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2. Under the video, click Create and select Edit into a Short to open the clip in the Shorts creation experience. Note: Some clips may be restricted from being turned into a Short if the source video is restricted.

3. To make your Short longer than 15 seconds, tap 15 s in the upper-right corner to record up to 60 seconds (60).

4 . To record a clip, hold Capture or tap it to start recording and then again to stop.

5. Tap Undo to remove the previous video clip you recorded or tap Redo to add it back.

6. Tap Close choose to Start over or to Save as a draft and exit the camera.

7. Tap Done to preview and enhance your video.

8. Tap Back to return to the record screen. You can also tap Back after you’ve made edits to Start over or to Save as draft and exit the editor. Saving a draft at this point saves any edits you've made.

9. Tap NEXT to add details to your video. From this screen, add a title (max 100 characters), and choose settings, like video privacy.
Note: The default video privacy setting for creators aged 13–17 is private. If you’re 18 or older, your default video privacy setting is set to public. Everyone can change this setting to make their video public, private, or unlisted.

10. Tap Select audience  “Yes, it’s made for kids" or "No, it’s not made for kids" to choose your audience. Learn more about Made for Kids.

11. Tap UPLOAD SHORT to publish your Short.

Uploading Videos

1. Open the YouTube app.

2. Tap Create   Upload a video.

3. Select the file you’d like to upload and tap NEXT.

1. 1. If your video is 60 seconds or less and has a square or vertical aspect ratio, it will be uploaded as a Short. Learn more.

   2. (Optional) If your video is longer than 60 seconds and has a square or vertical aspect ratio, you can tap “Edit into a Short” to trim your video and upload it as a Short. Learn more.