How to turn long videos into YouTube Shorts fast (without over-editing)

A simple workflow to turn long videos into short clips quickly, with clear decision criteria and an official-link safety check.

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A repeatable system to get 5–10 Shorts from one long video: pick the right source, guide the highlights, and polish captions for retention.