How I Turned 1 YouTube Video into 38 Viral Reels in 12 Minutes Using Submagic (No Editing Needed)

Odetta Rockhead-Kerr
Jul 10, 2025
3 min read

Ever wish you could multiply your content without filming more, writing new scripts, or spending hours editing?

Let’s be honest—most creators, coaches, and entrepreneurs know that short-form content like Reels, Shorts, and TikToks are crucial for growth. But consistently producing them? That’s a full-time job on its own.

What if I told you that I used a tool to extract 38 viral clips from a single long-form video in under 12 minutes—and it actually worked?

I’m talking about Submagic’s new Magic Clips feature.

This tutorial will walk you through:

Exactly how Magic Clips works
How I used it to create 38 viral-ready reels
Why this is a complete game-changer for anyone building a brand online

Whether you’re a YouTuber, coach, podcaster, or service provider, this is the ultimate content repurposing hack you’ve been waiting for.

👉🏽 Read on, and let me know in the comments: Would you try this for your own content?

🎯 Why Magic Clips Is a Game-Changer

Submagic’s Magic Clips is their biggest upgrade to date. It’s designed to:

Automatically pull the most emotionally engaging moments from your long-form video
Format them into scroll-stopping short-form clips
Do all the hard editing—instantly

No complicated software. No advanced editing skills. Just click, convert, and post.

If you’re someone juggling 5 different roles in your business, this tool gives you the gift of time and visibility.

⚙️ Step-by-Step: How I Created 38 Viral Reels in 12 Minutes

✅ Step 1: Choose Your Long-Form Content

You don’t need to film anything new. Just pick any long-form content you’ve already created, like:

A YouTube video
A podcast episode
A recorded webinar or Zoom session
An interview

For this example, I used this YouTube video: 🎥 Watch here

✅ Step 2: Paste the Link Into Submagic

Head over to Submagic and create your free account (if you haven’t already).

Once inside:

Click “Get Magic Clips” on the dashboard
Paste your YouTube link or upload your MP4 file
Choose your language (I selected English)
Select Auto Length so the AI can determine the best clip duration
Pick your caption theme from their library
Click “Get Viral Clips”

✅ In seconds, Submagic gives you a full dashboard with over 38 pre-edited clips extracted from your video.

📽 I played a few clips—everything was smooth, clean, and aligned with my message.

✅ Step 3: Let AI Do the Heavy Lifting

The AI looks for:

Educational tips
Viral hooks
Emotional expressions
Audience-focused CTA phrases

Short-form platforms like TikTok and Instagram prefer clips under 30 seconds. Submagic optimizes your content without you having to lift a finger.

⚡ Pro Tip: Select “Clips Under 30 Seconds” to boost visibility on TikTok and Instagram Reels.

✅ Bonus: Create Clips Manually If You Want Control

Want to handpick your hooks or CTAs?

Submagic also lets you build clips manually:

Use their transcript editor on the left
Click the ➕ icon to select key moments
Customize the captions, duration, or layout
Click “Create Clip”

I personally love this feature—it’s much faster than traditional trimming tools, and lets me edit using words, not just video footage.

✅ Step 4: Download & Schedule Everywhere

Once your clips are ready:

Download them straight from Submagic
Post on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, Facebook Reels, or LinkedIn
Use tools like Metricool, Buffer, or Meta Business Suite to schedule posts