How AI Video Editing Works
AI video editing automates the time-consuming parts of post-production so creators can focus on scale and content quality. Bring your own clips and Fractal edits them, or use Create with AI to source or generate footage and build the edit for you.
Key takeaways
Scene detection
Identify cuts and segments automatically to avoid manual trimming.
Clip rules
Define length, pacing, and shuffle logic that can be reused.
Export pipeline
Batch outputs quickly for multiple platforms and formats.
How creators use it
Two ways to start
Option 1: Use your own clips
- Add your videos or images
- Set clip rules, pages, and shuffle behavior
- Preview with Review before merge, then trim or zoom if needed
- Export in 16:9, 9:16, or 1:1
Option 2: Create with AI
- Generate images or source clips inside Fractal
- Add voiceover, music, captions, and effects
- Review the sequence and swap any clip
- Export and publish
Everything inside Fractal
Feature access varies by plan, but this is the full toolkit available in Fractal.
Smart clip logic
Shuffle, split, and merge clips with min/max/total sliders for consistent pacing.
Pages and ordered merge
Group clips into pages, shuffle within each, and merge in order.
Review and trim
Preview planned clips, replace any segment, and trim or zoom before export.
Subtitles and captions
Auto-generate captions, edit timing, and style subtitles.
Audio stack
AI voiceover, Music Generation, audio mixing and ducking, SFX, and Voice Editor.
Create with AI
Create with AI and Generate with AI to build image sequences or picture-only videos from prompts.
Source media
Find Videos, Video Downloader, Find Images, and Image Downloader in one flow.
Advanced Editor and motion
Video Creator, Advanced Editor, Screen Recorder, and motion graphics powered by Remotion.
Thumbnails and images
Thumbnail Creator, Image Editor, and Personal Thumbnail Space.
Research and planning
Script Shufflr, Prompt Creator, Research, and Flowboard.
Growth tools
Niche Finder, Similar Channel Finder, and Idea Browser for channel planning.
Export and formats
Fast exports, 16:9/9:16/1:1, WebM import, macOS and Windows.
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FAQ
Does AI video editing replace humans?
It replaces repetitive tasks. Creators still control the workflow and creative direction.
Is AI editing good for YouTube?
Yes, especially for channels that need consistent output and retention-focused pacing.