Feature · YouTube Shorts
AI YouTube Shorts Generator
built for daily publishing.
One prompt turns into a full 9:16 YouTube Short — script, AI narration, cinematic visuals, music and captions — rendered in about ten minutes.
What you get
- ✓Native 9:16 output at 1080×1920, no cropping, no letterboxing.
- ✓Auto-generated script with a 1-second hook tuned for Shorts retention.
- ✓Lifelike AI narration in 30+ voices (ElevenLabs-grade quality).
- ✓Cinematic visuals per scene, consistent characters across cuts.
- ✓Auto-captions burned in, synced to the voiceover — no manual timing.
- ✓One-click download MP4 + optional thumbnail ideas for the upload.
How it works
- 01Step 1
Type a Shorts idea — one line
A hook like "Three animals that shouldn't exist but do". Shortlify expands it into a full script with a strong opener, three beats, and a 1-second hook built to stop the scroll.
- 02Step 2
Pick a voice and visual style
Choose from cinematic, illustrated, photoreal or anime. The AI generates a storyboard — you can regenerate any frame before the final render.
- 03Step 3
Render and upload
Full 9:16 MP4 with burned captions, music and narration ready for YouTube Shorts. Rendered in ~10 minutes. Post daily without ever opening a video editor.
Comparison
| Step | Shortlify AI | Manual workflow |
|---|---|---|
| Script writing | 30 seconds, auto-generated | 1–2 hours per short |
| Voiceover | ElevenLabs-grade, 30+ voices, free | $5–20 per short (VO hire or subscription) |
| Scene visuals | Cinematic, consistent characters, 5 min | 3–5 hours of stock footage hunting |
| Captions + music | Auto-burned, beat-synced | Manual timing in a video editor |
| Cost per Short | ~$1–3 on a paid plan | $50–200 freelance + your time |
Prompt ideas that work
“The forgotten woman who invented the dishwasher — and why it took 100 years.”
“What would happen if the moon disappeared for one day.”
“Three psychological tricks ancient emperors used to stay in power.”
“The deepest creature ever filmed alive in the ocean.”
“Why your brain forgets why you walked into a room.”
FAQ
- Can Shortlify generate 9:16 vertical for YouTube Shorts natively?
- Yes — every frame is generated at 1080×1920 from the first step. No cropping a 16:9 down to vertical, no black bars. The AI composes shots for a vertical canvas, so characters, subtitles, and action all fit.
- Does YouTube penalize AI-generated Shorts?
- YouTube requires disclosure for AI that depicts real events or people, but AI-generated fiction, educational content, and story Shorts are fully monetizable. Thousands of faceless AI channels are ranking and earning today.
- How long does one YouTube Short take to generate?
- A typical 45–60 second Short renders in about 10 minutes end-to-end, including script generation, narration, scene generation, music and captions. You can queue multiple in parallel.
- Can I add my own voice or use a specific narrator style?
- Yes. Pick from 30+ built-in voices, or clone your own voice (Studio plan) for consistent channel branding. Each voice supports emotion tags so the narration matches the content tone.
- Can I generate a series of Shorts around one theme?
- Yes — recurring characters stay consistent across episodes thanks to our character-lock system. You can run a daily faceless mystery, history, or explainer channel from one Shortlify account.
- Is there a free tier to test?
- Yes. Every new account gets 300 free credits — enough to generate several full Shorts end-to-end (script + voice + visuals + music). No credit card required.
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