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.

Changes to Shorts views count

Starting on 31 March 2025, we're updating how Shorts views are counted. Views will count the number of times a Short starts to play or replay, with no minimum watch time requirement. This update will give creators a more complete view of how their short-form videos are doing, especially when they share content on different platforms.

We will keep the existing Shorts views metric, now called 'Engaged views', in YouTube Analytics so that you can see how many viewers chose to continue watching your video. You can use 'Engaged views' to compare the performance across all of your Shorts in YouTube Analytics.  This metric is also available for videos and live streams, but it is the same as views. Learn how to compare your performance.

This change will not directly impact YouTube Partner Programme (YPP) eligibility and Shorts ad revenue sharing. They will both be based on 'Engaged views'. So a creator's eligibility and earnings will not change. Learn more about Shorts monetisation policies and the YouTube Partner Programme eligibility.

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.
3. Hold Capture  or tap it to start recording, then again to stop.
   • Note: You can change the duration in the upper right-hand corner. 
4. Once you've finished recording, you can:
   • Add music, apply filters or use other effects to enhance your recording.
   • Tap Undo  to remove the previous video clip that you recorded or tap Redo  to add it back.
   • Tap Close   Delete or Save and exit. Saving a draft at this point saves any edits that you've made.
5. Tap Done . From here, you can:
   • Preview your video. 
   • Add sounds, text-to-speech and other effects. 
   • Tap Back  to return to the recording screen.
6. Tap NEXT to add details to your video.
   • From this screen, add a title (max. 100 characters) and choose settings, like video privacy. 
     • Note: The default video privacy setting for creators aged 13 to 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.
   • Tap Select audience  'Yes, it's Made for Kids' or 'No, it's not Made for Kids' to choose your audience. Learn more about Made for Kids.
7. 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 can 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 can 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.

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 past 90 days.

Learn about why you should create Shorts.