Soon you can start creating YouTube Shorts of up to three minutes in length. This gives you more time to tell your stories, showcase your creativity and captivate your audience.
Eligibility for three-minute Shorts
- Videos uploaded after 15 October 2024: Any videos uploaded on or after this date with a square or vertical aspect ratio up to three minutes in length will be categorised as Shorts on YouTube. These videos can be monetised in the Shorts revenue-sharing model from the Shorts Feed. Learn more about Shorts monetisation.
- Videos uploaded before 15 October 2024: Any videos uploaded before this date will remain the same, as long-form videos on YouTube. These videos can continue to be monetised in the long-form revenue-sharing model on the watch page. Learn about YouTube monetisation policies.
Upload three-minute Shorts
You can upload Shorts that are up to three minutes long through the YouTube app and YouTube Studio. Learn how to upload YouTube Shorts.
Third-party claimed content for a Short that is over one minute
Any Short that is over one minute in duration with an active Content ID claim of any type, including manual claims, will be blocked globally on YouTube. The video will not be playable or recommended on YouTube and will not be eligible for monetisation. There will be no penalties to your channel. You may remove the claimed content from your videos. If you believe that the claim was made in error, you can file a dispute. Once the claim has been resolved, your Short will be viewable and eligible for monetisation.
There are no changes in limitations for Shorts that are less than one minute in length. Learn more about music eligibility for YouTube Shorts.
Audio Library where you can browse, preview and download songs that you can use for your Shorts at no charge. 
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