Google increases the time limit for YouTube Shorts. Here’s how long they will last

YouTube Shorts will soon support longer videos. YouTube’s short-form video division, which competes with TikTok and Instagram Reels Currently supports videos 60 seconds or 1 minute long. The company has now announced that starting October 15, it will allow creators to upload videos up to three minutes in length. In a blog post, the company noted that this is the most requested feature by creators and will even give them more flexibility to share their stories.
The company noted that this change applies to videos whose aspect ratio is square or higher and will not affect videos uploaded before the mentioned date. YouTube also promised to work longer to improve recommendations shorts next month.

More updates for YouTube Shorts to come

YouTube has also updated the Shorts player with a streamlined appearance, allowing creators’ content to take center stage and allowing viewers to focus more on the content.
YouTube users can also recreate shorts they like using templates. These templates help users to try out the latest trends by adding new audio and their uniqueness. Users can try out these templates by tapping the “Remix” option on a short they like and selecting “Use this template.”
In the coming months, users will be able to access more YouTube content through their Shorts camera, the company added. This makes it easier for users to remix clips from their favorite videos, music videos, and more. Users can even get content from multiple clips on YouTube.
The company also confirmed that Google DeepMind’s Veo video generation model will be available for YouTube Shorts. This model allows developers to bring their ideas to life with imaginary backgrounds and standalone video clips.
YouTube users get even more options to customize their feed to suit their preferences. The company has introduced a new option called Show Less Shorts. Users can select this setting by clicking the three-dot menu in the top right of any Shorts grid in their home feed. When enabled, users will temporarily see fewer shorts in their home feed.