Give any clip a voice-over, written and read by AI
Some of the best footage has nobody talking: gameplay, a film scene, a build, a drive, a crowd going wild. On Shorts, TikTok and Reels that footage needs someone telling the story, or people scroll past.
Cheap Clipping watches the clip, writes a short explainer-style script for it, reads it out in a natural AI voice, and puts word-by-word captions on top. You can change any line before it's read.
No card needed. Paid plans from $5 a month.
How it works
Upload a video or paste a link. Then either let AI find the moments worth narrating, or pick the part yourself, from 30 seconds up to 3 minutes.
- AI looks through the footage and writes a script that opens with a line to make people stay
- Say what it is ("Inception, the scene where Cobb explains dream levels") and the script gets much more specific
- Edit the script, or ask for a new one, until it sounds right
- Choose from 30 voices, each in a US or UK accent, and listen before you pick
- Captions follow the voice, in any of the caption styles
Clips that already have talking
A voice-over isn't only for silent footage. Add one to any clip, like a recap over an interview or context over a reaction. AI knows what's being said in the clip, so the script adds to it instead of reading it back.
A slider sets how loud the video's own sound stays under the voice, from fully on to off.
What people narrate
Anything where the pictures carry the story and a voice explains it:
- Film and TV recaps and "here's what's really happening" breakdowns of scenes you have the rights to use
- Gameplay highlights, clutch plays and speedrun moments
- Product demos, builds, recipes and before-and-afters
- Travel, sport and event footage
Plans
AI voice-overs come with the paid plans: 30 narrated clips a month on Creator ($5 a month) and 150 on Pro. Everything else, like AI clip picking from long videos and podcasts, captions and 1080p downloads, is included too. The free plan lets you try the clipping before you upgrade.
What podcasters say
“Wow man, that's really cool and definitely a time saver. 2 of the 3 were especially good because it captured my analysis and not just the play by play.”
Early user
“Just tried it with a spotify link and it actually worked, was bracing for the usual "we couldn't process this" nonsense”
Early user
“Great way to find pieces that need to be cleaned up in the edits… I love the NO one - #3. It frames it perfectly.”
Early user
“Pretty good. The second one was perfect!”
Early user
“I really like this.”
Early user
Questions
Do I need to write the script?
No. AI writes it from what's on screen (and what's said, if anyone talks). You can edit any word before the voice reads it.
What languages and accents are there?
Scripts are written in English, read in a US or UK accent, by 30 different voices.
How long can a narrated clip be?
From a few seconds up to 3 minutes, which covers Shorts, TikTok and Reels.
Can I keep the original audio?
Yes. Turn the video's own sound up, down or off under the voice-over.
Can I narrate a YouTube video?
Yes, if it's yours or you have the right to use it. Paste the link and narrate any part of it. The same goes for anything you upload.
Narrate your first clip
Free for 2 hours of video or audio a month. No card needed.
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