# YouTube Video Shortifier    [](https://twitter.com/intent/follow?screen_name=KhamisiKibet) [](https://youtu.be/JK-B-CT34EU) ## Overview  **YouTube Video Shortifier** is a Python-based tool designed to automate the process of downloading, trimming, resizing, and editing YouTube videos into short-form content best for `TikTok or YouTube shorts`. It includes features for adding text overlays, watermarks, and outros, making it ideal for content creators looking to repurpose long-form videos into engaging shorts. ## Features - **Download Videos**: Fetch and download videos from YouTube using the YouTube Data API. - **Trim and Resize**: Automatically trim videos to a specified duration and resize them to fit a vertical format. - **Blurry Background**: Add a blurred background to fit the video within the target dimensions. - **Text Overlays**: Add customizable text overlays with options for padding and rounded corners. - **Watermarks**: Include a logo or watermark in the final video. - **Outro Clips**: Concatenate an outro clip to the processed video. ## Requirements - **Python 3.x**: The script is compatible with Python 3. - **FFmpeg**: Required for video processing. Ensure FFmpeg is installed and available in your system's PATH. - **Google API Key**: Needed to access the YouTube Data API. - **Dependencies**: Install the required Python libraries using `pip`. ## Installation 1. **Clone the Repository** ```bash git clone https://github.com/KhamisiKibet/YouTube-Video-Shortifier.git cd YouTube-Video-Shortifier ``` 2. **Install Dependencies** Create a virtual environment (optional but recommended): ```bash python -m venv venv source venv/bin/activate # On Windows use `venv\Scripts\activate` ``` Install the required libraries: ```bash pip install -r requirements.txt ``` 3. **Set Up Environment Variables** Create a `.env` file in the root directory of the project with the following content: ```env YOUTUBE_API_KEY=your_youtube_api_key CHANNEL_ID_YOUTUBE=your_channel_id ``` Replace `your_youtube_api_key` and `your_channel_id` with your actual API key and YouTube channel ID. 4. **Install FFmpeg** Ensure FFmpeg is installed on your system. You can download it from [FFmpeg's official website](https://ffmpeg.org/download.html) and follow the installation instructions. ## Usage 1. **Run the Script** Execute the main script to start processing videos: ```bash python ShortifyYtVideo_Moviepy.py ``` - Using the Pure FFmpeg Script: `Moviepy` might be too slow, if you prefer using `FFmpeg` directly without MoviePy, use the ShortifyYtVideo_Ffmpeg.py script. It offers similar functionality but relies solely on FFmpeg for video processing. To run the FFmpeg script: ```bash python ShortifyYtVideo_Ffmpeg.py ``` The script will: - Fetch a random video from the specified YouTube channel. - Download the video and its audio. - Trim and resize the video. - Add a blurry background, text overlays, and an optional watermark. - Concatenate an outro clip. - Save the final video in the `ShortifiedYtVideos` directory. 2. **Customize the Script** - **Text Overlay**: Modify the `break_text` function to adjust text wrapping settings. - **Background Blur**: Change the `blur` function parameters to adjust the blur effect. - **Watermark**: Update the `logo_path` variable in `main_flow()` to point to your logo file. ## Contributing Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository, make your changes, and submit a pull request. For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss what you would like to change. ## License This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details. ## Contact For questions or feedback, you can reach out to [me](mailto:info@spinncode.com) or open an issue in the GitHub repository. --- ## ☕️ Support My Work If you enjoy my projects and find them helpful, consider buying me a coffee. Your support helps me keep going and create more awesome content! 😊 [](https://www.patreon.com/spinntv)