Repurpose Like a Pro - How to Turn Long Videos into Bite-Sized Gold for Social Media

Reviewed by:  Karan Bhasin

Written by:  Aquib Nawab

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1. Identify Key Moments

Scan the video for standout moments, quotes, or scenes. These can be repurposed into short, engaging clips that capture attention and drive curiosity on social media platforms.

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2. Create Teasers

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Cut out intriguing, cliffhanger-style clips to create teasers. Teasers should entice viewers to watch the full video by offering just enough to spark interest without giving too much away.

3. Add Captions

Always add captions to your clips. Many users watch videos without sound, and captions ensure your message is understood while also improving accessibility for a wider audience.

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4. Craft Vertical Edits

Reformat videos into vertical (9:16) for platforms like Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts. Vertical videos are more effective on mobile and increase engagement on these platforms.

Design appealing thumbnails with bold images and text. A good thumbnail can significantly increase the click-through rate, making your short video clips more discoverable on social media.

5. Use Eye-Catching Thumbnails

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6. Break Down Into Series

Convert longer videos into a series of short clips. This helps maintain audience interest over time and increases engagement as viewers return to follow the series.

Pull out important stats or key takeaways from the video and create short, data-focused clips. These clips are easier to consume and share, making them perfect for platforms like LinkedIn.

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7. Highlight Key Data or Stats

Capture funny or impactful moments from your video and turn them into GIFs. GIFs are highly shareable and can be spread across platforms like Twitter or Instagram Stories for quick engagement.

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8. Repurpose Into GIFs

Use text overlays to emphasize key points in your video. This is especially useful for viewers watching without sound, helping keep them engaged and ensuring your main message gets across.

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9. Add Text Overlays

Convert powerful quotes or soundbites into visually appealing images or graphics. These can be shared on platforms like Instagram or LinkedIn, offering a quick and shareable takeaway from your content.

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10. Turn Quotes into Images

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