1080 × 1920 px, 9:16 vertical (square also counts as a Short)
Length
Up to 3 minutes (since October 2024)
File size
Up to 256 GB, the general YouTube limit
Longer than 3 minutes
Published as a regular video, not a Short
A horizontal 16:9 video stays a regular video even if it's under 3 minutes. Keep text away from the right side and bottom, where Shorts shows its buttons and title.
Frequently asked questions
How long can a YouTube Short be?
Up to 3 minutes. Vertical or square videos longer than that are posted as regular videos.