678+ videos a month
We edit at volume, so a weekly posting schedule doesn't strain us.
Short-form video editing
Reels, TikToks and Shorts edited for retention.
Short-form that holds attention past the first second. We edit talking-head content, podcast clips, product reels and creator content for Instagram, TikTok and YouTube Shorts.
- 678+videos edited every month
- 200+brands, agencies & creators
- 4.6★from 354 reviews
- 20+countries
Why retention editing matters
On short-form platforms, the algorithm watches what viewers do in the first few seconds. A reel that loses people early never gets shown widely, however good the idea. Retention editing means building every cut around keeping attention: a strong opening frame, no dead air, captions that pull the eye, and pacing that changes before boredom sets in.
What you send, what you get
Send raw footage, a podcast recording or a long video. You get finished vertical videos, captioned and sound-designed, ready to post on every platform.
What's included
Everything in our short-form video editing service
- Instagram Reels
- TikTok
- YouTube Shorts
- Talking-head and educational content
- Podcast clips and repurposing
- Animated captions in your brand style
- Sound design and music
- Hooks, B-roll and motion graphics
How it works
From raw footage to finished video
- 1
Hook first
We open on the strongest line or shot, not the introduction.
- 2
Cut the dead air
Pauses, retakes and filler removed so every second earns its place.
- 3
Captions and graphics
On-brand captions, emphasis words and simple graphics that keep eyes on screen.
- 4
Sound and finish
Music, sound effects and levels set for phone speakers, exported for each platform.
Work
Recent short-form video editing work
Ready to hand off your editing?
Book a free call and get a production plan for your short-form video editing, with pricing, turnaround and the team you'd work with.
Money-back guarantee on your trial. Start with a $60 trial edit. If it doesn't match your brief after one revision, we refund the full $60.
Why The Visuals Lab
Why agencies and brands choose us
Your style, every time
Fonts, colours, caption style and pacing saved in your brief.
Fast turnaround
48–72 hours for short-form on our monthly plans.
Case studies
Agencies we work with
Turning restaurant footage into client-ready content.
Hospitality and food content
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Supporting content from the script to the final edit.
Content creation and marketing production
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Helping the agency serve 8 clients in one month.
Multi-client production capacity
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Monthly plans from $897
Every plan includes a project lead, quality checks and revisions. Compare all features →
Starter
$897/month
For creators and small teams posting every week.
- Up to 12 short-form videos a month
- Captions, music and sound design
- Colour correction
- 2 revision rounds per video
- 72-hour turnaround
Growth
$1,697/month
For agencies and brands scaling content across accounts.
- Up to 25 short-form, or 15 short + 2 long-form
- Everything in Starter
- Motion graphics and retention hooks
- Thumbnails included
- 3 revision rounds per video
Scale
$2,597/month
Your full white-label production department.
- Up to 40 short-form, or a long-form mix
- Everything in Growth
- Scripting and AI videos
- White-label program
- Dedicated project manager
✦Not ready for a plan? Start with a $60 trial edit, credited if you sign up monthly.
Money-back guarantee on your trial. Start with a $60 trial edit. If it doesn't match your brief after one revision, we refund the full $60.
FAQ
Questions before you start.
How many reels can you edit a month?
Up to 12 on Starter, up to 25 on Growth and up to 40 on Scale. Larger volumes get a custom plan.
Can you turn a podcast into short clips?
Yes. Send the full episode; we pick the strongest moments and cut them into vertical clips with captions.
Do you add captions?
Yes, captions are included, styled to match your brand.
Which platforms do you edit for?
Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts and Facebook Reels, with exports sized for each.
Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes, on the $60 trial edit. If it doesn't match your brief after one round of revisions, tell us within 7 days and we refund the full $60. The details are in our terms.
Get a custom plan
Tell us about your content. We'll come back with a plan.
Five quick questions, about a minute. Then pick a time for a 30-minute call.