Use case
YouTube to Shorts converter
KeyMo turns a long YouTube video into up to 15 vertical clips for Shorts. Paste the link on a paid plan, or upload the MP4. Link import fetches up to 1080p and asks you to confirm you own the video or have permission. Clips are 9:16 at 1080x1920 with captions and no watermark, never 16:9. There is no free plan.
How it works
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Make sure you can use the video
Use your own videos, or ones where the creator has given you permission. KeyMo asks you to confirm this before it imports a YouTube link.
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Paste the link or upload the file
Link import is on paid plans and fetches up to 1080p. Or upload an MP4 or MOV instead. Either way the video must run 5 minutes to 3 hours, and an upload can be up to 10 GB.
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Pick a clip length
Auto chooses 15 to 90 seconds per clip. Short is 20 to 40 seconds, Medium is 40 to 60 and Long is 60 to 90.
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Review the scored clips
KeyMo returns up to 15 clips, each with a score out of 10 and a one-line reason. Only clips scoring 7 or higher are kept, so a weak video returns fewer.
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Set captions and tweak
Choose one of 12 caption styles, or none. To change a clip, open it in the chat editor and tell KeyMo what you want.
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Download and upload
Export each clip or the whole set as a ZIP. Files are 9:16, 1080x1920, 30 fps, H.264/AAC, with no watermark on any plan. Then upload them to YouTube Shorts yourself.
Why creators pick it
No separate download step
On a paid plan you paste the link and KeyMo imports the video, so you do not need a download tool first.
Reframed to 9:16
Automatic face-tracking reframe to vertical, with silence trimmed.
Word-by-word captions
12 caption styles, or no captions. Pro Glow, Bold Pop, Clean, Punch, Classic, Spotlight, Pulse, Karaoke, Reader, Duo, Slide and Headline.
Score and reason
Each clip has a score out of 10 and a short line on why it was picked, so you can post the strongest ones first.
Limits to know
Link import only fetches up to 1080p. Output is vertical 9:16 only. There is no free plan and no trial. Starter is $12 a month for 300 source minutes and Pro is $29 a month for 900.
FAQ
Can I use any YouTube link?
Only for videos you own or have permission to use. KeyMo asks you to confirm that before it imports a link. Link import is on paid plans and fetches up to 1080p.
Is there a free YouTube to Shorts converter in KeyMo?
No. KeyMo has no free plan and no trial. Starter is $12 a month for 300 source minutes and Pro is $29 a month for 900. If you need a free option, KeyMo is not it.
Does it turn the whole video into one Short?
No. KeyMo picks the strongest moments and returns up to 15 separate clips, each 15 to 90 seconds depending on the length you choose. It does not shrink a full video into a single Short.
Can I get a 16:9 version?
No. KeyMo exports vertical 9:16 clips at 1080x1920 only. It does not export 16:9.
How long can the source video be?
From 5 minutes up to 3 hours, which is a maximum of 180 minutes per source video. Uploads can be up to 10 GB.
How long can each Short be?
KeyMo makes clips of 15 to 90 seconds. Auto picks the length, or you can choose Short (20 to 40 s), Medium (40 to 60 s) or Long (60 to 90 s). YouTube sets its own maximum Short length, so check YouTube's current rules before you upload.
Is it legal to clip someone else's YouTube video?
That depends on the video and where you are, and this page is not legal advice. KeyMo is built for videos you own or have permission to use, and asks you to confirm that on import.
Can I edit a clip before posting?
Yes. Open a clip in the chat editor and tell KeyMo what to change. Edit mode accepts clips from 15 seconds to 10 minutes. You can also change the caption style.
How long are my files kept?
Source files are kept for 7 days and finished clips for 30 days, so download what you need within that time.
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