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Social media content

Social media content is the posts, images, captions and short videos a brand publishes on platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. AI tools now help with every part of it, from writing captions to generating images and cutting long videos into clips.

Overview

Each platform rewards a different shape of content. LinkedIn favors text posts with a clear point of view, Instagram and TikTok favor visuals and short vertical video, and YouTube Shorts rewards a strong first second. Planning around the platform matters more than posting the same asset everywhere.

AI is most useful for the production work that slows teams down: first drafts of captions, image variations, visual assets like logos and infographics, and finding the clip-worthy moments in long recordings. It is least useful for deciding what is worth saying, which still comes from the brand's own ideas and expertise.

The guides below cover AI image and video generators for social media, turning long videos into shorts, caption writing and logo ideas, with an honest look at what each type of tool does well.

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Frequently asked questions

Can AI create social media content?

Yes. AI tools can write captions, generate images and video, and suggest clips from longer recordings. The results are best when the ideas and brand voice come from you and the AI handles production.

How do you turn a long video into short clips?

Find the moments that make sense on their own, cut them to under a minute, reframe them to vertical, and add captions. AI clip tools speed this up by suggesting moments from the transcript or the video itself.

What size should social media images be?

It varies by platform and placement. Square (1:1) and vertical (4:5 or 9:16) formats work across most feeds and stories; check each platform's current guidance before a campaign.