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Short-Form Video Editor — Shorts & Reels Editing

Native vertical editing built for the scroll. Shorts, Reels & TikTok editing: 2-second hooks, word-timed captions, sound design and loop engineering. From $20/video, 24–48h delivery.

Short-form editing made for the scroll

YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels and TikTok are decided in the first two seconds. If the opening frame does not stop the thumb, nothing else matters. Our short-form video editing service is built for vertical video from the start, with hooks, captions, pacing and endings designed for how people actually watch on their phones.

We edit Shorts and Reels for creators, personal brands, coaches, e-commerce stores and agencies who need a steady stream of short videos without hiring a full-time editor.

What goes into every Short, Reel and TikTok

Hook first

We lead with the most surprising line, visual or result, and cut anything that delays it. When your footage has several strong openings, we can deliver hook variations so you can test which one performs best.

Captions people can follow with the sound off

A large share of short-form is watched on mute. Word-timed, on-brand captions keep the message clear and make the video easier to follow, with emphasis on the words that matter.

Pacing that never gives the viewer a reason to swipe

Visual changes, zooms, B-roll and sound effects land on the rhythm of your voice, so the video feels fast without feeling messy.

Endings that loop

When it suits the content, we design the last frame to flow back into the first, which encourages replays and lifts watch time.

Native versions for each platform

Shorts, Reels and TikTok have different safe zones, trends and caption styles. We adjust each export so text is never hidden behind the interface.

Turn one long video into a week of Shorts

If you already publish long-form videos, podcasts or webinars, we can find the strongest moments and rebuild them as standalone vertical clips. These are not simple crops of the horizontal video: each clip is reframed, re-hooked and captioned so it works for someone who has never seen the original. Pair this with our podcast editing or YouTube editing for a full content system.

Short-form for brands and ads

We also edit UGC-style ads, product demos and paid social creatives for brands selling in the US, UK, Europe, the Gulf and Australia. Ad edits focus on a clear hook, a visible product benefit and a strong call to action, with multiple cuts available for testing.

Working with clients in the US, UK, Europe, the Gulf and Australia

Our workflow is built for remote collaboration with clients abroad. Quotes and invoices are in USD, feedback happens on timecoded review links, and files move through Google Drive, Frame.io or whatever system your team already uses. Our studio hours run 05:00–17:00 UTC (09:00–21:00 in Dubai), which means footage sent at the end of a North American workday is often already in progress while you sleep, and UK, European and Gulf clients overlap with us for most of their day.

You get one point of contact, written quotes before any work starts, and full ownership of every export and project file. See how we protect your footage on the Trust & Security page.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Shorts or Reels editing cost?

Short-form editing starts from $20 per video. Price depends on length, caption style, effects and how much footage needs reviewing. Monthly volume packages lower the per-video cost.

How fast do you deliver short-form videos?

Most Shorts, Reels and TikToks are delivered in 24–48 hours after we receive the footage.

Can you make Shorts from my long YouTube videos or podcasts?

Yes. We find the strongest moments and rebuild them as vertical clips with new hooks and captions, instead of just cropping the original video.

Do you add captions and music?

Yes. Every short includes word-timed captions in your brand style, plus music and sound effects where they fit the content.

Can you post the videos for us?

Editing is our core service, but we also offer social media management if you want scheduling and publishing handled too.

What's included

From $20/video · 24–72h delivery

Every project includes revisions, a style guide built from your best content, and full file ownership.

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How it works

  1. Brief & materials: you share footage, references and goals.
  2. Style lock: we build/confirm your style guide on video one.
  3. Edit & review: delivery in 24–72h with structured revision rounds.
  4. Scale: monthly packages keep quality identical at volume.

See the work

Real published projects: Talking Head Reels · UGC Ads · Podcast Reels — or browse the complete portfolio and meet the editors.

Learn more from our guides

Compare all options on the plans comparison, see case studies, or book a call.

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