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.
Upload Shorts
To upload a Short from a computer:
- Sign in to YouTube Studio.
- In the top-right corner, click CREATE Upload videos .
- Select a short video file:
- Up to 60 seconds.
- With a square or vertical aspect ratio.
- (Optional) Include
#Shorts
in the title or description to help our system recommend your short videos across YouTube.
You can choose up to 15 short videos at a time but make sure that you click EDIT DRAFT to complete your video details before publishing. Learn more about video settings.
Looking for pointers before uploading your first Short? Take a look at these Shorts upload tips.
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.
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.