Upload YouTube Shorts

YouTube Shorts is a way for anyone to turn an idea into a chance to connect with new audiences anywhere in the world. Using YouTube's Shorts creation tools, you can upload a short-form vertical video as a Short.

YouTube Shorts

Upload Shorts

YouTube app

To upload a Short from your device:

1. Tap Create Upload a video.
2. Select a video with a square or vertical aspect ratio:
   • Videos of up to 60 seconds will have a trim editor. Drag the sides of the bar to adjust the video's start and end times. Anything not in the box won't show in the Short.
   • For videos longer than 60 seconds, tap Edit into a Short to trim your video to 60 seconds or less.
3. Tap NEXT to go to the editor screen where you can add text, filters, music or other audio to your Short.
   Note: Audio picked from our library is limited to 15-second clips.
4. Tap NEXT to add details to your video, such as a title (max. 100 characters) and the privacy settings.
   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.
5. 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.
6. Tap UPLOAD to publish your Short.

YouTube Studio app

1. Open the YouTube Studio app .
2. At the top, tap Create  Upload a video.
3. Select the file that you'd like to upload
4. Add details to your video, such as a title (max 100 characters), the privacy settings and your audience. Learn more about Made for Kids.
5. Tap UPLOAD SHORT to publish your Shorts.

Looking for pointers before uploading your first Short? Take a look at these Shorts upload tips.

If you upload a short video that you've created elsewhere, make sure that any copyright-protected material that you've used is approved for your use on YouTube. Using copyright-protected material could lead to you getting a Content ID claim. Also, if a copyright owner, artist's label or distributor sends us a valid and complete copyright takedown notice against your Short video, it may be removed and you could get a copyright strike.