You can soon start creating YouTube Shorts 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
Note: Currently, you cannot create three-minute Shorts via Shorts camera in the YouTube mobile app.
You can upload Shorts that are up to three minutes through YouTube Studio on the desktop or mobile apps. 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 are 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 is 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.
Frequently asked questions
When can I start posting or seeing three-minute Shorts?
Starting on 15 October 2024, any uploads with a square or vertical aspect ratio that are up to three minutes in length will be considered Shorts. They may not show up as Shorts within the channel page or you might not see traffic from the Shorts Feed immediately. It will take a few weeks to update our systems and surfaces for longer Shorts. In the coming months, you'll start seeing improvements to our recommendations system to feature Shorts that are up to three minutes in length. We'll keep you updated.
What music can I use?
You can use any song available in the Shorts audio library when your Short is up to one minute in length. For videos over one minute, you may use royalty-free music from the YouTube Audio Library. The royalty-free music won't receive a Content ID claim.
You can access the YouTube Audio Library by going to YouTube Studio 
Official Artist Channels
Videos that are square or taller in aspect ratio and are over one minute in length for Official Artist Channels or channels linked to a music content owner will continue to act as long-form videos.
Shorts longer than one minute that have an active Content ID claim, regardless of the policy, will be blocked on YouTube.
If your Short has been blocked, you will receive a notification about the blocked content. Once the claim is resolved, your Short will be viewable and eligible for monetisation. Learn how to remove claimed content from your videos and more about music eligibility for YouTube Shorts.
Is my Short eligible for monetisation?
Shorts that show in the Shorts Feed are eligible for monetisation and are subject to the YouTube Shorts monetisation policies.
Shorts that are blocked globally on YouTube will not be eligible for monetisation. Learn more about the YouTube Shorts monetisation policies.
How can I view my Shorts analytics?
You can view your Shorts analytics to better understand your video performance. Get started with YouTube Analytics.
YouTube app
- Open the YouTube app
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- Tap your profile picture
View channel.
- From the middle menu, tap Analytics
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