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The number of clips depends mainly on the clipping strategy you choose and on the duration and quality of the source video. There’s no per-clip cost: you only pay for the minutes processed.

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The strategy defines the result

The strategy tells the AI what to look for and how long each cut should be:
  • Ready-made strategies: tested settings, organized by content type. The fastest way to get started.
  • Custom strategy: you set the duration and give instructions (what to focus on, title style).
Start with a ready-made strategy to understand the system. Then create custom strategies for your niche.

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Approximate amount per hour of video

StrategyClips per hour
Conservative5 to 10
Moderate10 to 15
Aggressive15 to 25
These are typical ranges. The actual result varies depending on the content.

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What influences the amount

  • Segment duration: the more time you select, the more cut opportunities
  • Audio quality: clean audio with clear speech yields more usable moments
  • Content type: livestreams and podcasts tend to generate more cuts than short, static videos
  • Strategy configuration: shorter durations allow more cuts; specific instructions focus on certain moments

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Examples by content type

Podcast (60 min)

8 to 12 clips of 30 to 60s: insights, funny moments, and quotes.

Gaming livestream (3h)

15 to 25 clips of 15 to 45s: plays, reactions, and epic fails.

Lesson (45 min)

6 to 10 clips of 45 to 90s: explanations and demonstrations.

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Credits and clips are not the same thing

  • Credits measure the minutes processed (1 credit = 1 minute)
  • Clips are the result of the strategy, with no limit and no extra cost per clip
Example: processing 45 minutes costs 45 credits and can generate from 6 to 12 clips, depending on the strategy.

Next: How Credits Work

Understand CutPro’s credit system
Last modified on June 2, 2026