YouTube Shorts Size: 1080×1920 px (9:16)
A Short needs a vertical or square aspect ratio and can be up to 3 minutes long. Google recommends 1080×1920 px (9:16) for vertical video, with 720×1280 as the minimum.
YouTube shorts specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,080×1,920 px |
| Aspect ratio | 9:16 |
| Minimum | 720×1280 px |
| Formats | MP4 (H.264, AAC) recommended |
Verified Oct 16, 2026against YouTube Help: upload YouTube Shorts
- YouTube Help gives the ratio and length; the pixel size comes from Google Ads Help for vertical video.
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