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YouTube Shorts Frame Size

Recommended pixel dimensions, aspect ratio, and copyable output for YouTube shorts frame.

YouTube Shorts Frame recommended size is 1080 x 1920 px with a 9:16 aspect ratio. Last reviewed: 2026-05.

Immediate answer

YouTube Shorts Frame default

Practical 9:16 vertical export size for Shorts and full-screen mobile video.

Recommended pixels 1080 x 1920 px Vertical short-form video canvas

Aspect ratio 9:16 keep this when scaling

Minimum / note 720 x 1280 reviewed 2026-05

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Use this as the working export size before upload.

Recommended

1080 x 1920

pixels

Aspect ratio

9:16

Vertical short-form video canvas

Last reviewed

2026-05

720 x 1280

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Platform specs can change, so this page keeps the note visible.

Practical 9:16 vertical export size for Shorts and full-screen mobile video.

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Quick answers for this asset.

Should I export exactly this size?

Use the recommended size unless your workflow needs a higher-resolution version with the same aspect ratio.

Can I scale this ratio?

Yes. Open the bottom calculator and choose Aspect Ratio to scale width or height.

Why include last reviewed?

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