You can soon start creating YouTube Shorts up to three minutes in length. This gives you more time to tell your stories, showcase your creativity, and captivate your audience.
Eligibility for three-minute Shorts
- Videos uploaded after October 15, 2024: Any videos uploaded on or after this date with a square or vertical aspect ratio up to three minutes in length will be categorized as Shorts on YouTube. These videos can be monetized in the Shorts revenue sharing model from the Shorts Feed. Learn more about Shorts monetization.
- Videos uploaded before October 15, 2024: Any videos uploaded before this date will remain the same, as a long-form video on YouTube. These videos can continue to be monetized in the long-form revenue sharing mode on the Watch Page. Learn about YouTube monetization policies.
Upload three-minute Shorts
Note: Currently, you cannot create three-minute Shorts via Shorts Camera in the YouTube mobile app.
You can upload Shorts that are up to three-minute through YouTube Studio on desktop or mobile apps. Learn how to upload YouTube Shorts.
Third-party claimed content for Short that is over one minute
Any Short that is over one minute in duration with an active Content ID claim of any type, including manual claims, will be blocked globally on YouTube. The video will not be playable or recommended on YouTube, and will not be eligible for monetization. There are no penalties to your channel. You may remove the claimed content from your videos. If you believe the claim was made in error, you can file a dispute. Once the claim is resolved, your Short will be viewable and eligible for monetization.
There are no changes in limitations for Shorts that are less than one minute in length. Learn more about music eligibility for YouTube Shorts.
Frequently asked questions
What music can I use?
You can use any song available in the Shorts Audio Library when your Short is up to one minute in length. For videos over one minute, you may use royalty-free music from the YouTube Audio Library. The royalty-free music won’t receive a Content ID claim.
You can access YouTube Audio Library by going to YouTube Studio Audio Library where you can browse, preview, and download songs that you can use for your Shorts at no charge. Learn more about music eligibility for YouTube Shorts.
Official Artist Channels
Videos that are square or taller in aspect ratio and are over one minute in length for Official Artists Channels or channels linked to a music Content Owner will continue to act as long-form videos.
Shorts longer than one minute that have an active Content ID claim, regardless of the policy, will be blocked on YouTube.
If your Short has been blocked, you will get a notification of the blocked content. Once the claim is resolved, your Short will be viewable and eligible for monetization. Learn how to remove claimed content from your videos and more about music eligibility for YouTube Shorts.
Is my Short eligible for monetization?
Shorts that show up in the Shorts Feed are eligible for monetization and are subject to the YouTube Shorts monetization policies.
Shorts that are blocked globally on YouTube will not be eligible for monetization. Learn more about the YouTube Shorts monetization policies.
How can I view my Shorts Analytics?
You can view your Shorts analytics to better understand your video performance. Get started with YouTube Analytics.
YouTube app
- Open the YouTube app
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- Tap your profile picture
View channel.
- From the middle menu, tap Analytics
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