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Live recap short on LinkedIn
Turn the most interesting moments from a livestream into a short-form recap package.
What to produce
- Top moments carousel - 1:1
Recommended inputs
- Livestream VOD
- Stream highlight markers
Platform-specific guidance
- Hook
- Lead with the contrarian or non-obvious point; LinkedIn rewards dialogue.
- Aspect
- 1:1
- Duration
- 60s
- Captions
- Plain text
- Reframe 16:9 to 9:16
- No
- Safe-zone overlay
- Not required
- Caption guidance
- Burned-in captions are essential; LinkedIn feeds are predominantly muted.
Workflow
Pitfalls to avoid
- Using the entire stream as one clip
- Cuts in the middle of a sentence
Tools and presets
Frequently asked
How do I make a live recap short for LinkedIn?
Scan for highlight markers; Pick top 3-5 moments; Reframe 16:9 to 9:16; Burn captions.
What aspect ratio should I use on LinkedIn?
Use 1:1 (LinkedIn's safe native ratio).
Do I need burned-in captions on LinkedIn?
Plain text is enough; no burned-in captions needed.
Which export preset should I pick?
LinkedIn's SAFE_DEFAULT preset is documented at /tools/export/linkedin/feed.
Sources
HubSpot content types overview (verified 2026-09-18) - YouTube Help - Creator playbooks (verified 2026-09-18)