YouTube Shorts Checker

Check if your video or image meets YouTube Shorts requirements. Verify 9:16 aspect ratio, duration, and resolution.

When to Use

Use this before uploading a YouTube Short to verify it meets all format requirements.

How to Use YouTube Shorts Checker

  1. Upload a video or image file.
  2. See aspect ratio, resolution, and duration analysis.
  3. Check if all YouTube Shorts requirements are met.
  4. If not 9:16, see the center-cropped preview.

Examples

Valid Short

Input: 1080x1920, 45s video

Output: Shorts Ready — all checks pass

Needs Fix

Input: 1920x1080 landscape

Output: Not 9:16 — crop preview shown

Frequently Asked Questions

What are YouTube Shorts requirements?

Shorts must be vertical (9:16 aspect ratio), 60 seconds or less, and at least 1080x1920 resolution is recommended.

Can I use a horizontal video as a Short?

YouTube will add black bars to horizontal videos. For best results, film or crop to 9:16 vertical format.

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