3 minute videos from October 15th

Exciting news for creators and fans!

In a major update, YouTube has announced that its popular Shorts platform is getting longer playtime, making connecting and creating easier and more fun than ever.

So get ready for YouTube Shorts 3-minute video format.

What changes

Previously limited to a 60-second clip, YouTube Shorts' new feature allows creators to produce longer content. In fact, the new 3-minute video format will open up significant monetization opportunities.

YouTube Shorts Features

In addition to a longer video format, YouTube is introducing several new features to make content creation more fun and engaging. A fascinating feature is the ability to use templates. This tool allows users to easily remix and duplicate popular videos by clicking the “Remix” button in a short film and selecting “Use this template.” This makes it easier for authors to capitalize on trends and put their own unique spin on popular material.

The official YouTube blog says: “Longer shorts, more of you.” Starting October 15, you can upload YouTube shorts up to 3 minutes long. This has been a feature most requested by creators, so we're excited to give you more flexibility to tell your story. This change applies to videos whose aspect ratio is square or higher and will not affect videos you uploaded before October 15th. And we will work to improve recommendations for longer shorts in the coming months.”

“Ready to take your shorts to the next level? “We can’t wait to see how you use these new tools to express yourself, discover something new and connect with other Shorts fans,” the blog says.”