Rotate Youtube Short

1) Sign up for Descript for free. No credit card is required.

2) Create a new project and upload your file by dragging and dropping it into the project. Descript automatically processes the file in the cloud.

3) Click on the "Aspect ratio and video settings" icon to the top left of the video and choose from pre-set standards of landscape, square, portrait, or custom sizing.

Tip: Alternatively, click on the video screen and drag the corners to resize the video directly.

4) To change the orientation, click on the video and select the "Rotate" icon.

5) Share the file by selecting Publish -> Export -> Desired File Type -> Save.

• Improved Viewer Engagement: Properly oriented videos are more likely to keep viewers engaged, reducing the risk of them scrolling past your content.
• Enhanced Visual Appeal: Rotating your video ensures that it fits the screen perfectly, making it visually appealing and professional.
• Better Compatibility: Correct orientation ensures your video is compatible with YouTube Shorts' vertical format, avoiding black bars or awkward cropping.
• Increased Accessibility: Properly rotated videos are easier to watch, especially for viewers using mobile devices, which is the primary platform for YouTube Shorts.
• Optimized Performance: Videos that are correctly oriented are more likely to perform better in YouTube's algorithm, potentially increasing your reach and visibility.

• Use Descript's Rotate Tool: Click on the video and select the "Rotate" icon to adjust the orientation easily.
• Check Aspect Ratio: Ensure the aspect ratio is set to vertical (9:16) to fit YouTube Shorts' format perfectly.
• Preview Before Export: Always preview your video after rotating to make sure it looks right and no important elements are cut off.
• Adjust Cropping: After rotating, use the crop tool to remove any unwanted edges or to focus on the main subject.
• Save Settings: Save your rotation and aspect ratio settings as a preset for future projects to save time.