> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://cut.pro/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to make your first clip

> The complete path, from link to ready-to-post clip, in just a few minutes

This is the **ideal flow** in CutPro, from start to finish. If it's your first time, follow the steps in order. Each step takes a few seconds, and the AI does the heavy lifting for you.

<Tip>
  **The fastest path:** paste the link → choose a ready-made strategy → use the suggested segment → click **Generate clips**. Done. You can customize everything later, but you don't need to in order to get a good result on your first try.
</Tip>

## The flow at a glance

<Steps>
  <Step title="Paste the link or upload the file">
    Open the [Clipper](https://cut.pro/studio/clipper) and paste the link into the **"Paste your livestream or video link here..."** field, then click **Generate clips now**.

    Prefer to upload a file from your computer? Use the **Upload file** button.

    <Check>Works with YouTube, TikTok, Twitch, Kick, Vimeo, Google Drive, and much more. The video must be **at least 1 minute** long.</Check>

    See all the sources in [Where can I get videos from?](/docs/en/making-first-clip/video-sources).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Wait for the analysis">
    The screen shows **"Analyzing video..."** while the AI fetches the video's information (duration, platform, audio language). It takes a few seconds.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose the strategy">
    The **strategy** tells the AI *what to look for* in your clips: the tone, the focus, and the duration of each cut.

    * **Just starting out?** Pick one of the **ready-made** strategies. They have already been tested for engagement and are the fastest way to get a good result.
    * **Want full control?** Choose **Custom** and fill in:
      * **What to look for in the cuts** — e.g. *"focus on funny moments and reactions, avoid segments about politics"*
      * **Hook and title style** — e.g. *"subtle tone, prefer questions over statements, 6 words max"*
      * **Duration** — leave it on **Auto** (the AI decides, up to 90s) or set min/max yourself

    <Note>
      Each clip's duration can range from **10s to 90s** in the presets. Short ones (up to 30s) work best on TikTok; medium ones (30–60s) on Instagram; long ones (60–90s) on YouTube.
    </Note>

    Want to understand how many clips each strategy generates? See [How many clips can you generate?](/docs/en/making-first-clip/how-many-clips).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select the video segment">
    Under **Video segment**, use the slider to choose **only the part that matters**. The AI only analyzes what you select, and you only pay for that.

    <Warning>
      **1 credit = 1 minute** processed. Don't select the entire video if the good part is just a piece of it. Skip intros and filler to save credits.
    </Warning>

    Example: a 3-hour livestream → you select 1 hour → you pay 60 credits. Details in [Duration limits](/docs/en/making-first-clip/video-length).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose a template (optional)">
    The **template** is the look applied to the clips: automatic captions, colors, layout, and your brand's elements. All clips come out with the same style, with no manual work.

    Leave it on **No template** if you just want the raw cuts to edit later, or choose a ready-made template to get captions and visual identity right away.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Generate clips">
    Check the credit cost in the footer and click **Generate clips**. The screen then shows **"Processing your video"**.

    <Check>You can leave the screen, **we'll let you know when it's ready**. It usually takes a few minutes.</Check>
  </Step>

  <Step title="View and choose your clips">
    When it's done, the clips appear in a grid, **ordered by potential** (the score from 0 to 10 the AI gives each one). Start with the highest-scoring ones.

    For each clip you can **download**, **share**, **duplicate**, **edit**, or **publish** straight to social media. You can select several and download or export them in bulk.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What comes after the clips?

The cuts are just the beginning. From here you can refine and take your content all the way to social media:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card icon="scissors" title="Edit in the studio" href="/docs/en/making-first-clip/tutoriais">
    Adjust the duration, style the captions, add music and text, and reframe the video in the editor.
  </Card>

  <Card icon="send" title="Publish to social media" href="/docs/en/making-first-clip/tutoriais">
    Post straight to TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and more, now or scheduled.
  </Card>

  <Card icon="coins" title="Understand credits" href="/docs/en/billing/how-credits-work">
    See how credit usage works and how to make the most of each one.
  </Card>

  <Card icon="trending-up" title="Go viral" href="/docs/en/viral-guide/guia-viral">
    Platform-by-platform tips to help your clip reach the most people.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Tip>
  Post a lot of content from the same channel? Set up **Auto-post** to clip and publish automatically, without having to repeat this flow every time.
</Tip>