David Bridges
X video clipping lets users share selected portions of videos while keeping the original creator credited. This article explains how video clips work, their limits and where the feature is available.
On X, viewers can select “clip video” from the repost options on videos that are 2 minutes or longer. The option allows users to choose a section of a video to share.
Each video clip can run from 5 to 60 seconds, subject to a limit of 30% of the original video’s length. Users can then repost the segment with their own commentary.
A reposted clip displays an overlay with the creator’s handle, and viewers can tap through to the full video to see its surrounding context. The clip therefore links a short excerpt to the complete original video.
X says the timestamp identifies the clip’s position in the original video: “The timestamp shows where the clip sits in the original video, such as 1:14/25:00.”.
Impressions generated through the feature are credited to both the creator and the account sharing the clip. This also connects video sharing with X’s Original Creator Rewards program.
The feature may help videos reach more viewers while preserving creator attribution on reposted clips. It also gives viewers a route from a short excerpt to the complete video.
Video clipping has limitations that creators and users should know about. In particular, creators cannot currently disable clips for individual videos.
At present, the only way for a creator to prevent unwanted clips is to delete the original video post. Deleting that post also removes any clips made from it from the app.
Live broadcasts cannot yet be clipped, according to X.
The clipping tool adds another way to encourage video engagement on X. The feature builds on the platform’s efforts to develop video as a source of activity.
In 2023, X reported that video consumption was rising rapidly in the app and said it would seek to build on that shift with new video features.
Since then, X has introduced an updated livestream studio process, added video overlay options and rolled out an updated video composer. These updates add tools for creating and sharing video on the platform.
X also launched a Video Kickstart Bonus program last month, offering another way for video creators to earn from their content.
Video clipping adds a further sharing option, which may lead to more video content and related discussion across X.
X video clipping is available in the app for iOS and Android; web access is coming soon.
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