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Instant Highlights Explained

Automatically turn your long videos into engaging highlight reels.

Written by Avi
Updated yesterday

Supported by HeyGen's advanced AI technology, this tool aims to help content creators and teams to promoting their content. Instant Highlights is available for both Free and Paid users.

Click here for a quick video showcasing Instant highlights!


How to Use Instant Highlights

Step One: Accessing the Tool

On your HeyGen homepage, click on Apps, and then choose Instant Highlights.

Step Two: Input URL or Upload Video

Paste the video URL or upload the video you want to create a highlight reel from.


Step Three: Customize Your Instant Highlights Clips

  • Clip Duration: Set the preferred length range for each highlight clip.

  • Clip Aspect Ratio: Choose the aspect ratio for your clips (16:9, 9:16, or 1:1).

  • Caption Settings: Enable captions by selecting a style, or turn them off.

  • Highlight Instructions: Specify what to include, exclude, or emphasize in your clips.

Step four (Optional): Refine After Rendering

From the left panel, you can:

  • Edit your video in AI Studio for more control

  • Update the video thumbnail

  • View, copy, or download captions


Things to Know When Using Instant Highlights

Video Requirements:

For Uploaded Videos:

  • File Types: MP4, MOV, WEBM

  • File Size: Up to 10GB

For Uploaded Videos and YouTube Links:

  • Process videos as short as 1 minute or as long as 10 hours. For videos around 1 minute, there may not be enough footage to create a comprehensive highlight. Longer videos provide better results!


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