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How to Upload a Video to YouTube

See information/videos below on uploading from a Computer (desktop), Android, or iPhone/iPad.

NOTE: You may need to wait 24 hours after creating a YouTube Studio account before you can upload content - please create your account in advance.
 

Uploading from a Computer (desktop)

Upload videos in YouTube Studio

1. Sign in to YouTube Studio.
2. In the top-right corner, click CREATE   Upload videos .
3. Select the file you’d like to upload. You can upload up to 15 videos at a time. Be sure to click Edit  on each file to edit your video details.

Note: Your video will be converted to the highest resolution available to ensure successful playback on different devices and networks. You can view the estimated processing time for SD, HD, and 4K videos. Higher qualities such as 4K or HD may take more time to process. Learn more about video quality after upload and video resolution & aspect ratios. If you’re having issues, check out our common uploading errors guide.

Uploading a Video with an Android

Upload videos

Use the YouTube Android app to upload videos by recording a new video or selecting an existing one.

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YouTube app

1. Open the YouTube app .
2. Tap Create   Upload a video.
3. Select the file you’d like to upload and tap NEXT.
   • If your video is 60 seconds or less and has a square or vertical aspect ratio, it will be uploaded as a Short. Learn more.
   • (Optional) If your video is longer than 60 seconds and has a square or vertical aspect ratio, you can tap “Edit into a Short” to trim your video and upload it as a Short. Learn more.

​If you close the upload experience before you finish choosing your settings, your video will be saved as a draft on your Content page.

YouTube Studio app

Note: You can’t self-certify your video ratings through the YouTube Studio app.

1. Open the YouTube Studio app .
2. On the top, tap Create   Upload a video. 
3. Select the file that you'd like to upload
4. Add details to your video, such as a title (max 100 characters), the privacy settings, and monetization settings. 
5. Tap Next. 
6. Choose your audience, “Yes, it’s made for kids" or "No, it’s not made for kids." Learn more about made for kids.
7. Tap Upload video to publish your video.  

Uploading Videos with an iPhone/iPad

Use the YouTube iPhone and iPad app to upload videos by recording a new video or selecting an existing one.

YouTube app

1. Open the YouTube app .
2. Tap Create   Upload a video.
3. Select the file you’d like to upload and tap NEXT.
   • If your video is 60 seconds or less and has a square or vertical aspect ratio, it will be uploaded as a Short. Learn more.
   • (Optional) If your video is longer than 60 seconds and has a square or vertical aspect ratio, you can tap “Edit into a Short” to trim your video and upload it as a Short. Learn more.

​If you close the upload experience before you finish choosing your settings, your video will be saved as a draft on your Content page.

YouTube Studio app

Note: You can’t self-certify your video ratings through the YouTube Studio app.

1. Open the YouTube Studio app .
2. On the top, tap Create   Upload a video. 
3. Select the file that you'd like to upload
4. Add details to your video, such as a title (max 100 characters), the privacy settings, and monetization settings. 
5. Tap Next. 
6. Choose your audience, “Yes, it’s made for kids" or "No, it’s not made for kids." Learn more about made for kids.
7. Tap Upload video to publish your video.

Watch an example

If you’d like a demo of how to upload videos on your iPhone or iPad, watch the following video.

For more information, check out You Tube Help:

Use Clipchamp to simultaneously record your screen and camera to produce content.

More information about how to edit videos in Clipchamp:

ScreenPal is another screen recording software, free and paid versions are available.

Use the YouTube Mobile App to create videos, shorts and other content.

CapCut is video editing software that has an app for your phone, with free and paid versions.