Best AI Video Editor for YouTube Automation
If you publish frequently, you need speed, repeatability, and control. This guide shows what to look for in an AI video editor and how a batch editing workflow beats timeline-heavy tools. 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
Batch exports
Ship multiple videos or compilations without rebuilding projects from scratch.
Scene-aware shuffling
Keep pacing tight by splitting clips and shuffling scenes to avoid repetition.
Automation-ready rules
Set min/max durations once and apply them to every batch.
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.
FAQ
What should I look for in an AI video editor for YouTube?
Look for batch exports, flexible clip rules, and speed. A tool that automates scene detection and shuffling will save hours.
Is Fractal Video Shufflr free?
Yes. The core app is free, with Pro and Platinum tiers for advanced automation and AI tools.