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Best Kapwing AI Prompts for Video & Image Editing

Master Kapwing's AI-powered video editing, subtitle generation, content repurposing, meme creation, and social media optimization with these ready-to-use prompts.

Video Editing & Trimming

Smart Cut for Podcast Episodes

I have a 45-minute podcast recording. Use Smart Cut to remove all silences longer than 0.5 seconds. Keep natural pauses under 0.3 seconds for conversational flow. Export at 1080p with a 16:9 aspect ratio for YouTube.

Highlight Reel from Long Video

From this 30-minute webinar recording, identify the 5 most engaging segments based on visual activity and speaker emphasis. Create a 2-minute highlight reel with smooth transitions between clips. Add a 3-second branded intro and outro.

Tutorial Video Assembly

Combine these 8 screen recording clips into a cohesive tutorial video. Add 1-second crossfade transitions between each clip. Include a title card at the beginning with the text 'How to Set Up Your Dashboard' in white on a dark blue background.

Product Demo Cleanup

Clean up this product demo video by removing the first 15 seconds of dead air, cutting the section from 2:30 to 3:45 where I fumbled the explanation, and trimming the last 20 seconds. Add a fade-in at the start and fade-out at the end.

Interview Clip Extraction

From this 1-hour interview, extract the segments where the guest discusses AI adoption (approximately 12:30-18:45 and 34:00-41:20). Join these segments with a text card between them that reads 'On AI Adoption' and export as a standalone clip.

Speed Ramp Effect

Apply a speed ramp effect to this 60-second cooking timelapse: start at 2x speed for the first 20 seconds (prep work), slow to 1x for the middle 20 seconds (main cooking action), then speed up to 4x for the final 20 seconds (plating). Add upbeat background music.

Subtitle & Caption Generation

Animated Captions for Reels

Generate auto-subtitles for this 60-second Instagram Reel. Style the captions with a bold white font, black outline, positioned at the bottom center. Highlight the current word being spoken in yellow. Use a maximum of 2 lines per caption frame.

Multi-Language Subtitles

Transcribe this English-language video and generate subtitles in both English and Spanish. Use a clean sans-serif font at 24px, white text with a semi-transparent black background bar. Position subtitles at the bottom with 20px padding from the edge.

Podcast Audiogram with Captions

Convert this 90-second podcast audio clip into a video audiogram. Use a dark gradient background with a centered waveform animation. Add auto-generated captions in a large, bold font (32px) centered on the screen. Format as a 1:1 square for Instagram.

Keyword-Highlighted Subtitles

Generate subtitles for this educational video. Highlight key terms and technical vocabulary in a bright accent color (#FF6154) while keeping regular text in white. Add a subtle drop shadow behind all text for readability against varying backgrounds.

TikTok-Style Captions

Create TikTok-style animated captions for this 30-second clip. Each phrase should pop onto the screen with a scale-up animation. Use a bold Impact-style font, centered on screen, with each word appearing individually in sync with the audio.

Accessible Caption Formatting

Generate WCAG-compliant subtitles for this corporate training video. Use a high-contrast combination (white text on black background), minimum 18px font size, speaker identification labels for multi-speaker sections, and include descriptions of relevant sound effects in brackets.

Content Repurposing

YouTube to TikTok Conversion

Take this 10-minute YouTube video (16:9) and create 5 short-form vertical clips (9:16) optimized for TikTok. Each clip should be 30-60 seconds, focusing on the most engaging moments. Auto-reframe to keep the speaker centered. Add captions to each clip.

Webinar to Social Clips

Repurpose this 60-minute webinar into a content package: 1) A 3-minute summary clip for LinkedIn (16:9), 2) Three 60-second highlight clips for Instagram Reels (9:16), 3) Five quote card images using the speaker's best soundbites. Add subtitles to all video clips.

Blog Post to Video

Transform this blog post about remote work productivity into a 2-minute video. Create text-on-screen slides for each key point, use smooth transitions between slides, add a professional background with subtle motion. Include a call-to-action slide at the end.

Podcast to Video Clips

Convert this 45-minute podcast episode into 8 short video clips for social media. Each clip should capture a complete thought or story (45-90 seconds). Add the podcast cover art as a background, include animated waveforms, and generate captions for each clip.

Multi-Platform Resize

Take this single 60-second video ad and create versions for every major platform: 16:9 for YouTube, 9:16 for TikTok and Instagram Reels, 1:1 for Instagram Feed, 4:5 for Facebook Feed, and 2:3 for Pinterest. Use smart cropping to keep the subject centered in each format.

Event Recap Compilation

Compile these 12 short event clips (ranging from 10-45 seconds each) into a 3-minute event recap video. Arrange chronologically, add smooth crossfade transitions, overlay upbeat royalty-free music, and include text overlays with event name, date, and location at the beginning.

Meme & Viral Content Creation

Classic Meme Template

Create a meme using the 'distracted boyfriend' template layout. Top text: 'Me looking at the new AI tools'. The girlfriend labeled 'My current workflow'. The other person labeled 'Shiny new automation platform'. Use Impact font with white text and black outline.

Reaction GIF Creation

Extract the segment from 0:23 to 0:26 of this video where the presenter does a surprised reaction. Convert it to a GIF, add the text 'When the AI actually works on the first try' in white bold text at the top. Optimize file size to under 5MB.

Before/After Split Screen

Create a split-screen comparison meme. Left side labeled 'How I think I look on Zoom calls' with a professional headshot. Right side labeled 'How I actually look' with a casual webcam screenshot. Add a thin white dividing line and use a clean sans-serif font.

Trending Audio Meme Video

Create a 15-second video meme format: Start with a relatable text overlay 'When your boss says the meeting could have been an email' displayed for 3 seconds. Then show a reaction clip. Add the trending audio clip underneath. Format as 9:16 for TikTok.

Screenshot Meme Compilation

Arrange these 4 screenshot images into a 2x2 grid meme. Add a header text above the grid: 'The four horsemen of Monday morning'. Add a subtle numbered label (1-4) in each corner. Use a dark background (#1a1a1a) with white text and 10px spacing between images.

Video Meme with Text Overlay

Take this 8-second video clip and turn it into a shareable meme. Add large text at the top: 'Nobody: ... My coworker explaining their weekend:' in bold white with a black stroke. Keep the video looping. Export as both MP4 and GIF format.

Social Media Optimization

Instagram Carousel from Video

Break this 3-minute explainer video into 10 static carousel slides for Instagram. Each slide should capture a key frame with the main point as text overlay. Use consistent branding (font: Inter Bold, colors: white text on #1a1a1a background). Add slide numbers (1/10, 2/10, etc.).

YouTube Thumbnail Creation

Create a YouTube thumbnail (1280x720) for a video titled 'I Tested Every AI Tool for 30 Days'. Use a split composition: left side shows a person looking amazed, right side shows a grid of AI tool logos. Add bold yellow text with a red arrow pointing to the most surprising result.

Pinterest Pin from Video

Extract the most visually striking frame from this recipe video and create a Pinterest-optimized pin (1000x1500). Add the recipe title at the top in an elegant script font, cooking time and difficulty at the bottom in a clean badge style. Include a subtle gradient overlay for text readability.

LinkedIn Video Post

Edit this 5-minute presentation into a 90-second LinkedIn video post. Keep the opening hook (first 10 seconds), the key insight (around 2:30), and the actionable takeaway (around 4:15). Add professional lower-third text with speaker name and title. Include subtitles and export at 1080x1080.

Twitter/X Video Clip

Create a punchy 30-second clip from this interview for Twitter/X. Select the most quotable moment, add bold captions that animate word-by-word, include a 2-second branded end card with our handle @OurBrand. Export at 1200x675 (Twitter optimal) with embedded subtitles.

Stories Template Series

Create a 5-part Instagram Stories series from this product launch video. Each story should be 15 seconds max in 9:16 format. Story 1: teaser with countdown. Story 2-4: key features with text overlays. Story 5: call-to-action with swipe-up prompt. Use consistent brand colors throughout.

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