YouTube Shorts aspect ratio, size and export settings
The 9:16 frame at 1080x1920, what happens to horizontal and square uploads, length limits and export settings that keep clips sharp. Read the YouTube Shorts aspect ratio guide.
Blog for YouTube Shorts creators
Practical guides for creators, podcasters and agencies who turn long videos into Shorts. Each article explains one part of the job in detail, from the right frame size to reading YouTube Studio, with steps you can apply to your next batch of clips.
Best times to post YouTube Shorts, found in your own audience data
How to read the "When your viewers are on YouTube" report, test posting windows fairly and handle time zones. Read about the best times to post YouTube Shorts.
YouTube Shorts analytics explained, metric by metric
Views, engaged views, viewed vs swiped away, retention and traffic sources, and which change to make when a metric looks weak. Read the YouTube Shorts analytics guide.
YouTube Shorts algorithm explained from what YouTube actually says
How the Shorts feed tests a clip with new viewers and which signals from your content shape how far it travels. Read about the YouTube Shorts algorithm.
YouTube Shorts safe zone, where to keep captions, faces and text
Where the Shorts interface covers your video and how to place faces, captions and titles so they stay readable. Read the YouTube Shorts safe zone guide.
How to schedule YouTube Shorts on desktop, mobile and across platforms
Scheduling Shorts in YouTube Studio on desktop and mobile, planning batches and keeping a steady posting rhythm. Read how to schedule YouTube Shorts.
Hashtags for YouTube Shorts, how they work and how many to use
How hashtags work on Shorts, how many to use and how to pick tags that describe the clip instead of chasing trends. Read about hashtags for YouTube Shorts.
Turn your long videos into Shorts
Paste a YouTube link and ShortsCreator finds the best moments, reframes them to vertical and adds captions. See how we turn long videos into shorts or compare plans on ShortsCreator pricing.