Create–and earn–with short form video on YouTube
Creativity isn’t bound to one type of video–and with Shorts, now neither are you. Billions create, edit, watch and share short videos with YouTube Shorts. Whether you’re sharing your voice with the masses or just making funny videos for your friends, all you need is your phone and an idea, and you’re in the mix! Plus, Creators uploading both Shorts and longer videos are seeing better overall watch time and subscription growth.
So, what is YouTube Shorts?
Shorts is the spot to shoot, share, and binge short videos (think 60 seconds or less) on YouTube. It’s where you can go to start trends, try out a dance challenge, bring your hilarious ideas to life, and more.
So join in the fun and connect with fans and friends who will love what you’re putting out there. No fancy equipment needed, and no limit on what you can create.
"I love Shorts! The tools are really easy to use and help me connect with more people. It's fun, quick, and easy!"
YouTube Shorts lets you shoot and share vertical videos from the camera you carry everywhere: your phone.
Just shoot a video on your phone and tweak the settings until it’s just right--you can speed up or slow down your recording speed, add filters, string videos together, add captions, and more.
Get started with YouTube Shorts
Music and audio bring YouTube Shorts to life. You can sample songs or audio clips from any eligible video from the YouTube library, add it to your Shorts, and make video magic happen.
Connect with the millions of YouTube viewers that are watching Shorts every day.
People can find and watch Shorts on YouTube homepage, in the Shorts Tab on the YouTube app, and on your channel homepage.
Earn with YouTube Shorts
Current YouTube Partner Program Creators who make Shorts will be eligible for revenue sharing on ads that are viewed between videos in the Shorts Feed.
If you’re already in the YouTube Partner Program, good news, you’re already eligible to turn on Shorts monetization. If you’re still on your way, we’ve unlocked a new path to partnership for Shorts Creators for Creators with 1,000 subscribers and 10M eligible Shorts views over the past 90 days. Once thresholds are met, you can apply to the YouTube Partner Program.
If you've passed the thresholds explore the application requirements and apply for the YouTube Partner Program. Once approved as a partner, you’ll need to review and accept the relevant agreement in order to share ads revenue on Shorts. Revenue sharing will apply specifically to content viewed via the Shorts player and within the Shorts Feed.
New and existing creators in the YouTube Partner Program will become eligible for revenue sharing on ads that are viewed between Shorts in the Shorts Feed. Each month, revenue from these ads will be added together and used to reward Shorts creators and help cover costs of music licensing. From the overall amount allocated to creators, they will keep 45% of the revenue, no matter if they use music in their Shorts. This revenue will be distributed to creators based on the number of views their Shorts get in each country.
Join our invite-only Shorts Creator Community.
Eligible Shorts creators can receive exclusive support, advice, and perks from our Community Partner Managers (CPMs) to help you grow your channel and really thrive.
Our selected Shorts creators will be invited to special events, opportunities, and workshops.
Expand your network and build new connections in the Shorts creator community and beyond.
Our Community Partner Managers will keep you informed on the latest Shorts trends, updates and tricks, and what they mean for your content.
Learn more about Shorts best practices and tips for success directly from our experts.
5 Steps to create a YouTube Short
Getting started is easy. Log in to your YouTube account (or create a new one) and tap the Create button in the YouTube app. Then tap "Create a Short".
Use YouTube videos as your Shorts soundtrack. Here's how: once you've found a song or audio you're inspired by, tap the music icon, then tap "Use This Sound".
Pro tip: you can also tap "Create" under the video's watch page player as a shortcut.
To record a clip, press and hold the capture button or tap it once to start and again to stop. You can change your recording speed, set a timer, and string clips together with just a few taps.
Once you've recorded your Short, you can add filters and captions. You can add multiple caption snippets with Timeline and control when the text appears and disappears.
Get Creator Tips for editing Shorts
You've filmed, you've filtered, now it's time to share your Short with the world. Once you're happy, tap "Next" to add a title. Then, just tap "Upload" to finish!
Get Creator Tips for your upload schedule
Getting started is easy. Log in to your YouTube account (or create a new one) and tap the Create button in the YouTube app. Then tap "Create a Short".
Use YouTube videos as your Shorts soundtrack. Here's how: once you've found a song or audio you're inspired by, tap the music icon, then tap "Use This Sound".
Pro tip: you can also tap "Create" under the video's watch page player as a shortcut.
To record a clip, press and hold the capture button or tap it once to start and again to stop. You can change your recording speed, set a timer, and string clips together with just a few taps.
Once you've recorded your Short, you can add filters and captions. You can add multiple caption snippets with Timeline and control when the text appears and disappears.
Get Creator Tips for editing Shorts
You've filmed, you've filtered, now it's time to share your Short with the world. Once you're happy, tap "Next" to add a title. Then, just tap "Upload" to finish!
Get Creator Tips for your upload schedule
Keep the inspo going
Get ideas, tips, and more from the folks who know Shorts best, including your fellow Creators and members of the YouTube team.
"Shorts has boosted my content and let me reach more people. Making short videos is a fun new way to express myself!"
What's more inspiring than your fellow Creators? Check out the Shorts tab on the YouTube app to browse what other Creators are doing, watch what's trending, or just to get the creative juices flowing.
Explore the tried-and-true ways to make your Shorts great by watching videos on everything from smoothing out your transitions to creating catchy intros.
The Shorts Report is a twice monthly report that shares Shorts best practices to help you create, no matter where you're starting from.