Opus Clip is an AI-powered video repurposing platform that transforms long-form content — podcasts, webinars, YouTube videos — into short-form vertical clips optimized for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels. As of mid-2026, the platform uses GPT-powered transcription and engagement analysis to identify hook-worthy moments, then auto-reframes horizontal footage into 9:16 vertical format with animated captions, emoji highlights, and AI-generated B-roll. A standout feature is the Virality Score, which ranks generated clips by predicted engagement potential, helping creators prioritize what to publish. Pricing is credit-based, where 1 credit equals 1 minute of imported source video: Free ($0, 60 credits/month, watermarked exports, clips expire after 3 days, no editor), Starter ($15/month, 150 credits, watermark-free, basic editing but no B-roll or scheduling), Pro ($29/month or $14.50/month billed annually at $174/year, 300 credits, full editor, AI B-roll, social scheduling, 2 team seats, XML export to Premiere Pro/DaVinci Resolve), and Business (custom pricing, API access, unlimited seats). Credits expire after 60 days on monthly plans or 12 months on annual. Auto-posting to X costs an additional 1 credit per post. User feedback is mixed but leans positive on clip quality for spoken-word content. Independent testing in 2026 found the AI correctly identifies strong hooks in conversational content about 60–70% of the time, though reviewers note you should expect to discard 20–40% of generated clips before publishing. The most common complaints center on billing — Trustpilot reviews describe projects becoming inaccessible after cancellation (even with paid credits remaining), unexpected post-cancellation charges, and a hidden refund button that only works before processing completes. For podcasters and YouTubers with consistent long-form output, the Pro annual plan at $14.50/month offers genuine value; for occasional users, the free tier's 3-day expiration window makes it little more than a demo.