This guide covers the complete Eklipse editing workflow for streamers: importing a VOD, detecting highlights with AI, editing clips in Eklipse Studio, and exporting formatted video for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, or Instagram Reels.
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Before You Start #
- Active Eklipse account (create one free)
- A stream VOD on Twitch, Kick, or YouTube, or a direct video URL
- Twitch or Kick account connected to Eklipse, or a VOD URL ready to paste
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How to Edit Streaming Videos with Eklipse #
Step 1–2: Import Your Stream VOD #
1. Log in to app.eklipse.gg and select New Clip from the Dashboard
2. Choose your source, Twitch, Kick, or YouTube, and either select your VOD from the connected account list or paste the VOD URL directly
> 📸 Screenshot tip: Capture the source selector showing Twitch, Kick, and YouTube options.
Step 3: Set Your Game and Content Type #
3. Select your game or content category from the dropdown before processing, Eklipse uses game-aware detection models, so setting the correct game (e.g., Fortnite, Valorant, Warzone) or content type (IRL, Podcast, Variety) produces more accurate highlight results
> 📸 Screenshot tip: Show the category dropdown with a game selected.
Step 4: Run AI Highlight Detection #
4. Start processing, Eklipse’s AI highlight detection scans the full VOD and surfaces clip candidates ranked by signal strength; kills, clutches, squad wipes, and reaction peaks are flagged automatically
> 📸 Screenshot tip: Capture the results grid showing detected highlights with timestamps and moment types.
Step 5–7: Edit Clips in Eklipse Studio #
5. Select a clip from your results and open it in Eklipse Studio, the built-in editor for short-form video
6. Apply the 9:16 vertical crop using the crop tool, drag the frame to center your subject (face, action, crosshair) before locking the format for TikTok or YouTube Shorts
7. Trim the clip with the start/end handles to remove dead time before and after the key moment, target 20–60 seconds for optimal short-form retention
> 📸 Screenshot tip: Show Studio with a clip cropped to 9:16 and the trim handles visible.
Step 8: Add Effects and Captions #
8. Apply AI-Edit effects to auto-add memes, zoom reactions, or overlays timed to kills and key moments, then add captions via the caption tool if your clip includes commentary or voiceover
> 📸 Screenshot tip: Capture a clip in Studio with an AI-Edit effect and captions applied.
Step 9: Export or Schedule #
9. Export the clip in your target format, select TikTok, YouTube Shorts, or Instagram Reels from the export menu, or use the Content Publisher to schedule posts directly from Eklipse without downloading
> 📸 Screenshot tip: Show the export format selection screen with platform options.
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What Happens Next #
Your edited clips are downloaded or queued for posting. For streamers publishing multiple times per week, batch-process your VOD after each session: Eklipse typically returns 5–10 clip candidates from a 3-hour stream, all edited and formatted in one workflow. Set up a recurring schedule in Content Publisher to maintain consistent posting without revisiting individual clips manually.
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Troubleshooting #
Q: The AI isn’t finding the right highlights from my stream.
A: Confirm the correct game or content type is selected before processing. Generic detection misses game-specific signals. Re-process with the right category set.
Q: My exported clips have a watermark.
A: Watermark-free exports require a paid plan. Check your subscription or view Eklipse pricing.
Q: The 9:16 crop is cutting off important parts of the screen.
A: Manually adjust the crop frame in Studio, drag to reposition before exporting. For FPS games, center the crop on the crosshair and keep the kill feed in frame.
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Related Articles #
- Eklipse Studio, vertical video editor for TikTok and Shorts
- AI gaming stream highlights, how Eklipse detects your best moments
- AI-Edit, auto-add memes and effects to clips
- Content Publisher, schedule and post clips directly from Eklipse
