Create Video Shorts from Podcasts with AutoContent API

We're excited to announce a powerful new feature of the AutoContent API: the ability to automatically create engaging video shorts from your podcast content. This new capability allows content creators to effortlessly repurpose their audio content into short-form videos perfect for social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.

Transform Your Podcasts into Engaging Video Shorts

With our new /Content/CreateShorts endpoint, you can now submit your podcast audio and receive professionally generated video shorts that feature animated avatars and visualized content. This feature helps you maximize your content's reach by making it accessible across multiple platforms with minimal effort.

How It Works

The process is remarkably simple:

1. Submit your podcast audio URL through the API endpoint
2. Optionally provide a prompt to guide the content extraction
3. Choose the gender of the avatar (male or female)
4. Receive a professionally generated video short with animated avatars discussing the key points from your podcast

Our AI analyzes your audio content, identifies the most engaging and shareable moments, and transforms them into captivating video shorts complete with animated avatars and on-screen captions.

Key Features

• Automated Content Selection: Our AI identifies the most engaging segments from your podcast
• Custom Prompting: Guide the content selection with your own prompts
• Avatar Customization: Choose the gender of your first avatar
• Professional Animations: Automatically generated animations that keep viewers engaged
• Caption Generation: On-screen text to maximize engagement even when viewers have sound off

Example API Call

curl -X 'POST'
  'https://api.autocontentapi.com/Content/CreateShorts'
  -H 'accept: text/plain'
  -H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN_HERE'
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json'
  -d '{
  "audioUrl": "https://example.com/your-podcast.mp3",
  "prompt": "Extract the segment about AI content creation strategies",
  "firstAvatarGender": "female",
  "callbackData": "your-custom-reference-id"
}'

API Response

The API will return a request ID that you can use to check the status of your video shorts creation:

{
  "errorMessage": null,
  "request_id": "shorts-12345abcde"
}

Once processing is complete, you can retrieve your video shorts using our standard content status endpoint:

curl -X 'GET'
  'https://api.autocontentapi.com/Content/Status/shorts-12345abcde'
  -H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN_HERE'

Real-World Applications

Here are some powerful ways content creators are already using this feature:

• Content Repurposing: Transform long-form podcasts into bite-sized video content for social media
• Marketing Teasers: Create promotional clips to drive traffic to full podcast episodes
• Highlight Clips: Extract and share the most impactful moments from interviews or discussions
• Cross-Platform Promotion: Reach audiences on video-first platforms with your audio content

Integration with Existing Workflows

This new feature integrates seamlessly with our existing podcast generation capabilities. You can now create a complete content workflow:

1. Generate a podcast from your content using the /Content/Create endpoint
2. Create video shorts from that podcast using the new /Content/CreateShorts endpoint
3. Distribute both formats across different platforms to maximize your content's reach

Getting Started

To start creating video shorts from your podcasts:

1. Ensure you have an active AutoContent API subscription
2. Prepare your podcast audio URL (must be publicly accessible)
3. Make an API call to the /Content/CreateShorts endpoint following the example above
4. Wait for processing to complete (typically 5-10 minutes depending on content length)
5. Retrieve and share your new video shorts!

For detailed implementation guidelines and complete API documentation, visit our API Documentation.

Conclusion

The ability to automatically transform podcasts into engaging video shorts represents a significant advancement in content repurposing. This feature helps content creators maximize their efficiency and reach by making it simple to adapt content for different platforms and audience preferences.

Try the new /Content/CreateShorts endpoint today and discover how easily you can expand your content's reach across multiple platforms!