Whether you're uploading long-form videos or Shorts, it’s important to follow YouTube’s technical requirements to avoid publishing issues. This guide outlines the file specifications, formatting requirements, and caption limitations when posting to YouTube via content platforms.
Video Requirements
Maximum File Size: 512 MB
Accepted Format: MP4 only
Title Length: Maximum of 100 characters
Note: YouTube does not support image-only posts. You must upload a video file to publish content.
Caption and Hashtag Limits
Caption Length: Up to 5,000 characters
Hashtag Limit: Maximum of 15 hashtags per post
YouTube Shorts Requirements
To qualify as a YouTube Short, your video must meet the following criteria:
Vertical Shorts Format (Preferred)
Length: 3 minutes or less
Aspect Ratio: 9:16
Resolution: 1080x1920 pixels
Square Shorts Format (Alternate Option)
Aspect Ratio: 1:1
Resolution: 1080x1080 pixels
YouTube will automatically add black bars at the top and bottom of square videos
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