How clipping works
When you clip a video, you choose a moment from someone else's video and share it in your own post, with your commentary. Here is what you can clip:
- Eligible videos: pre-recorded videos that are at least 2 minutes long.
- Clip length: between 5 and 60 seconds.
- Share of the original: a clip can be up to 30% of the original video. For example, a clip from a 2-minute video can be up to 36 seconds long. Videos longer than 3 minutes and 20 seconds can be clipped for the full 60 seconds.
- Livestreams: live broadcasts cannot be clipped yet.
Clipping may vary by app version and region.
How do I clip a video?
You can clip a video right from the post it is in.
- Find the video you want to clip and tap the "Repost" icon.
- Tap "Clip video".
- Drag the handles on the trimmer to choose your moment, from 5 to 60 seconds. If your clip is longer than 30% of the original video, you will see an alert.
- Tap "Next" to add the clip to your post.
- Add your commentary, then tap "Post".
Tips for a great clip
- Pick a moment that makes sense on its own, without the rest of the video.
- Use your commentary to add context: why the moment matters, your take, or a question for your followers.
- Keep it short. A tight clip is easier to watch and share.
How do I watch a clip?
Clips play in your timeline like any other video. Tap the "Clip from" label to open the original video at the moment the clip starts, and keep watching from there. The timestamp shows where the clip sits in the original video, such as 1:14 / 25:00.
Earning from clips
When a clip earns, so does the creator whose video was clipped. To earn from clips, you need to be enrolled in Original Content Rewards.
- If you clip a video: engagement on your clip counts toward your Original Content Rewards earnings, the same as your other posts.
- If your video is clipped: you earn from clips of your video. These earnings are calculated the same way as earnings from embedded reposts of your content.
- When you get paid: clip earnings are included in your regular Original Content Rewards payouts, starting with the first payout after clipping launches.
If your video is clipped
Credit goes to the creator: Any eligible video you post can be clipped, and every clip shows a "Clip from" label that links back to your original video, so viewers can find you and keep watching. A clip can be no more than 30% of your video, so people still have a reason to watch the original. If you are enrolled in Original Content Rewards, you earn from clips of your video.
You cannot turn off clipping for your videos right now, but we are working on adding that option. If you delete your original video, any clips of it are removed too.
Troubleshooting
Frequently asked questions
Who can clip videos?
Anyone using the latest version of the >x< app on iOS or Android can clip eligible videos.
Which videos can I clip?
Pre-recorded videos that are at least 2 minutes long. Livestreams cannot be clipped yet.
How long can a clip be?
Between 5 and 60 seconds, and no more than 30% of the original video.
Can I add commentary to a clip?
Yes. Your clip is part of your post, so you can add text the same way you would to any post.
Does the original creator get credit?
Yes. Every clip shows a "Clip from" label that links to the original video, and the original creator earns from clips of their video if they are enrolled in Original Content Rewards.
Do I earn from clips I make?
Yes, if you are enrolled in Original Content Rewards. Clips earn like your other posts, and the original creator earns too if they are enrolled.
Do clips count toward the Video Kickstart Bonus?
No. Clips are posts of someone else's video, so they do not count as qualifying videos.
Can I clip on x.com?
Clipping is available in the >x< app on iOS and Android, and web is coming soon.
Can I stop people from clipping my videos?
Not right now. We are working on an option to turn off clipping for your videos.
What happens to clips if I delete my video?
When you delete the original video, any clips of it are removed too.