FFmpeg Alternative
FFmpeg will crop, scale and burn in subtitles all day. What it will not do is pick the moment, follow the subject across frames, or write the caption.
OpusClip takes a source URL and returns clips already cut, reframed to 9:16, 1:1 or 16:9, captioned, and trimmed of filler words. One request instead of a filtergraph.
Where hand-written pipelines run out
Choosing the moment
Our ClipAnything model extracts key moments from any video type: vlogs, sports, TV shows, behind-the-scenes footage, news and music videos, not just talking heads.
Following the subject
Reframe Anything, currently in alpha, identifies key objects and actions, tracks them across frames, and reframes to 9:16, 1:1 and cinematic 16:9. A fixed crop filter cannot follow a ball or a presenter.
Writing the words
Captions, keyword highlights, emoji and headline text are generated from the transcript, with per-word timings underneath, so subtitles land in sync without a separate alignment pass.
Replace a chain with a request
Trims, aspect-ratio changes, caption burn-in and filler-word removal arrive as parameters and named operations, not as a stack of filters you maintain.
Removal operations shorten the clip and keep video, captions and audio in sync.
Replace a chain with a request
Trims, aspect-ratio changes, caption burn-in and filler-word removal arrive as parameters and named operations, not as a stack of filters you maintain.
Removal operations shorten the clip and keep video, captions and audio in sync.
Keep render-level control when you want it
Our 34 launch-video templates are editable Remotion source in a public repository, and local preview and MP4 rendering are free with no account.
Use the API where decisions matter, and code where frames matter.
Keep render-level control when you want it
Our 34 launch-video templates are editable Remotion source in a public repository, and local preview and MP4 rendering are free with no account.
Use the API where decisions matter, and code where frames matter.
Know what it costs
FFmpeg costs you compute and maintenance. Our API is metered: 1 credit is 1 minute of processing, with a 10-credit minimum per API project and 900 credits a month on Pro Beta and Max.
Plenty of teams run both, and that is a reasonable answer.
Know what it costs
FFmpeg costs you compute and maintenance. Our API is metered: 1 credit is 1 minute of processing, with a 10-credit minimum per API project and 900 credits a month on Pro Beta and Max.
Plenty of teams run both, and that is a reasonable answer.
Swapping a script for an API call
Point at the source
POST a URL from YouTube, Vimeo, Zoom, Drive, Dropbox, Loom and others, or any public S3 MP4 link. Inputs run up to 10 hours and 30GB.
Declare the output
Set the aspect ratio, clip duration, language and brand template in the request. Filler-word removal is a single flag.
Let it decide
Pick ClipBasic for talk-driven footage or ClipAnything for everything else, and let the model select and reframe the moments.
Collect the files
Fetch clips by project id and pull HD download URLs, with a signed webhook telling your service when the render is done.
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Aspect ratio on request
Portrait, landscape or square set at submit time, with AI reframe covering 9:16, 1:1, 4:5 and 16:9.
Filler words removed
One flag strips um, uh and like, and pause removal is available as an edit operation.
Captions in sync
Burned-in captions with keyword highlights, built from per-word timings.
B-roll
Contextually relevant AI image and stock B-roll can be toggled on, and repositioned by hand.
Censor jobs
Bleep or mask flagged words through a dedicated endpoint instead of scripting audio filters.
HD exports
Export one clip or a whole collection, with preview URLs kept separate from the HD download.
Signed webhooks
Delivery notifications signed with your organization's API secret key, so your service can verify them.
Editable source option
Open-source Remotion templates for cases where you genuinely want to control every frame.
What people are saying
"OpusClip is super easy to use. Just upload and let it do it's thing. I like that you can change the start and end but just highlighting the text. The rating system makes it easy to know which clips are best. Can make clips really quickly and is perfect for vloggers and podcasts"
Spencer W.
"Opus Clip saves me hours! Its AI finds the best parts of any long form video, then whips up catchy clips with smart captions and b-roll. Boom, instant social media content that actually engages!!"
Martin R.
"Everything is automated, I don't have to find clips or worry about captions, it is all done for me. I use it two or three times a month, and find it is as easy to use on mobile than on desktop. It's easy to get started, and the clips can be easily uploaded to social media - I use them on Instagram on TikTok."
Anonymous
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OpusClip a drop-in replacement for FFmpeg?
No, and nothing honestly is. FFmpeg is a local encoder you script frame by frame; OpusClip is a hosted API that makes editorial decisions and returns rendered clips. Teams often keep FFmpeg for deterministic transcoding and use us for the editorial pass.
What does it cost compared with running FFmpeg myself?
1 credit is 1 minute of video processing, and API projects carry a 10-credit minimum, about 10 minutes of clip time. FFmpeg costs only your own compute, so the trade is money against the engineering time of building moment selection, tracking and captioning.
Can I still control the render myself?
Yes. Our 34 launch-video templates are editable Remotion source in a public repository, and installing, previewing and rendering MP4s locally are free and need no Opus account.
What are the input limits?
10 hours of duration and 30GB per file, in 20+ languages. Projects expire after 30 days by default unless auto-save is enabled on your account.
Frequently Asked Questions
What languages does your video transcription tool support?
Our AI free video transcription technology supports over 20 languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, and more. The system automatically detects the spoken language or allows you to specify it before processing. This makes transcribing multilingual video content simple and accurate.
Can I edit my video transcription after it's generated?
Yes, our platform includes a built-in editor for your free video transcription. You can correct any inaccuracies, format text, and add speaker labels directly in the interface. The editor synchronizes with timestamps, making it easy to perfect your transcript before exporting it for use.
What makes AI video transcription faster than manual methods?
AI video transcription processes speech in minutes rather than hours of manual typing. Our advanced algorithms recognize speech patterns across different accents and languages, providing time-stamped text with speaker identification. This technology lets you transcribe a 60-minute video in just a few minutes.
How much does it cost to transcribe a video?
Video transcription costs vary based on video length and features needed. Our platform offers a free trial transcription so you can experience the quality before committing. After that, we provide affordable pricing plans for regular video transcription needs with multi-language support and speaker detection.
How can I transcribe a video?
Upload your video file or paste a link to our AI free video transcription tool. The system automatically converts speech to text with over 95% accuracy. Once complete, you can download your transcript in various formats like TXT, SRT, or VTT for captions, blog posts, or other content.
How accurate are AI YouTube video transcription tools?
AI YouTube video transcript extractors typically achieve 95%+ accuracy for clear audio in English, with strong performance in over 50 other languages. For best results, videos with clear audio and minimal background noise produce the most accurate transcripts, though you can edit any errors afterward.
What formats can I download YouTube video transcripts in?
YouTube video transcript generators typically allow you to download transcripts in multiple formats including TXT (plain text), SRT (SubRip Subtitle), and VTT (Web Video Text Tracks) files. These different formats support various use cases from content creation to adding captions to videos.
Can I transcribe someone else's YouTube video?
Yes, you can transcribe anyone's public YouTube video using a YouTube video transcript generator. Simply copy the video URL, paste it into the transcription tool, and the AI will extract the spoken content into text format. This is useful for research, content repurposing, or accessibility purposes.
How to get a YouTube video transcript from any video?
To get a YouTube video transcript, copy the video URL and paste it into a transcript generator tool. Click "Generate Transcript" and the AI will process the audio, delivering a complete text version in under a minute. You can then edit, format, and download the transcript in your preferred format.
Does YouTube have auto transcription?
Yes, YouTube offers auto transcription for many videos, but these transcripts often contain errors. For more accurate results, use a dedicated YouTube video transcript generator that employs advanced AI to deliver 95%+ accuracy, proper formatting, and additional features like timestamp integration and multiple export formats.
Can I get a transcript of a YouTube video?
Yes, you can get a transcript of any YouTube video by using an AI-powered YouTube video transcript extractor. Simply paste the video URL into the tool, and it will automatically convert the spoken content into text format with high accuracy, allowing you to download the transcript in seconds.
