YouTube Shorts Requirements & Best Practices
Get a practical Shorts guide with ideal duration, 9:16 format rules, feed optimization tactics, and growth insights.
How It Works
Enter Your Shorts Niche
Share your niche or audience to tailor recommendations for your specific Shorts style and goals.
Get the Full Shorts Playbook
Receive the core specs, ideal duration ranges, hook timing, pacing guidance, and discovery strategy for Shorts feed performance.
Ship Better Shorts Faster
Use the pre-publish checklist and actionable insights to improve swipe-stop rate, completion, and rewatches.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does YouTube Shorts Requirements & Best Practices do?
Get a practical Shorts guide with ideal duration, 9:16 format rules, feed optimization tactics, and growth insights.
What should I input into YouTube Shorts Requirements & Best Practices?
Enter your Shorts niche or style to get a Shorts-specific playbook for ideal duration, vertical format, hook timing, and discovery tips.
Is YouTube Shorts Requirements & Best Practices free to use?
Yes — 100% free with no signup, no credit card, and no usage limits. The tool runs directly in your browser on iutu.be.
What is the maximum length for YouTube Shorts?
YouTube Shorts can be up to 3 minutes long (increased from the original 60 seconds). However, Shorts under 60 seconds tend to get the most algorithmic push. The 9:16 vertical aspect ratio is required.