How to become a clipper

Clipping means taking the best, funniest and most talked-about moments from a streamer's live stream, turning them into short vertical videos, and reposting them to your own social accounts on TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels and X. You get paid based on the views those clips generate. It's one of the fastest-growing side hustles, and anyone can start.

1. 1

   Meet the requirements & join

   Qualify for the program and get approved to start clipping streamers on StreamPal.

2. 2

   Pick a streamer & rate

   Each streamer sets their own creator rate (£20–60 per 100K). Choose who you want to clip.

3. 3

   Clip the best moments

   Capture the funniest, best or most talked-about parts of their live streams.

4. 4

   Add the watermark & post

   Add the creator's custom watermark, then post to your own social accounts.

5. 5

   Rack up views & get paid

   You're paid for every 100K of total views across your clips. More views, more money.

1. Choose your platforms

You can clip on multiple platforms. Each has its strengths:

Pro tip: start with TikTok, which has the friendliest algorithm for new accounts, then expand once you find your rhythm.

2. Set up your accounts

Create or use an existing account for each platform (you don't need followers to start), post a little content first so the account looks real, and keep it public so views can be tracked.

3. Choose your tools

You don't need expensive software. Free editors like CapCut, DaVinci Resolve and InShot are all you need. A phone or laptop and an internet connection will do.

4. Make sure you qualify

To join the StreamPal clipping program you'll need:

• ✓A minimum of 350 followers or subscribers on your account
• ✓At least 450K views over the past 30 days (28 days on TikTok)
• ✓You've been posting streamer clips for at least a full month
• ✓30+ Kick clips posted in that past month

5. Create your first clips

Focus on the fundamentals: hook viewers in the first 1–3 seconds, keep clips short, add captions (most people watch on mute), always include the creator's watermark, and post consistently.

Each streamer sets their own creator rate, and you're paid on your total views — not per clip. Every 100K of views counts.

Example: a streamer paying £50 per 100K means 100K total views earns you £50, and 500K views earns you £250. Bounties (first to a milestone, best clip, most engagement) stack on top for extra earnings.

Cash out your clipping profit through any of these methods:

Reality check:most beginners won't make thousands in month one. Clipping is a skill. Consistency and steady improvement are what turn it into real income.