithm exposure.

Examples

Inputs, outputs.

▸ 90-min podcast
5 Shorts: best quote, surprising story, hot take, advice, behind-the-scenes
▸ 60-min tutorial
5 Shorts: each covering one step or one common mistake
▸ 45-min keynote
5 Shorts: main thesis, best joke, contrarian take, stat, takeaway
▸ Long vlog or daily upload
5 Shorts: storyline reframed for vertical, 60-second runtime
Built for

Built for YouTube creators.

Long-form YouTubers

The Shorts algorithm rewards channels that ship Shorts. Stop choosing between long and short — ship both.

Podcast creators

Every episode is five Shorts. Reach the audience that won't sit through 90 minutes but will watch 60 seconds.

Educators on YouTube

Your tutorials are gold. Split them into Shorts and you'll triple your channel growth.

Questions

Honest answers.

Will the Shorts script sound like me or like a robot?

RecapGPT preserves the speaker's voice in pull-quotes and writes connective prose in a neutral editorial tone. Most users tweak 10-15% before publishing — far less than starting from a raw transcript. If you want a stronger personal voice, edit the connective sentences and leave the quotes alone.

Is it really free?

Yes. You get 3 free conversions per month with no credit card required. Pro is $5.99/mo for unlimited conversions and longer videos. We don't run ads or sell your data.

What format does the output come in?

Markdown, HTML, or plain text — your choice. Works with WordPress, Ghost, Substack, Medium, Notion, Obsidian, and anything else that accepts standard text. No lock-in.

Can I convert someone else's YouTube video?

Yes, if the video is public. The output is your draft, but the underlying ideas belong to the original creator — cite them, link to the video, and don't republish verbatim. Best practice is to use AI drafts as a starting point for your own analysis or commentary, not a substitute for it.

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