Highlightly

Highlightly is a Windows desktop application specifically designed for Valorant players to automatically edit gameplay clips into short-form videos. Users simply drop a video file into the app, and it crops the clip for vertical phone formats, generates captions from voice audio, adds kill effects like screen shake and flashes, and mixes in user-selected music. The finished output is intended for posting on platforms like TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts.

The application supports MP4, MOV, and MKV files and operates entirely locally on the user's computer without uploading clips to external servers. It features batch rendering capabilities, allowing users to queue up multiple clips to render while continuing to play games. All processing happens on the user's own PC, ensuring privacy and speed.

The process involves three simple steps: first, users drop any clip from their games into the app; second, the software crops the clip for phones, writes captions from voice audio, and mixes in music; third, the user gets a finished short ready for TikTok, Reels, or Shorts. The tool makes the transition from raw gameplay to a polished short video effortless.

One of the key features is auto captions, where the app listens to mic audio and writes captions that match every word the user says. This allows players to create accessible and engaging content without manually typing subtitles for their highlights.

The Pro version of the application includes kill effects that automatically spot kills in the gameplay and add screen shake, flashes, and a kill counter. This feature helps emphasize exciting moments in the video to keep viewers engaged.

The music mixing tool allows users to pick a song from their own folder, and the app blends it under the voice so that neither the commentary nor the track gets drowned out. This ensures a balanced audio experience for the final short.

Users can queue up a bunch of clips and let them all render simultaneously while they go play another game. This batch rendering capability significantly speeds up the production of multiple shorts.

The software makes 1080x1920 vertical shorts specifically optimized for phone viewing. This resolution ensures the content looks professional and fits perfectly on social media platforms.

The free plan includes basic editing tools and auto captions, while the Pro plan costs $10 per month and unlocks everything including no watermarks, full caption controls, and kill effects. Users can also try the Pro plan for free for three days before committing.

To get started, users must make an account first to unlock the download link for the Windows installer. Once installed, they can drag clips in and begin editing immediately.

The installer may prompt Windows to show a warning about an unknown publisher because the company has not yet purchased a code-signing certificate. Users are advised to click More info and then Run anyway, as the installer is considered safe.

Highlightly is made specifically for Valorant players who want to quickly turn their gameplay into engaging social media content. It targets users who need fast renders and local processing without relying on cloud services.

The website mentions that everything runs on the user's own computer and that clips never get uploaded to the service. This local processing model is a core part of the application's design and user experience.

The official website of Highlightly is highlightly.xyz.

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