Question 1

What is MiniMint?

Accepted Answer

MiniMint is an AI-powered video clipping studio that turns long videos and YouTube links into short, captioned, branded clips for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts.

Question 2

Who is MiniMint for?

Accepted Answer

Creators, podcasters, marketers, educators, agencies, and social media teams who want to repurpose long-form video into platform-ready shorts without juggling multiple tools.

Question 3

How do I get started?

Accepted Answer

Sign up for free, create a new project from the dashboard, then upload a video file (MP4, MOV, WEBM) or paste a YouTube link you own. MiniMint generates clips, captions, and branding in minutes.

Question 4

What output formats does MiniMint support?

Accepted Answer

9:16 vertical for TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, and 16:9 horizontal for YouTube. Captions are baked into the final exported clip.

Question 5

Can I edit clips after they're generated?

Accepted Answer

Yes — every clip opens in the MiniMint Clipchamp-style editor where you can trim, add music, switch caption styles, and apply branded transitions before exporting.

Question 6

Do I need permission to use YouTube videos?

Accepted Answer

You must own the YouTube content you process or have explicit permission from the rights holder. MiniMint does not condone unauthorized use of copyrighted material.

Question 7

How does billing work?

Accepted Answer

MiniMint runs on a credit system. Plans include monthly credits, and you can buy top-ups any time. Branded transitions are charged at 1 credit per second of generated video.

Question 8

What happens if a render fails?

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MiniMint automatically refunds credits for failed renders so you're never charged for unusable output. You can retry from the editor or contact support if a problem persists.

Question 9

Is my data private?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your uploaded videos and generated clips are private to your account and stored securely. We never share or republish your content. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

Question 10

How do I contact support?

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Signed-in users can open a support ticket from the Tickets section or chat with MintBot — the in-app AI helper — for instant answers to common questions.

Question 11

Can I cancel anytime?

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Yes. You can downgrade, cancel, or pause your plan at any time from the Settings page. Remaining credits stay available until the end of your current billing cycle.

Question 12

What video formats can I upload?

Accepted Answer

MP4, MOV, and WEBM uploads are supported, along with YouTube links you own or have permission to use.

Question 13

How long does AI clipping take?

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Most videos finish in a few minutes. Longer videos take longer to analyze and render.

Question 14

Can I edit AI-generated clips?

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Yes — every clip opens in the MiniMint video editor where you can trim, caption, add music, and brand the export.

Question 15

Are captions baked into the video?

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Yes — exported clips have captions burned in so they show up everywhere, including on platforms that strip closed captions.

Question 16

Can I edit the caption text?

Accepted Answer

You can review and adjust caption text in the editor before exporting.

Question 17

Do I need editing experience?

Accepted Answer

No — the editor is designed for creators, not professional video engineers. If you've used Clipchamp, CapCut, or iMovie, you'll feel at home.

Question 18

Do I own the generated logos?

Accepted Answer

Yes — logos you generate and save are yours to use across your clips and channels.

Question 19

How much does a transition cost?

Accepted Answer

Branded transitions are charged at 1 credit per second of generated video. You see the exact cost before you confirm.

Question 20

What if a transition fails?

Accepted Answer

MiniMint auto-refunds credits when a transition fails to render so you're never charged for unusable output.

Question 21

Can I upload my own music?

Accepted Answer

Yes — upload any track you own or are licensed to use, and MiniMint mixes it into your exported clips.

Frequently asked questions

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Feature questions

AI Clipping

AI Captions

Video Editor

AI Logo Studio

Branded Transitions

Music Library

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