You can soon start creating YouTube Shorts up to three minutes in length. This gives you more time to tell your stories, showcase your creativity, and captivate your audience.
Eligibility for three-minute Shorts
- Videos uploaded after October 15, 2024: Any videos uploaded on or after this date with a square or vertical aspect ratio up to three minutes in length will be categorized as Shorts on YouTube. These videos can be monetized in the Shorts revenue sharing model from the Shorts Feed. Learn more about Shorts monetization.
- Videos uploaded before October 15, 2024: Any videos uploaded before this date will remain the same, as a long-form video on YouTube. These videos can continue to be monetized in the long-form revenue sharing mode on the Watch Page. Learn about YouTube monetization policies.
Upload three-minute Shorts
You can upload Shorts that are up to three minutes through the YouTube app and YouTube Studio. Learn how to upload YouTube Shorts.
Third-party claimed content for Short that is over one minute
Any Short that is over one minute in duration with an active Content ID claim of any type, including manual claims, will be blocked globally on YouTube. The video will not be playable or recommended on YouTube, and will not be eligible for monetization. There are no penalties to your channel. You may remove the claimed content from your videos. If you believe the claim was made in error, you can file a dispute. Once the claim is resolved, your Short will be viewable and eligible for monetization.
There are no changes in limitations for Shorts that are less than one minute in length. Learn more about music eligibility for YouTube Shorts.
Audio Library where you can browse, preview, and download songs that you can use for your Shorts at no charge. 
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