YouTube Shorts are short videos similar to Instagram Reels and TikTok videos. They are slowly becoming quite popular and generate many views. If you like creating video content, you can publish your own YouTube Short videos from Android, iPhone, or a computer. Let’s see how to do so.
How to Upload YouTube Shorts on Android and iPhone
Just like Instagram Reels, Snapchat, and TikTok, you can shoot a new Shorts video and edit it directly using the YouTube mobile app. The Shorts camera offers features like the ability to trim video, add music, text, filters, align, and more.
Before we jump to the steps, make sure to update the YouTube app on your Android phone or iPhone. Also, please note that the Shorts camera isn’t available for tablets.
Let’s check how to create and upload YouTube Shorts on mobile.
1. Open the YouTube app on your Android phone or iPhone.
2. Tap on the + (Add) button present in the bottom tab. Select Create a short from the menu. Grant the necessary permissions like Microphone and Camera, if asked. In case you don’t see YouTube Shorts on mobile apps, find out how to fix Shorts not showing up.
3. The YouTube Camera screen will show up. Press the red capture button to start recording your Shorts video.
Your video can have multiple small video clips. Press the same button again to stop the recording and similarly create more clips. Use the progress bar at the top of the screen to know how many clips you have recorded, their length, and the time left. Clip will be separated by small white bars.
Furthermore, by default, the Shorts video is of 15 seconds. Tap on 15 to change the time limit to 60 seconds if you want a slightly longer video. Similarly, use other tools like Flip, Speed, Timer, and Flash at the top to enhance your video.
Once done, tap on the checkmark icon at the bottom to go to the next screen.
4. You will reach the editing screen where you can add sound, text, filters and see the timeline view of the video. Customize the video as per your preference. Then, tap on Next.
5. Lastly, add a title to your video and select the visibility and audience parameters. Click on the Upload Short button to upload the video.
Tip: Include the #Shorts hashtag in the video’s title for better visibility of video across YouTube.
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