OpusClip
OpusClip turns long videos into short clips with AI; 2026 plans run from a free 60-credit tier to Pro at $29/month, with new audio fades and B-roll layouts.
About OpusClip
What is OpusClip (2026 update)
OpusClip is an AI video repurposing tool that takes a long video, such as a podcast or webinar, and automatically cuts it into short vertical clips with captions for platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. It targets podcasters, creators, and marketing teams who want short-form content without manually scrubbing through hours of footage.
What is new in 2026
OpusClip added audio fades, letting users apply smooth fade in and fade out up to 5 seconds per side on a clip, either by dragging directly on the timeline or setting it once in a Brand Template so it applies to every clip automatically, which helps short vertical clips loop more cleanly. B-roll placement got more flexible too, B-roll clips no longer have to take over the full frame, and users can now switch any B-roll clip to Picture-in-Picture or a Split layout from the Layout menu. Agent Opus, the platform’s AI editing agent, now regenerates edits using the same Seedance model that generated the original video, so results stay visually consistent instead of drifting from the rest of the cut, and edits now apply automatically without a manual confirm step. OpusClip also introduced Advanced Mode, a video-generation mode that turns an idea, or source material you provide, into a finished short-form video. On mobile, the app added push notifications for when clips are ready, support for 8 languages, and the ability to specify a video’s spoken language so captions transcribe correctly.
Key features
- Automatic long-to-short video clipping with AI-selected highlight moments
- Auto-generated captions synced to speech
- Audio fades up to 5 seconds per side, settable per clip or via Brand Templates
- Flexible B-roll layouts including Picture-in-Picture and Split
- Agent Opus AI editing agent with model-consistent regeneration
- Advanced Mode for generating a short-form video from an idea or source material
Pricing in 2026
OpusClip runs on a credit system where 1 credit covers each minute of source footage processed, with partial minutes rounded down and a 1-credit minimum for videos under a minute, so cost tracks how much raw footage you upload rather than how many clips come out of it.
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 60 monthly credits for one user, no credit card required, watermarked exports that expire after 3 days |
| Starter | $15/month | 150 credits per month, monthly billing only |
| Pro | $29/month or $174/year (about $14.50/month) | 300 credits per month, up to 50% savings on annual billing |
| Business | Custom | Custom credit allocation and team features, contact sales for pricing |
Monthly plan credits expire after 60 days, while annual plan credits stay valid for a full 12 months from when they are granted.
Who should use it
OpusClip fits podcasters and video creators who publish regularly to short-form platforms and want to skip manual clipping and captioning. The Free plan is enough to test the workflow on a few short uploads, Starter suits occasional creators with light monthly footage, and Pro is the practical tier for anyone processing multiple long videos a month, since its 300 credits and annual discount stretch further per dollar than Starter.
Limitations and alternatives
Because credits are consumed by source footage length rather than output clips, uploading long raw recordings burns through a plan’s allowance fast, so budget accordingly if you regularly upload multi-hour footage. Free plan exports carry a watermark and expire after just 3 days, so they are not suitable for anything you need to keep. If you want alternatives, Veed.io and Riverside offer similar AI clipping and captioning features with their own credit or minute-based pricing, and Descript is worth comparing if you also want a full transcript-based video editor rather than an automated clipping tool alone.
Frequently asked questions
How much does OpusClip cost in 2026?
Free gives 60 monthly credits with watermarked exports, Starter is $15/month for 150 credits, Pro is $29/month (or $174/year) for 300 credits, and Business is custom priced.
How does OpusClip's credit system work?
One credit covers each minute of source footage processed, with partial minutes rounded down and a 1-credit minimum, so cost depends on how much raw video you upload, not how many clips are generated.
What did OpusClip add in 2026?
Audio fades up to 5 seconds per side, flexible B-roll layouts including Picture-in-Picture and Split, model-consistent Agent Opus regeneration, and a new Advanced Mode that generates short-form video from an idea or source material.
What are alternatives to OpusClip?
Veed.io and Riverside offer similar AI clipping and captioning, and Descript is a good option if you also want a full transcript-based video editor.
Information last verified: September 2026.
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