You can create YouTube Shorts from a video in a few ways:
1. Directly from the YouTube Studio
- Upload a video: When uploading a video to YouTube, you can choose to create a Short from it.
- Edit your video: You can edit your existing videos to create Shorts by selecting the "Create a Short" option in the YouTube Studio.
- Trim your video: You can trim your video to a maximum of 60 seconds and add music and effects.
2. Using a Video Editing App
- Download your video: Download your video from YouTube or elsewhere.
- Edit your video: Use a video editing app to trim your video to 60 seconds or less and add music, text, and effects.
- Upload to YouTube Shorts: Upload your edited video to YouTube as a Short.
3. Using YouTube's "Create" Feature
- Open the YouTube app: Launch the YouTube app on your smartphone.
- Tap "Create": Tap the "Create" button at the bottom of the screen.
- Select "Short": Choose the "Short" option to start creating a Short.
- Record or upload: You can either record a new Short or upload a pre-recorded video.
No matter which method you choose, remember to follow YouTube's guidelines for Shorts. This includes using vertical video format, keeping your video under 60 seconds, and adding engaging content.
