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- Open the YouTube app on your phone and tap the + icon at the bottom center of the screen. Select Create a Short from the menu.
- On the Shorts camera screen, tap and hold the red record button to capture your clip. Record in multiple takes if needed, then tap the checkmark once finished.
- On the edit screen, tap Text to overlay text on your Short. Tap Filters to apply a color filter if needed. Tap Sound to add background music from YouTube's licensed audio library.
- Tap Next in the top-right corner to proceed to the details screen.
- Add a title of 100 characters or fewer. Add relevant hashtags in the title or description field to improve discoverability.
- Set the visibility to Public, Private, or Schedule using the visibility dropdown.
- Tap Upload Short to publish. The Short will appear on your channel and in the Shorts feed within a few minutes.
How to Make a YouTube Short on Mobile
Try this interactive demo to learn how to make a YouTube short on mobile.
📌 Why this matters
Why this matters
Recording Shorts directly in the YouTube app removes every barrier between an idea and a published video - there is no file export, no format conversion, and no desktop required. For companies, team members who want to publish quick product updates, event recaps, or behind-the-scenes content while away from the office, the in-app Shorts camera makes it possible to go from concept to live in under five minutes. The built-in text, filter, and audio tools are enough for most short-form content without needing a separate editing app.
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