Free AI Shorts maker for YouTube, TikTok and Reels
Shorts live or die in the first second. FORGE writes a hook that stops the scroll, builds tension, lands a payoff — and animates every sentence in vertical 9:16 with word-by-word captions.
- Free plan, no credit card
- Finished MP4
- No editing skills
How it works
- 1
Pick a topic or a trending idea
Or take one from the daily idea pool — fresh topics ranked by what people search right now.
- 2
Choose a style
Cartoon story, cinematic stills, documentary or bold kinetic captions.
- 3
Post it
Vertical MP4 with captions burned in, ready for Shorts, TikTok and Reels.
Why creators use FORGE for this
- 15, 30 or 60 seconds — paced to the second
- Word-by-word caption highlight that follows the voice exactly
- Daily idea pool with trending topics
- Sound design that never drowns the voice
Questions, answered
How long can a Short be?
Anything up to 60 seconds for Shorts. FORGE measures the real voice timing so every scene lands on its word.
Are captions included?
Yes, word-by-word highlighted captions are burned into the video. You can switch the caption style per video.
Can I make TikToks and Reels too?
Yes. The 9:16 MP4 works on YouTube Shorts, TikTok and Instagram Reels.
Start free. Ship your first video today.
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