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What export settings should I use for YouTube Shorts?

YouTube Shorts: 1080×1920 (9:16), MP4 with H.264 or H.265, AAC audio, 24/30/60 fps, ≤60 s duration. Recommended 8-12 Mbps. Validate before upload.

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YouTube Shorts requires a vertical aspect ratio. The 1080×1920 resolution is the standard. H.264 with AAC audio is the most widely supported codec container pairing. Validate against YouTube Shorts before upload; the export preset is at /tools/export/youtube-shorts/short.

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Validate your file against the target platform before you ship.

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