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YouTube video layout can now be edited when converting long-form clips to shorts.
The new editing feature, compatible with all Remix tools, is currently only available on iOS, but will also be introduced on Android in the near future.
Why do we care? The new editing tool could prove useful to brands and marketers who want to capitalize on the popularity of Shorts, which are viewed by 2 billion monthly logged-in users.
how it works. To use YouTube’s new tool, just follow these steps:
- Go to the video you want to convert into short and tap the “Remix” button.
- Select “Edit Summary”.
- Trim the part of the video you want to use and then tap “Layout.”
- Here you can choose from different layouts, such as “single” or “square” to zoom in on a particular part of your video. Or you can use one of the split screen layouts that best suits your video.
- Press and drag the preview sections until you are satisfied with their appearance.
- Save the layout.
- Once you’re done editing, you can upload your short.
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