Shorts vertical export helper
YouTube Shorts use a vertical 9:16 frame. Use this helper to produce clean vertical exports and avoid accidental side bars.
Live preview follows the selected ratio.
Calculator
Choose a ratio, enter width or height, and the calculator fills the matching dimension while keeping the image or video proportional.
Use these sizes as starting points. Exact platform requirements can change, so treat the calculator as the proportional reference and check the final upload screen before publishing.
| Use case | Pixel size | Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Shorts | 1080 x 1920 | 9:16 |
| 720p Shorts | 720 x 1280 | 9:16 |
| Square preview | 1080 x 1080 | 1:1 |
| Original wide video | 1920 x 1080 | 16:9 |
The table below updates when you choose a new ratio. It is useful for planning responsive images, thumbnails, and video exports.
| Width | Matching height | Size |
|---|
Use a real vertical crop instead of adding blurred side panels by default.
Keep faces and text centered.
Check the thumbnail frame after upload.
This reference chart shows how common frames compare. Use it when deciding whether a creative should be wide, square, portrait, or ultrawide.
