How To Upload YouTube Shorts?
Similar to TikTok videos, YouTube recently introduced a new update called “YouTube shorts”. You are in the right place if you want to take your brand to a new level with YouTube shorts.
You can upload the videos you created with or without YouTube short creation tool from:
- PC
- Mobile
Upload YouTube short from PC
Google owns Youtube. So, when you are logged in to Google, your Google account can be directly linked with YouTube.
Step 1:
Either from the YouTube homepage or by navigate to YouTube studio, click “Create” alongside your profile.
Step 2:
Further, click “Upload Video”
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Step 3:
Click “Select Files” to upload your content. Ensure your video content is equal or less than 60 seconds, as it automatically falls in the YouTube Shorts category.
Step 4:
Once uploaded, you will get the option to enter and select necessary details, set video elements, checks and visibility preferences.
Once you complete all the tabs, click “Next.”
Step 5:
Preview the video you uploaded. Once all things are ready, click on “Publish”.
Note: Mention #short in your description or title to help the YouTube system recommend your short videos across YouTube channels.
Here’s a recap of the above steps:
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Here are the steps you need to take.
Step 1:
Tap create “+” icon
Step 2:
Select “Create a Short”
Step 3:
You will get an editing option before/after recording
Tap “Checkmark”
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Step 4:
You will get again editing options at the bottom and tap “Next.”
Step 5:
Add captions and title
Tap “Upload Short”
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How can smartphone users upload pre-existing videos as short?
The only difference in uploading pre-existing videos from the above is that you have to select “upload a video” after tapping on the create “+” icon.
Follow the steps given as under to upload an existing video as a short.
Note: You can check the first 3 steps that are similar to ones mentioned in the above case.
Step 1:
Tap create “+” icon and select “Upload a video”
Note: The rest of the steps are also the same as discussed above.
Step 2:
Upload your content from the gallery and clip the content or select the targeted part.
Step 3:
Tap “Next”
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Step 4:
You will get the editing tab; once you complete editing, tap “Next.”
Step 5:
Tap “Upload Short”
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How schedule Youtube shorts?
FAQs
Can you upload a short on PC?
Yes, you can upload from your PC, click the create icon, upload the video, fill out all details, and tap publish.
How do I upload 30 seconds to YouTube shorts?
Youtube shorts can be 60 seconds continuous videos or several videos of 15 seconds. You can upload two videos of 15 seconds to make it 30 seconds short.
How can I upload only 15 seconds shorts?
Yes, you can record a 15-second video and upload it.
How do you upload from the gallery?
Tap create the icon, select upload, then select a pre-recorded video from the gallery. After editing, publish a video.
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