YouTube Shorts
YouTube Shorts is a short-form vertical video format and dedicated content ecosystem within YouTube that enables creators and advertisers to reach audiences through brief, engaging content up to 60 seconds long. The format includes platform-specific creation tools, a dedicated Shorts feed, and monetization through the YouTube Partner Program and Shorts-specific ad formats.
Definition
YouTube Shorts is a short-form vertical video format and dedicated content ecosystem within YouTube that enables creators and advertisers to reach audiences through brief, engaging content up to 60 seconds long. The format includes platform-specific creation tools, a dedicated Shorts feed, and monetization through the YouTube Partner Program and Shorts-specific ad formats.
Examples
Vertical video content optimized for mobile viewing
Creator-driven short-form entertainment and tutorials
Brand integrations within Shorts content
Shorts-specific ad placements between videos
