X has introduced a video clipping feature that allows users to trim segments from longer videos and share them as standalone posts without leaving the platform. Announced on November 9, 2026, the tool also allows eligible creators and users who produce clips to earn revenue through X’s Original Content Rewards program.
According to X’s official announcement, the feature lets users select moments from existing videos, add commentary, and publish the clips directly to their accounts. Each clip includes a link to its source video, helping viewers locate the original content and its creator.
X Adds Built-In Video Editing and Attribution
The new clipping tool provides basic video trimming capabilities designed to simplify the process of turning longer recordings into shorter clips. Users can select a segment, include their own commentary, and share the result without downloading the original video or using external editing software.
Every published clip carries a “Clip from” label that links back to the full-length video. The attribution feature allows viewers to access the original recording and discover additional content from its creator.
The tool supports a popular social media distribution strategy in which creators repurpose lengthy interviews, podcasts, and livestreams into short videos. These clips are commonly shared across platforms such as TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts to reach audiences who prefer shorter content.
Original Content Rewards Extend to Video Clips
X said eligible participants can earn revenue from views generated by clips through its Original Content Rewards program. The platform indicated that both the original video creator and the person producing a clip may qualify for rewards based on engagement.
The program is available only to creators who meet X’s eligibility requirements, with payments determined by qualifying audience activity. X has not disclosed a specific revenue-sharing formula for clips or explained how earnings will be divided between original creators and users who repurpose their videos.
Clipping has become an established practice in the creator economy, with influencers and businesses employing specialized agencies to identify and distribute engaging moments from longer recordings. The technique is also used in advertising campaigns and political communications.
X Continues Expanding Creator Tools and Monetization
The launch follows several updates aimed at attracting content creators and encouraging them to publish directly on X. The platform introduced support for longer video uploads in 2022 and subsequently expanded its publishing capabilities with long-form articles for premium subscribers.
In March 2026, X introduced exclusive threads, allowing creators to place selected posts behind subscription paywalls. The feature provides another way for creators to generate recurring revenue from their audiences.
X also introduced a livestreaming studio in July and allocated $1 million in incentives for eligible creators who broadcast live. The latest clipping feature adds another publishing and monetization option to the platform’s growing collection of creator tools.
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