YouTube Shorts Dimensions.

Drop an image here or click to upload

JPG, PNG, or WebP

Set camera to 9:16

Use portrait mode on your phone or set your video editor to 9:16 vertical aspect ratio.

Set resolution to 1080x1920

Full HD vertical is the recommended resolution. Higher is supported but increases file size without visible benefit on mobile.

Keep it under 60 seconds

Shorts must be 60 seconds or less. For best engagement, aim for 15-30 seconds with a hook in the first 2 seconds.

Export as MP4 (H.264)

Use H.264 encoding at 8-12 Mbps bitrate for the best quality-to-size ratio.

Add #Shorts to title or description

Include #Shorts in your video title or description so YouTube recognizes it as a Short.

The ideal resolution is 1080x1920 pixels (Full HD vertical). YouTube supports up to 4K (2160x3840) for Shorts, but 1080x1920 is the recommended standard for the best balance of quality and file size.

YouTube Shorts use a 9:16 vertical aspect ratio. This is the standard portrait orientation used by most smartphones. Videos with different aspect ratios may be cropped or letterboxed.

YouTube Shorts can be up to 60 seconds long. There is no minimum length, but Shorts under 15 seconds tend to get more loop plays. The sweet spot for engagement is typically 15-30 seconds.

YouTube accepts MP4, MOV, AVI, WMV, FLV, 3GPP, and WebM formats for Shorts. MP4 with H.264 encoding is recommended for the best compatibility and upload speed.

YouTube allows uploads up to 256 GB or 12 hours, whichever is less. For Shorts (max 60 seconds), typical file sizes range from 20-100 MB depending on resolution and bitrate.

Technically yes, but horizontal (16:9) videos will appear with large black bars above and below, significantly reducing the viewable area. Always shoot or export in 9:16 vertical format for the best Shorts experience.