Create Reels from Any Video

Instagram Reels Maker

Q: Can I make Instagram Reels from YouTube videos?

Yes. Paste any YouTube URL and Shortzly will analyze the video, find engaging moments, crop to 9:16, add captions, and give you Reels-ready clips.

Q: What aspect ratio does Instagram Reels use?

Instagram Reels use 9:16 (1080x1920). Shortzly also supports 4:5 (1080x1350) for Instagram Feed posts and 1:1 (1080x1080) for Instagram Square.

Q: Can I add my brand to the Reels?

Yes. Use Brand Templates to save your logo watermark, preferred caption style, font, colors, and intro/outro videos. Apply them to all your Reels for consistent branding.

Q: How do I post Reels from Shortzly?

Download the rendered Reel and upload directly to Instagram. Shortzly also supports direct publishing to Instagram via connected social accounts.

Turn your existing video content into Instagram Reels that get engagement. Shortzly's AI finds the best moments, formats them for Instagram, and adds the captions and effects that boost reach.

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How It Works

Three Steps to Viral Shorts

Paste Your Video URL

Drop any YouTube, Vimeo, or Twitch link. Or upload your own video file directly.

AI Finds the Best Moments

Our AI analyzes your video, scores every segment for viral potential, and selects the highlights.

Download Polished Clips

Review, customize captions and face tracking, then download ready-to-post clips in any format.

Why Shortzly

Why Creators Choose Shortzly

Instagram-Ready Format

Clips are optimized for Instagram's 9:16 Reels format with proper resolution, face tracking, and caption placement for maximum engagement.

Repurpose for Instagram

Turn YouTube videos, podcast episodes, and webinars into Instagram Reels without creating new content from scratch.

Brand Consistency

Apply brand templates with custom watermarks, caption styles, and intro/outro videos for a consistent Instagram presence.

Features

Everything You Need to Create Shorts

AI Highlight Detection

Finds the most engaging moments from your long-form content for Reels.

9:16 Face Tracking

Smart speaker detection keeps faces perfectly centered in vertical Instagram format.

Animated Captions

6 caption styles optimized for Instagram's audience and viewing behavior.

Brand Templates

Save caption styles, watermarks, and intro/outro videos as reusable templates.

4:5 Feed Format

Also export in 4:5 for Instagram Feed posts and carousels alongside Reels.

Smart Thumbnails

AI picks the best frame for your Reel's cover image based on face, sharpness, and color.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make Instagram Reels from YouTube videos?

What aspect ratio does Instagram Reels use?

Can I add my brand to the Reels?

How do I post Reels from Shortzly?

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