Compress Video for YouTube Shorts
Prepare a clean, compatible 1080 × 1920 Shorts master. We make the file lean without aggressively degrading quality.
YouTube Shorts document a maximum resolution of 1080p, run from 15 seconds up to 3 minutes, and YouTube re-processes everything you upload. The winning move is a clean, compatible master — correct resolution, correct codec, healthy bitrate — rather than a tiny crushed file. That's exactly what this preset produces.
How it works
- Upload your file
- We analyze your file
- We optimize it for YouTube Shorts
- Download your optimized file
Technical details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Recommended resolution | 1080 × 1920 |
| Aspect ratio | 9:16 |
| Format / codec | MP4 · H.264 + AAC |
| Frame rate | 30 FPS |
| Video bitrate target | ~8 Mbps (quality-based CRF) |
| Max duration | 180 seconds |
Compression strategy
- Shorts max out at 1080p; we downscale 4K sources to 1080 × 1920.
- Short-form content is 9:16 vertical. Square Shorts are supported too — we keep your ratio.
- CRF ~22 delivers a visually clean master without heavy compression.
- We deliberately avoid aggressive file-size targets because YouTube is going to process the file anyway.
FAQ
Do YouTube Shorts support up to 3 minutes?
Yes. Since 2024, Shorts uploaded from a computer can be up to 3 minutes and remain eligible for the Shorts feed.
What resolution is best for Shorts?
1080 × 1920 is the documented maximum. Higher than that buys you nothing.
Should I compress Shorts very aggressively?
No. Uploading a clean, compatible master is the goal — over-compressing invites visible artifacts after YouTube's own processing.
Is this connected to my YouTube account?
No. It's a standalone optimizer. Your video is processed locally and never uploaded to us.