YouTube Shorts Aspect Ratio Calculator
YouTube Shorts use the vertical 9:16 format at 1080×1920 pixels, up to 3 minutes long. Keep text and faces inside the middle safe area — the bottom ~320px hides behind the video title and the top ~120px behind the status bar.
Ratio locked to YouTube Shorts. Enter either side, get the other.
Enter a width or height above.
Common YouTube Shorts sizes
| Pixels | Usage |
|---|---|
| 1080×1920 | Shorts (recommended) |
| 720×1280 | Minimum acceptable |
| 2160×3840 | 4K vertical |
Frequently asked questions
What aspect ratio is a YouTube Short?
9:16 vertical, exported at 1080×1920. Any vertical video up to 3 minutes is treated as a Short when titled #Shorts or uploaded via the Shorts camera.
Where do Shorts safe areas fall?
The last ~320px of height is covered by the title/subscribe row and the top ~120px by the progress/status UI. Keep captions between roughly y=200 and y=1600.
Can I reuse a TikTok video as a Short?
Yes — TikTok, Reels and Shorts share the same 1080×1920 format. Remove watermarks from other platforms before uploading.