Choose clips with your analytics
Open your analytics and list the videos with the most watch time, shares and saves, not only views. Add a few personal favourites that show your range.
Only include videos you made yourself or have permission for. If a duet or collab includes someone else, ask them before putting them in a new compilation.
Cut each clip to its best moment
Gather your original master files and trim each to the few seconds that made it work: the punchline, the reveal or the result. Long setups drag in a compilation.
Keep a consistent look by matching volume levels and, if needed, applying the same light colour correction to all clips.
Order for energy and add context
Open with your strongest clip so viewers stay, put quieter moments in the middle and end on a high point. Short title cards or on-screen dates help viewers follow along.
Use a royalty-free track or one licensed in the app you post on, and lower it under any speech.
Decide where and when to post
Compilations suit milestones such as an anniversary of your account, the end of a year or a channel trailer. A longer horizontal version can work on YouTube, while a short vertical cut suits short-video apps.
Pin the compilation to your profile as an introduction for new visitors. Update it once a year with fresh highlights.
Frequently asked questions
How long should a best-of compilation be?
For short-video apps, keep it short and punchy; for YouTube a few minutes can work. Watch your retention graph and cut wherever people drop off.
Can I include clips from my old account?
Yes, if the content is yours. Use the original files if you still have them, as they will look sharper than old posted copies.