Short Form Video Maker: Go Viral with Engaging Clips

Effortlessly create viral shorts for social media with AI captions, boosting engagement across platforms.

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Agent is the first creative engine built to transform a single prompt into a complete video.

Example Prompt 1
For tech-savvy content creators and marketers, a 90-second promotional video should highlight HeyGen's advanced AI capabilities. This video needs a sleek, high-tech visual aesthetic with futuristic transitions and an informative, confident voiceover complemented by subtle background tech music. The focus should be on the innovative use of AI avatars to generate unique and engaging "viral shorts", underscoring HeyGen's role as a leading "AI video editor".
Example Prompt 2
Illustrate how educators and corporate trainers can efficiently create engaging learning materials with HeyGen in a 1-minute explainer video. The visual style must be clear, instructional, and professional, utilizing on-screen text overlays and animated graphics, paired with a calming, authoritative voiceover. Emphasize the convenience of automatically adding Subtitles/captions for accessibility and how HeyGen's "user-friendly interface" enhances content creation, especially for those looking for advanced "AI captions".
Example Prompt 3
A 45-second quick-tip video is needed for social media managers and aspiring influencers, concentrating on maximizing content reach across platforms using HeyGen. This video should adopt a bright, energetic visual style with fast-paced cuts and examples showcasing different social media feeds, accompanied by trendy, upbeat music and concise voiceovers. Highlight the utility of Aspect-ratio resizing & exports to seamlessly "repurpose your content" for various "social media" platforms, ensuring optimal presentation everywhere.
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Creative Engine

No Crew. No Cuts. Just Your AI Video Agent at Work

Agent is the first creative engine built to transform a single prompt into a complete video.

Prompt-Native Video Creation

Agent is the first creative engine built to transform a single prompt into a complete video. You describe the idea. Agent returns a fully constructed, publish-ready asset. There is no need to write scripts, manage assets, or piece together content manually.

End-to-End Video Generation

Agent handles the full video creation process. It writes a clear and compelling script based on your idea, selects images that match the tone and message, adds natural and emotion-aware voiceover, applies edits and transitions for polished pacing, and finalizes subtitles, timing, and rhythm for clarity and performance.

Built with Structure and Intent

Unlike traditional workflows that rely on timelines and manual assembly, Agent constructs videos from the ground up. Each output is intentionally designed to match your goal. From messaging and rhythm to scene flow and audience fit. The result is a coherent and purpose-driven video.

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How a short form video maker Works

Create engaging, viral short-form videos for social media quickly and easily, transforming your content with AI-powered editing and customizable tools.

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Step 1
Create Your Project
Start by uploading your existing video content or generating a script to leverage HeyGen's text-to-video from script capability for a fresh start.
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Choose a Template
Select from a wide range of professionally designed templates & scenes to instantly give your short-form video a dynamic and engaging look.
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Add Captions
Enhance accessibility and engagement by automatically adding subtitles/captions to your video clips, perfect for viewers watching without sound.
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Step 4
Export Your Short
Optimize your video for various platforms with aspect-ratio resizing & exports, ensuring it looks perfect on YouTube Shorts, Reels, or TikTok.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does HeyGen simplify the video editing process for content creators?

HeyGen leverages advanced AI video editing to provide a user-friendly interface with a drag-and-drop editor. Content creators can easily create videos from text using AI avatars and a variety of templates, streamlining their content creation process for engaging short videos.

Can HeyGen help me repurpose long-form content into viral shorts for social media?

Absolutely! HeyGen's powerful short form video maker capabilities, including AI Reframe and AI captions, are designed to transform your long videos into engaging viral shorts optimized for platforms like YouTube Shorts, TikTok videos, and Instagram Reels. Its aspect-ratio resizing and export options ensure your repurposed content reaches a wider audience.

What technical features does HeyGen offer for detailed video customization and high-quality output?

HeyGen provides robust technical features for comprehensive video customization, including advanced subtitle/caption animation and high-quality voiceover generation. You can export videos in 1080p resolution as MP4 video files, complete with branding controls, to maintain a professional and consistent look across all your content.

How quickly can I create engaging short videos with HeyGen's AI capabilities?

HeyGen's AI video editor and short form video maker are designed for speed and efficiency. With a rich library of templates and the ability to generate videos from script using AI, you can rapidly create engaging video clips and viral shorts that capture audience engagement on social media platforms.