> ## Knowledge Base Index > Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://kb.sermonshots.com/sitemap.xml > Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further. > Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash). # How To Get Started with Sermon Shots Welcome to Sermon Shots! Creating impactful sermon clips has never been easier. With Sermon Shots, you can quickly transform your messages into high-quality, engaging social media content in just a few simple steps!   Watch this short video for a quick overview on how to get the most out of your Sermon Shots account.  ${youtube}[How To Create A Sermon Reel Using Sermon Shots + Additional AI Features](WBEi9pzEP7A) ### 1. Upload Your Sermon You can easily upload directly from your computer or device, or directly from YouTube. Simply paste the YouTube URL of your sermon and hit “upload.” But that’s not all! We also offer some awesome options for video submission, including Live Stream, Vimeo, Facebook, Dropbox, Google Drive, StreamingChurch.TV, and Resi, giving you multiple ways to share your content with us.  ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/f/1/a/5/f1a5c8feed077800/upload1_1tej410.png) ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/f/1/a/5/f1a5c8feed077800/image_1v9tfdr.png)   ||| Important: Before uploading your sermon, you must switch the language setting from the default English to your desired language. The language selector will be visible in the upload interface. Here's a guide on [Uploading Sermons in Different Languages on Sermon Shots](https://support.sermonshots.com/en/knowledgebase/article/uploading-sermons-in-different-languages-in-sermon-shots-2) ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/f/1/a/5/f1a5c8feed077800/image_hqsgid.png =400x471) ### 2. Select a Template/Design You can choose a template by format: Vertical, Horizontal, or Square. You can also filter by Category: All Templates, Light, Medium, and Heavy Graphics. More categories are available based on your need, or you can simply create from scratch. After you select your template, click “next” in the top right corner. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/f/1/a/5/f1a5c8feed077800/image_go3euv.png) ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/f/1/a/5/f1a5c8feed077800/image_12e0irb.png) | Tip: Use vertical for Reels and TikTok. Use square for Instagram and Facebook posts. Horizontal should be limited to longer YouTube videos. It *can* be used as a Facebook post, but square is better.   ### 3. Find the Clippable Moment with AI Suggested Clips or Select Yourself [Search Like a Word Document] This step is what makes Sermon Shots so quick and easy to use!   #### **Option 1: AI Suggested Clips:** AI suggested clips are automatically generated, short video snippet extracted from your uploaded sermon video that highlights an engaging, share-worthy, or impactful moment. Simply select from one of the options and the sentence blocks will be automatically added. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/f/1/a/5/f1a5c8feed077800/image_pp17by.png) #### **Option 2: Select Yourself:** The entire sermon has been transcribed. This makes your sermon searchable like a Microsoft Word document. Use the search bar above the displayed transcript to enter a keyword or phrase from the sermon. Sermon Shots will tell you how many times that word or phrase was found and take you right to the first result in both the transcript and the video. Use the down arrow to advance to the next result. Select the text you want to be included in the clip by hitting the [+] plus button on each text box. You can even listen through to make sure that’s exactly what you want by hitting play. You can pick one continuous portion or select from different sections of the message to combine more than one point into the clip. Check out the “time duration” at the bottom of the tool to track how long your clip will be. When you’re finished selecting the text, click “next” again. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/f/1/a/5/f1a5c8feed077800/image_1f0gdfv.png) ### 4. Make Final Edits Now preview the full video by clicking “play”. Additional edits and improvements are available. You can change colors, fonts, add your logo, add a title, adjust your caption size, and more. You can also add background music to give the video some extra emotion. You can select from music already available on the tool or upload your own from your computer. You can also turn on AI Camera Crew for your clip! This is a facial tracking or auto-reframe option that will keep your speaker in view at all times. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/f/1/a/5/f1a5c8feed077800/image_j79myy.png) ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/f/1/a/5/f1a5c8feed077800/image_1y5c0j1.png) ### 5. Social Site Previews Click on the “Preview On” Button to see exactly how your clip will look on the different social media platforms.  ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/f/1/a/5/f1a5c8feed077800/image_17hovut.png) ### 6. Export and Share on Social Media Click **Export** on your finished clip and choose one of the available file options: * **High Quality:** Ideal for manually uploading the clip directly to Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, or another platform. * **Smaller Size:** Intended for social media schedulers, which may require a smaller MP4 file. After exporting, locate the video file on your device and upload it to the social platform you want to use. For YouTube, open **YouTube Studio** and select **Upload**. For Facebook, open your church’s Facebook Page and select **Photo/Video**. | You can also connect Facebook and Instagram to Sermon Shots to share clips directly; see [How to Share Your Sermon Shots Clips Directly to Social Media](https://kb.sermonshots.com/en-us/article/how-to-share-your-sermon-shots-clips-directly-to-social-media-c0w3x9/). When you download, you’ll also receive three sets of suggested captions and hashtags. Choose the set that best fits your message or customize it before posting. **Tip:** *When posting to social media, add a short description of the video along with popular hashtags to reach more people and increase your chances of virality.*  ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/f/1/a/5/f1a5c8feed077800/image_b921cj.png)   **Sermon Shots does more than just create sermon clips.** [*Learn more about our features*](https://sermonshots.com/features/)   ### Learn More and Get Help Sermon Shots can also generate 5-day devotionals, discussion guides, blog posts, sermon summaries, quote images, thumbnails, social carousels, and a Sermon Send page from your sermon content. Silver plans include these tools in addition to sermon clips. For a guided introduction to the platform, watch the [virtual demo](https://youtu.be/WBEi9pzEP7A), book a [live demo with Jessica](https://calendly.com/sermon-shots/sermon-shots-live-demo), or start a [14-day free trial](https://sermonshots.com/pricing/). Live-demo attendees receive two free clips made from their content. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact our support team at [contact@sermonshtos.com](mailto:contact@sermonshtos.com).