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 3 minutes.
- With a square or vertical aspect ratio .
You can choose up to 15 short videos at a time, but be sure to click EDIT DRAFTto complete your video details before publishing. Learn more about video settings .
Looking for pointers before uploading your first Short? Check out 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.
If you upload a short video you’ve created elsewhere, make sure that any copyright-protected material 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
.
