Rotate Youtube Short

Effortlessly rotate your YouTube Shorts with our free online tool—no downloads or sign-ups required!
Get started
Join other teams using Descript at work

How to Rotate or Resize Youtube Shorts

Resizing videos for platforms like YouTube Shorts can be a breeze with the right tools. Descript offers a straightforward way to crop and adjust your video files.

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.

Why Rotate or Resize Youtube Shorts?

Rotating or resizing YouTube Shorts can significantly enhance your content's appeal and reach. Here are some specific benefits to consider:

  • Optimized Viewing Experience: Ensure your video fits perfectly on mobile screens, enhancing viewer engagement.
  • Increased Visibility: Properly sized videos are more likely to be featured on YouTube's Shorts shelf, boosting discoverability.
  • Professional Appearance: Well-cropped and oriented videos look more polished, attracting a larger audience.
  • Better Analytics: Videos that fit the platform's format tend to perform better, providing more accurate performance metrics.
  • Enhanced Creativity: Rotating and resizing allow for more creative freedom, helping your content stand out.

Why Rotate or Resize Youtube Shorts?

Rotating or resizing YouTube Shorts can significantly enhance your content's appeal and reach. Here are some specific benefits to consider:

  • Optimized Viewing Experience: Ensure your video fits perfectly on mobile screens, enhancing viewer engagement.
  • Increased Visibility: Properly sized videos are more likely to be featured on YouTube's Shorts shelf, boosting discoverability.
  • Professional Appearance: Well-cropped and oriented videos look more polished, attracting a larger audience.
  • Better Analytics: Videos that fit the platform's format tend to perform better, providing more accurate performance metrics.
  • Enhanced Creativity: Rotating and resizing allow for more creative freedom, helping your content stand out.

Tips to Rotate or Resize Youtube Shorts

Editing YouTube Shorts can be a game-changer for content creators looking to optimize their videos for mobile viewing. Here are some specific tips for rotating or resizing your YouTube Shorts files:

  • Maintain Aspect Ratio: Always keep the aspect ratio consistent to avoid distorted visuals.
  • Use High-Resolution Files: Start with high-resolution videos to ensure quality is maintained after resizing.
  • Preview Before Export: Always preview your video in the new size or orientation to catch any issues early.
  • Leverage Grid Lines: Use grid lines to align elements perfectly when rotating or resizing.
  • Check Platform Requirements: Verify YouTube Shorts' specific size and orientation requirements to ensure compliance.

Don’t just take our word for it
With a 4.6 out of 5 star rating and numerous distinctions on G2, Descript has been recognized as a leader in the video editing & podcasting space.
badges
  • “Getting started with Descript is super simple and easy to walk through with clients who have never done any audio/video editing in their lives.”
    Jacob G
  • “Descript is the GOAT editor. I still repeatedly think "wowza, this is bonkers" as I edit videos & podcasts like a word doc. Genuinely magical app.”
    Tommy L
  • “I'm a marketer with no video editing background but I can now create and edit videos [with Descript] in no time.”
    Harini R
  • “Before using Descript, manual transcription was very difficult. Thanks to Descript, I can obtain accurate transcriptions in record time.”
    Stevie M
  • “Descript is all you need for editing. You need pretty much zero editing skills and experience to use this software.”
    Lee W
  • “Descript has made my editing, review, & production process 10x faster & more effective.”
    Gabriela A

Rotate Youtube Short

Transform your YouTube Shorts effortlessly—click here to rotate for free now!
Get started