YouTube Shorts maker from a topic
Say what your video is about and get a vertical video with a voice-over, word-by-word captions and a beat, ready to upload as a YouTube Short. No editing software, no account to make it.
- Vertical 9:16
- Voice-over included
- MP4 export
A vertical video with a story, ready for Shorts
YouTube Shorts are short vertical videos shown in their own feed. SocialKit renders a 1080 by 1920 vertical MP4 with a spoken script, captions and a beat, which is the shape a Short needs.
It works well for the kind of Short that opens on a question, makes a few quick points and lands on a clear ask. You supply the topic and any photos; the script, the voice, the captions and the cuts are handled for you, and you can edit the words before you render.
How to upload a SocialKit video as a YouTube Short
- Step 1
Make the video
Choose Reel, say what it is about, add photos if you like, pick a voice and a style, then preview it.
- Step 2
Render and download
Download the 1080 by 1920 MP4.
- Step 3
Upload to YouTube
In the YouTube app, tap +, then upload your video, or upload from YouTube Studio on a computer.
- Step 4
Write a clear title
Describe what the Short is about in plain words. YouTube decides what counts as a Short by its shape and length, and adding #Shorts is optional.
What the video looks like
| Frame | 1080 x 1920 pixels (9:16 vertical) |
|---|---|
| File type | MP4 (H.264 video, AAC audio) |
| Length | Typically 20 to 40 seconds |
| Voice | Twelve English and Hindi voices, with a preview |
| Captions | Burned into the video, word by word |
| Extras | Reaction memes and sound effects |
Tips for Shorts
- Open on the hook. The first line should be the most curious thing in the video.
- Put the point of the video in the title as well, so people searching can find it.
- Keep it tight. A short video that ends on a clear ask is easier to watch to the end.
- YouTube changes the maximum length of a Short from time to time. Check YouTube Help before you plan a longer one.
- Use the same topic for a carousel too. Choose "Both" and you get the slides and the video in one run.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about formats, specs, and how it works.
01What size should a YouTube Short be?
A vertical 9:16 video is what Shorts are built around, and SocialKit exports 1080 by 1920 pixels.
02How long can a Short be?
YouTube has raised the limit before and may again, so check YouTube Help for the current maximum. Videos from SocialKit are short, typically 20 to 40 seconds.
03Do I have to add #Shorts?
Not necessarily. YouTube looks at the shape and length of the video, but a clear title and description still help people find it.
04Will it have a voice-over?
Yes. You pick a voice, hear it first, and the script is written to be spoken.
05Can I use my own music?
Not at the moment. The soundtrack is generated to fit your video.