Resize Video for YouTube Shorts
YouTube Shorts use a 9:16 vertical aspect ratio at 1080×1920 pixels, and they can run up to 3 minutes. This free tool crops any video to 9:16 in your browser. No upload, no watermark, no sign-up.
YouTube Shorts aspect ratio and size
Use 9:16 at 1080×1920. That's a vertical video that fills a phone screen. Square 1:1 also counts as a Short, but it leaves empty space above and below.
| Setting | Use this |
|---|---|
| Aspect ratio | 9:16 vertical (1:1 square also allowed) |
| Size | 1080×1920 px |
| Max length | 3 minutes |
| What makes it a Short | Vertical or square, and 3 minutes or less |
| File type | MP4 or MOV |
- YouTube decides what's a Short by shape and length. You don't need #shorts in the title.
- The title, channel name and buttons sit along the bottom and right. Keep text near the middle of the frame.
How to upload a vertical video to YouTube
Resize it to 9:16 with the tool above. Keep it 3 minutes or shorter if you want it in the Shorts feed. Then upload it from the YouTube app or YouTube Studio like any other video. That's it.
How it works
- 1Drop in your video. Any format works.
- 2It crops to 9:16 (1080×1920) for YouTube Shorts. No stretching, no black bars.
- 3Download it and post.
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