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Supported Video Types

1. Conversation-Driven Videos (Highly Recommended)

OpusClip is optimized for content with clear, spoken dialogue, where the AI can analyze speech for context, keywords, and emotional cues. These video types work best:

• Video Podcasts – Ideal for pulling out key takeaways or highlights

• Educational Videos – Great for repurposing lessons, tutorials, or webinars

• Product Reviews – Captures core insights and persuasive selling points

• Interviews – Extract compelling soundbites and quotes

• Motivational Speeches – Perfect for creating shareable inspiration clips

Why it works: These videos have structured conversations or monologues, allowing OpusClip’s AI to identify “viral moments” with high relevance and clarity.

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2. Visual or Action-Based Videos (With ClipAnything Model)

With its ClipAnything AI model, OpusClip also supports more dynamic or visual content types—even those with minimal dialogue:

• Vlogs – Captures emotional expressions and key moments using visual + audio cues

• Sports Videos – Highlights peak action and crowd reactions

• TV Shows or Series – Can extract dramatic moments or humorous scenes

• Visual Storytelling – Music-backed videos or performance clips with expressive visuals

How it works: ClipAnything leverages not just speech, but also audio tone, scene changes, facial reactions, and visual dynamics to generate meaningful clips.

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Supported Sources and Platforms

You can use OpusClip with content from a wide variety of platforms:

• YouTube

• Google Drive

• Vimeo

• Zoom

• Rumble

• Twitch

• Facebook

• LinkedIn

• Twitter (X)

• Loom

• Riverside

• StreamYard

Additionally, you can upload local files directly from your device.

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Supported File Formats

• MP4

• MOV

• WebM

These formats are supported for both platform imports and direct file uploads.

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Technical Requirements

To ensure smooth processing and high-quality output, keep the following in mind:

• Video Length:

  • Up to 10 hours for linked videos

  • Up to 3 hours for direct uploads

• Minimum Spoken Words:

  • At least 30 spoken words for accurate AI detection

• Language:

  • Must be in one of OpusClip’s supported languages (e.g., English, German, Spanish, French, and others)

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Limitations: What Doesn’t Work Well

While OpusClip is powerful, it's not ideal for every video type. These formats may deliver subpar results:

• Silent or Low-Speech Content – Gaming videos, B-roll, or music-only content

• Raw Footage with No Narrative – Content lacking structure or talking points

• Heavily Edited Videos with Overlays – May interfere with AI’s visual tracking or context detection

Why it struggles: OpusClip’s AI relies primarily on spoken context and emotional flow to identify clipping points. Without speech, its accuracy and relevance can drop significantly.

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Conclusion

To get the best out of OpusClip, choose content that tells a story through spoken words, emotional cues, or expressive visuals. Podcasts, tutorials, and interviews are perfect candidates, while purely visual or music-driven videos may need manual adjustments or alternate tools.

Whether you're a content creator, educator, or marketer, understanding the right video types will help you unlock OpusClip’s full potential—saving time while maximizing content impact.

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FAQ's

1. What video formats are supported by OpusClip for uploading?

OpusClip supports the following video file formats:

• MP4

• MOV

• WebM
  These are compatible for both local uploads and imported content.

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2. Can I upload videos with little spoken content to OpusClip?

Yes, you can—but results may vary. OpusClip performs best with videos that contain at least 30 spoken words. Videos with minimal or no speech (like visual storytelling, music-only content, or raw gaming footage) may produce less accurate or contextually weak clips.

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3. Does OpusClip support conversation-driven videos like podcasts and reviews?

Absolutely. Video podcasts, interviews, reviews, webinars, and motivational speeches are ideal for OpusClip. These formats provide rich spoken content, which helps the AI accurately identify meaningful moments and generate high-quality clips.

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4. Are gaming or music videos compatible with OpusClip's requirements?

Partially. While gaming or music videos can be processed using OpusClip’s ClipAnything model, they often lack the dialogue-driven context the AI relies on. This can result in less relevant clips unless the videos include commentary or voiceovers.

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5. Does OpusClip support uploading videos in MP4, MOV, or WebM formats?

Yes. These three formats—MP4, MOV, and WebM—are fully supported for local uploads.

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6. Can I upload local videos directly from my device to OpusClip?

Yes. You can upload videos directly from your computer in supported formats (MP4, MOV, WebM) without using a third-party link.

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7. Are there any restrictions on video file size for uploads in OpusClip?

Yes. While exact file size limits aren't specified, local uploads are capped at 3 hours of video length, and best results occur with smaller file sizes under 200MB, especially for scheduling or faster processing.

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8. What are the maximum durations allowed for uploaded videos in OpusClip?

• Up to 10 hours for linked videos (e.g., YouTube, Google Drive)

• Up to 3 hours for direct local uploads

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10. Do I need to use public links or can I upload private videos to OpusClip?

You can upload private local files directly from your device, which remain secure in your OpusClip dashboard. For platform-linked videos (e.g., YouTube), the link must be public or unlisted for OpusClip to access and process the content.