YouTube Shorts To Offer 3-Minute-Long Videos: All You Need To Know

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Manuj Yadav

YouTube Shorts will support longer videos, allowing creators to upload content up to 3 minutes long starting October 15.

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This update comes in response to creator feedback, as it was one of the most requested features, providing more opportunities for storytelling.

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The change will only affect videos with a square or vertical aspect ratio, and any videos uploaded prior to the implementation date will remain unaffected.

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Furthermore, YouTube has committed to enhancing its recommendations for longer Shorts in the coming month.

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Additionally, the platform now allows users to recreate their favourite Shorts using templates.

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These templates come with fresh music and unique elements, enabling users to experiment with the latest trends. To utilise these templates, users can simply select the “Remix” option on a favourite short and click “Use this template.”

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In the coming months, YouTube will expand the content accessible through the Shorts camera, allowing users to remix music videos, clips from their favourite videos, and more seamlessly.

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This new feature will enable users to extract content from various YouTube videos, enhancing their creative options and interactivity on the platform.

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