Before you begin
Use a recording you have permission to edit. Every game in the Supported Games directory supports AI recognition and finished clip creation. Review its recording recommendations for the best results.
1. Choose a recording
Select a local file or paste an HTTPS YouTube, Twitch, direct MP4, or M3U8 URL. ZoneClip downloads supported URL sources to your device; availability depends on platform access and restrictions. Keep the source file available for editing and final rendering.
If you are unsure which address to copy, follow the YouTube and Twitch video-link guide. Use the specific video, VOD, Highlight, or Clip page rather than a channel homepage.
The setup area expands when a source is selected. Choose language, clip length, and output format, then set Reframe, caption preset and position, intro title, and automatic rendering. These choices are saved with the project and remembered for future projects.
The source preview shows your recording. The output preview illustrates the selected style with TikTok or YouTube controls; facecam detection has not happened yet, so it is not a final crop prediction. Review the actual clips after analysis.
Choose free Local processing or optional Zone Cloud in Settings. Plus includes 600 minutes for $15/month; Pro includes 1,800 for $29/month. Only cloud analysis uses these minutes; editing, rendering, and publishing do not. Click Generate clips to create the project.
2. Review scenes and candidates
After analysis, review the proposed scenes and highlight candidates. Use their time ranges, context, and scores to decide which complete moment is worth finishing.
3. Select the story
Choose a moment with setup, decisive play, and reaction—not only a single loud timestamp.
4. Finish in the editor
Open the selected clip, compose gameplay and facecam, adjust vertical framing, review captions, and refine timing.
5. Render and review
Render the final output locally against the original source. Watch the clip from a cold start to confirm that the story is understandable before publishing it.