{"id":17529,"date":"2023-02-07T12:16:03","date_gmt":"2023-02-07T06:46:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/?p=17529"},"modified":"2026-10-21T18:14:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T12:44:16","slug":"how-to-upload-youtube-shorts-from-pc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-upload-youtube-shorts-from-pc\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Upload YouTube Shorts From PC?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shorts uploaded from a computer must be vertical (aspect ratio 9:16 or square 1:1) and no more than three minutes long.<\/li>\n<li>Uploading YouTube Shorts from a computer helps you maximise quality and speed.<\/li>\n<li>Using #Shorts in your title or description can help YouTube&#8217;s algorithm recognise and display your videos on the Shorts Feed.<\/li>\n<li>Using a computer lets you handle multiple video uploads and plan publishing dates at once.<\/li>\n<li>YouTube Studio for desktop supports batch processing of up to 15 videos at once.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mastering how to upload YouTube Shorts from PC simplifies workflow efficiency for video creators. Utilising YouTube Studio on desktop enables batch processing of up to 15 vertical clips, advanced metadata scheduling, and automated copyright checks. To upload shorts on YouTube from PC, videos must maintain a 9:16 or 1:1 aspect ratio and be under three minutes. Knowing how to upload a YouTube short on PC lets creators link related long-form videos and optimise safe-zone visuals effectively.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-upload-youtube-shorts-from-pc\/#Why_Upload_YouTube_Shorts_From_Your_PC\" title=\"Why Upload YouTube Shorts From Your PC?\">Why Upload YouTube Shorts From Your PC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-upload-youtube-shorts-from-pc\/#Technical_Requirements_to_Upload_Shorts_on_YouTube_from_PC\" title=\"Technical Requirements to Upload Shorts on YouTube from PC\">Technical Requirements to Upload Shorts on YouTube from PC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-upload-youtube-shorts-from-pc\/#How_To_Upload_Shorts_On_YouTube_From_PC\" title=\"How To Upload Shorts On YouTube From PC?\">How To Upload Shorts On YouTube From PC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-upload-youtube-shorts-from-pc\/#Advanced_Safe_Zone_and_Editing_Rules_for_PC_Editors\" title=\"Advanced Safe Zone and Editing Rules for PC Editors\">Advanced Safe Zone and Editing Rules for PC Editors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-upload-youtube-shorts-from-pc\/#Troubleshooting_PC_Shorts_Upload_Checklist\" title=\"Troubleshooting &amp; PC Shorts Upload Checklist\">Troubleshooting &amp; PC Shorts Upload Checklist<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-upload-youtube-shorts-from-pc\/#Visual_Asset_Guidelines_for_Creators\" title=\"Visual Asset Guidelines for Creators\">Visual Asset Guidelines for Creators<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-upload-youtube-shorts-from-pc\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-upload-youtube-shorts-from-pc\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-upload-youtube-shorts-from-pc\/#Q1_Why_Cant_I_View_YouTube_Shorts_On_PC\" title=\"Q1. Why Can\u2019t I View YouTube Shorts On PC?\">Q1. Why Can\u2019t I View YouTube Shorts On PC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-upload-youtube-shorts-from-pc\/#Q2_Why_Cant_I_Upload_Shorts_On_YouTube\" title=\"Q2. Why Can\u2019t I Upload Shorts On YouTube?\">Q2. Why Can\u2019t I Upload Shorts On YouTube?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-upload-youtube-shorts-from-pc\/#Q3Can_I_upload_Shorts_in_4K_from_PC\" title=\"Q3.Can I upload Shorts in 4K from PC?\">Q3.Can I upload Shorts in 4K from PC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-upload-youtube-shorts-from-pc\/#Q4_How_to_upload_Shorts_on_YouTube_from_PC_with_music_copyrighted_audio\" title=\"Q4. How to upload Shorts on YouTube from PC with music (copyrighted audio)?\">Q4. How to upload Shorts on YouTube from PC with music (copyrighted audio)?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Upload_YouTube_Shorts_From_Your_PC\"><\/span>Why Upload YouTube Shorts From Your PC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Shorts are vertical, and previewing and uploading them on your phone is quick. However, using a PC gives you more control. Here is how to upload Shorts on PC<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"text-transform: initial;\">Adding a series of uploads:\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"text-transform: initial;\">If you are creating a YouTube Shorts series, you need to upload it in serial order.<\/span> On mobile, you have to keep jumping between tabs and previewing them each time. On a PC, you can open different tabs or screens and view them all at once.<\/p>\n<p><strong>File management:<\/strong> Managing files by footage and series becomes much easier on a PC. Simple drag &amp; drop, creating subfolders, renaming, etc. Gets easier on pc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Updating metadata:<\/strong> Adding titles, descriptions, tags, etc, gets easier. AI YouTube extensions can quickly fill in the details.<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"text-transform: initial;\">Flexibility:<\/strong><span style=\"text-transform: initial;\"> If you upload or schedule multiple videos, managing the calendar and multitasking is much easier on a PC.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Technical_Requirements_to_Upload_Shorts_on_YouTube_from_PC\"><\/span>Technical Requirements to Upload Shorts on YouTube from PC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To ensure YouTube automatically categorises your desktop upload as a Short, ensure your video file matches these technical parameters:<\/p>\n<table dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-baot=\"1\">\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"100\" \/>\n<col width=\"100\" \/>\n<col width=\"100\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Technical Parameter<\/td>\n<td>Requirement for YouTube Shorts<\/td>\n<td>Recommended Setting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Aspect Ratio<\/td>\n<td>Vertical (9:16) or Square (1:1)<\/td>\n<td>1080 x 1920 pixels (9:16)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Video Length<\/td>\n<td>Up to 3 minutes (180 seconds)<\/td>\n<td>15 to 60 seconds for peak audience retention<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>File Format<\/td>\n<td>MP4, MOV, WebM, AVI<\/td>\n<td>MP4 (H.264 video codec, AAC audio)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Resolution<\/td>\n<td>Up to 4K \/ 1080p supported<\/td>\n<td>1080p HD vertical<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Upload_Shorts_On_YouTube_From_PC\"><\/span>How To Upload Shorts On YouTube From PC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Uploading Shorts is the same as uploading long-format videos. You can upload YouTube Shorts from desktop by following the steps. YouTube automatically detects the video&#8217;s length and categorises it as short or full-length.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-38169\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/steps-on-how-to-upload-youtube-shorts-from-pc.png\" alt=\"Steps on how to upload YouTube shorts from pc\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/steps-on-how-to-upload-youtube-shorts-from-pc.png 1920w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/steps-on-how-to-upload-youtube-shorts-from-pc-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/steps-on-how-to-upload-youtube-shorts-from-pc-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/steps-on-how-to-upload-youtube-shorts-from-pc-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/steps-on-how-to-upload-youtube-shorts-from-pc-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step-by-Step Guide\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. First, Go to YouTube Studio.<\/p>\n<p>2. Next, click on the (+) Create button and select Upload Videos.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">3. Next, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/youtube-marketing\/how-to-create-youtube-shorts\/\">create your Shorts<\/a> and upload the file.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>4. Fill in the required information, such as title, description, thumbnail, Audience type(made for kids or not), and add #Shorts in the description or title.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-38170\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/adding-related-videos-and-subtitles.png\" alt=\"Adding related videos and subtitles\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/adding-related-videos-and-subtitles.png 1920w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/adding-related-videos-and-subtitles-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/adding-related-videos-and-subtitles-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/adding-related-videos-and-subtitles-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/adding-related-videos-and-subtitles-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5. Add related video and subtitle file.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-38171\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/checks-on-youtube-shorts.png\" alt=\"Checks on YouTube Shorts\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/checks-on-youtube-shorts.png 1920w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/checks-on-youtube-shorts-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/checks-on-youtube-shorts-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/checks-on-youtube-shorts-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/checks-on-youtube-shorts-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>7. Next, you will be directed to the checks screen, where YouTube checks the copyright issues.<\/p>\n<p>8. Finally, <strong>select the visibility<\/strong> of your shorts. For example, Public or Private.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-38172\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/schedule-steps-on-how-to-upload-youtube-shorts-from-pc.png\" alt=\"Schedule steps on how to upload YouTube Shorts from pc\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/schedule-steps-on-how-to-upload-youtube-shorts-from-pc.png 1920w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/schedule-steps-on-how-to-upload-youtube-shorts-from-pc-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/schedule-steps-on-how-to-upload-youtube-shorts-from-pc-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/schedule-steps-on-how-to-upload-youtube-shorts-from-pc-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/schedule-steps-on-how-to-upload-youtube-shorts-from-pc-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>9. Then click <strong>Publish<\/strong>, and that\u2019s it!<\/p>\n<p>If you do not want to publish the video right away, you can also schedule it. All you have to do is enter the date and time of publishing. These are only steps. Now you know how to post YouTube Shorts on a computer.<\/p>\n<p>These steps work for all browsers and operating systems because they happen within the YouTube app, so they also apply if you want to know how to upload YouTube Shorts on iPhone or how to upload a YouTube Short on iPad.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advanced_Safe_Zone_and_Editing_Rules_for_PC_Editors\"><\/span>Advanced Safe Zone and Editing Rules for PC Editors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You need to clean up and prepare your edit in the right order when editing and\u2002uploading YouTube Shorts on a PC from your NLE (Non-Linear Editor). Desktop video programs such as Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or CapCut PC let you adjust the framing precisely before you upload to YouTube Studio.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mobile Interface Safe Zone:<\/strong> Although YouTube Shorts are presented on a 1080 x 1920 vertical canvas, the mobile interface renders text overlays, channel titles, sound attribution, and engagement icons over the top and bottom edges. Keep important visuals, facial close-ups, subtitles, and calls to action in the middle viewing safe zone of 900 x 1350 pixels to prevent interactive buttons from obscuring your content.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Optimise NLE Timeline Settings:<\/strong> Before you export, set your NLE sequence (project) to 1080 x 1920 (9:16 aspect ratio). When you export a vertical clip from a horizontal sequence, you burn the black\u2002pillars into the file; YouTube will read it as a standard long-form video rather than a Short.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Front-Load Retention Hooks:<\/strong> Desktop analytics show viewer drop-off is highest in the first 3 seconds. Open with white-hot action (visual\u2002or textual) to immediately hook viewers in the scroll feed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Troubleshooting_PC_Shorts_Upload_Checklist\"><\/span>Troubleshooting &amp; PC Shorts Upload Checklist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re uploading vertical video from your computer but it\u2019s not being placed into the YouTube Shorts shelf, go through this preflight tech checklist:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Check Canvas &amp; Frame Size:<\/strong> Make sure your exported video is vertical (9:16) or square (1:1). If your file&#8217;s resolution is 1920 x 1080 (16:9 landscape), YouTube will not place it on the Shorts shelf.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Duration &amp; Audio Rights Limits:<\/strong> Shorts can be up to 3 minutes (180 seconds) in length on YouTube. But you will receive global content\u2002blocks when using copyrighted songs or getting Content ID claims on videos longer than 60 seconds. For 60+ second Shorts, use royalty-free music or original voiceovers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Batch Upload Management:<\/strong> When uploading up to 15 Shorts at once via a PC browser, tap \u201cEDIT DRAFT\u201d on each item in YouTube Studio to check audience age rating, related video cross-links, and schedule timestamps before clicking\u2002\u201cPublish All.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visual_Asset_Guidelines_for_Creators\"><\/span>Visual Asset Guidelines for Creators<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Adding clean, branded visuals enhances guide clarity when producing tutorial content for creators.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>File Name: veefly-upload-youtube-shorts-pc.png<\/li>\n<li>Alt Text: VeeFly step-by-step guide on how to upload YouTube Shorts from PC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can easily learn how to make YouTube Shorts on PC, and then you can upload YouTube Shorts from PC. But when you are working from your desktop, you do not have to juggle multiple apps, unlike a phone. You can easily post good-quality videos from your desktop. Just make sure that the shorts are copyright-free and kid-friendly to avoid copyright infringement and age restrictions on your videos. Once your Shorts are ready to publish, you can explore ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/free-youtube-views\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">get free YouTube views<\/a> and help more people discover your videos.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_Why_Cant_I_View_YouTube_Shorts_On_PC\"><\/span>Q1. Why Can\u2019t I View YouTube Shorts On PC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>YouTube app has some glitches, which could be <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/guide\/youtube-shorts-not-showing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">why you cannot watch YouTube shorts<\/a> on a PC. If you cannot find shorts on the YouTube website, here\u2019s what you can do: On the home page, click on the shorts under the home icon.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_Why_Cant_I_Upload_Shorts_On_YouTube\"><\/span>Q2. Why Can\u2019t I Upload Shorts On YouTube?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You might be unable to because of the video duration or the format. The duration should be between 15 seconds and one minute, and the structure should be square or vertical.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3Can_I_upload_Shorts_in_4K_from_PC\"><\/span>Q3.Can I upload Shorts in 4K from PC?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can upload 4K quality YouTube Shorts from your PC. The video must be around 60 seconds long, in MP4 format, with H.264 or H.265 encoding.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_How_to_upload_Shorts_on_YouTube_from_PC_with_music_copyrighted_audio\"><\/span>Q4. 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