Get started creating YouTube Shorts

YouTube Shorts is a way for anyone to connect with a new audience using just a smartphone and the Shorts camera in the YouTube app. YouTube's Shorts creation tools make it easy to create short-form videos that are up to three minutes long with our multi-segment camera.

YouTube Shorts

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Learn more about YouTube Shorts

How do I create Shorts?

You can upload vertical videos saved to your computer or smartphone as Shorts. You can also record a Short from the YouTube app on a mobile device. Here's how:

  1. Sign in to the YouTube app .
  2. Tap Create and select Short.
    • Or tap Remix from the Shorts tab below your screen.
  3. To record a clip, hold Capture . You can also tap it to start and stop recording.
    While on the record screen, you can:
    • Undo and redo changes: Tap Undo to remove the previous video clip that you recorded or tap Redo to add it back.
    • Start again: Tap Close and then Delete.
    • Save as draft and exit camera: Tap Close and then Save and exit.
    • Set Shorts duration: You'll see the duration on the upper-right side of the screen. Tap 15s to switch to 60s, and vice versa.
    • Add sound: Tap Add sound and then search for the sound that you'd like to add and then tap .
    • Camera options on the right menu: Just like recording from your phone camera, there are various options here to help you in recording. Here, you can switch from the front to the back camera, set a timer, use a green screen or add effects.
  4. Tap Done and then preview and enhance your video.
    In this window, you can:
    • Add sound: Tap Add sound and then search for the sound that you'd like to add and then tap .
    • Modify video from the right menu: You have the option to add text, filters, voicevers and a Q&A, or trim video clips on the Short that you're creating here.
    • Go back to the record screen: At any point after tapping Done , you can tap Back to return to the record screen. You'll be prompted to choose between Discard edits and Save as draft .
    • Timeline: Use the Timeline to edit text timing as shown in your Short.
  5. Tap NEXT to add details to your video for publishing.
    • Title: Add a title (max 100 characters).
    • Visibility: Tap to set the video's privacy setting to public, private or unlisted.
      Note: The default video privacy setting for creators aged 13–17 is private. If you're 18 or older, your default video privacy setting is set to public. Everyone can change this setting to make their video public, private or unlisted.
    • Location: Run a search to specify where the video was taken.
    • Audience: Tap Select audience and then 'Yes, it's Made for Kids' or "No, it's not Made for Kids'. Learn more about Made for Kids.
    • Other options: At the bottom of the screen, you can add Related videos (verification required), allow video and/or audio remixing, add a promotion label and turn comments on or off.
  6. Tap Upload Short to publish your Short.
Note: You can upload Short videos with a maximum resolution of 1080p.
Get creative with Shorts!
Enhance your Shorts with various creative features in the YouTube app.
How will viewers find my Shorts?

Viewers may find your Shorts by tapping Shorts  at the bottom of the YouTube app. From the player, they can scroll to watch a never-ending stream of videos in the Shorts Feed.

They may also find Shorts:

  • In search results across YouTube, including on most smart TVs, game consoles and other streaming devices.
  • On the YouTube homepage.
  • Featured on your channel homepage.
  • By checking their Subscriptions.
  • In their notifications.

Wherever they find them, subscribers gained from watching your Shorts count towards Creator Awards programme milestones.

Include #Shorts in your short video's title or description to help our system recommend your Shorts across YouTube.

For more details on hashtags in YouTube, go to add hashtags to your video.

Can I earn money from my Shorts?

Yes, you can now earn money with YouTube Shorts. To become eligible for the YouTube Partner Programme (YPP) with Shorts, you must gain 1,000 subscribers with 10 million valid public Shorts views in the last 90 days.

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