{"id":21061,"date":"2023-11-22T10:42:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T05:12:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/?p=21061"},"modified":"2026-03-16T15:01:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T09:31:33","slug":"how-to-create-youtube-shorts-from-existing-videos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-create-youtube-shorts-from-existing-videos\/","title":{"rendered":"Create Engaging YouTube Shorts from Your Existing Videos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do you have some popular videos on your YouTube channel and are keen to scale up and continue getting attention on the same video? If yes, you can accelerate the video&#8217;s growth and turn it into a YouTube Short video. So, here we are telling you how to create YouTube Shorts from existing video?<\/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-create-youtube-shorts-from-existing-videos\/#How_To_Make_A_YouTube_Video_A_Short\" title=\"How To Make A YouTube Video A Short?\">How To Make A YouTube Video A Short?<\/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-create-youtube-shorts-from-existing-videos\/#Reasons_To_Repurpose_Existing_Videos_In_YouTube_Shorts\" title=\"Reasons To Repurpose Existing Videos In YouTube Shorts\">Reasons To Repurpose Existing Videos In YouTube Shorts<\/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-create-youtube-shorts-from-existing-videos\/#Best_Practices_For_Effectively_Repurposing_Your_Videos_Into_Shorts\" title=\"Best Practices For Effectively Repurposing Your Videos Into Shorts\">Best Practices For Effectively Repurposing Your Videos Into Shorts<\/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-create-youtube-shorts-from-existing-videos\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/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-create-youtube-shorts-from-existing-videos\/#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-6\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-create-youtube-shorts-from-existing-videos\/#Q1_Can_I_Upload_The_Same_Video_On_YouTube_And_Shorts\" title=\"Q1. Can I Upload The Same Video On YouTube And Shorts?\">Q1. Can I Upload The Same Video On YouTube And Shorts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-create-youtube-shorts-from-existing-videos\/#Q2_Is_there_a_free_tool_for_creating_YouTube_Shorts\" title=\"Q2. Is there a free tool for creating YouTube Shorts?\">Q2. Is there a free tool for creating YouTube Shorts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-create-youtube-shorts-from-existing-videos\/#Q3_How_To_Create_Shorts_Through_Existing_Videos_Using_AI\" title=\"Q3. How To Create Shorts Through Existing Videos Using AI?\">Q3. How To Create Shorts Through Existing Videos Using AI?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/blog\/youtube\/how-to-create-youtube-shorts-from-existing-videos\/#Q4_What_resolution_should_I_use_for_my_YouTube_shorts\" title=\"Q4. What resolution should I use for my YouTube shorts?\">Q4. What resolution should I use for my YouTube shorts?<\/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-create-youtube-shorts-from-existing-videos\/#Q5_How_can_I_stay_consistent_with_YouTube_shorts_posting\" title=\"Q5. How can I stay consistent with YouTube shorts posting?\">Q5. How can I stay consistent with YouTube shorts posting?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Make_A_YouTube_Video_A_Short\"><\/span>How To Make A YouTube Video A Short?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>YouTube Shorts have been catching up with TikTok and Instagram Reels to attract and retain the audience&#8217;s attention. As individuals&#8217; attention spans have indeed reduced, it is excellent for creators to cut existing videos into YouTube Shorts.<\/p>\n<p>Let us learn to convert and create YouTube Shorts from existing videos on PC and Mobile. Follow these steps to make a new YouTube Shorts in no time:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The first step is to log in to your YouTube account and\u00a0<strong>select a video\u00a0<\/strong>you would like to repurpose from your channel. The key here is to choose a video with a good viewership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21072\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/edit-into-a-short-1.jpg\" alt=\"create a youtube short from existing video\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/edit-into-a-short-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/edit-into-a-short-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/edit-into-a-short-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/edit-into-a-short-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/edit-into-a-short-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Once you choose a video, tap on <strong>Create<\/strong> and Select <strong>Edit in a Short<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21073\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/edit-into-a-short-2.jpg\" alt=\"create a youtube shorts video\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/edit-into-a-short-2.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/edit-into-a-short-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/edit-into-a-short-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/edit-into-a-short-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/edit-into-a-short-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You have 3 minutes to create a\u00a0<strong>YouTube short.\u00a0<strong>Drag<\/strong>\u00a0the sliders<\/strong> and choose which section of the existing video you want to use for your short.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21074\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/edit-into-a-short-3.jpg\" alt=\"convert a long video into short\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/edit-into-a-short-3.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/edit-into-a-short-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/edit-into-a-short-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/edit-into-a-short-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/edit-into-a-short-3-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If the selected section is less than 3 minutes, you can <strong>record more footage<\/strong> from the Shorts camera and shoot more content.<\/li>\n<li>Next, you can <strong>import footage<\/strong> from your phone&#8217;s gallery to add more content to the Shorts video.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21075\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/edit-into-a-short-4.jpg\" alt=\"add more content\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/edit-into-a-short-4.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/edit-into-a-short-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/edit-into-a-short-4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/edit-into-a-short-4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/edit-into-a-short-4-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">After adding content to the video, you can\u00a0<strong>add extra features<\/strong> like text, filters, and effects, and retouch the video to include more information.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21076\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/edit-into-a-short-5.jpg\" alt=\"extra features\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/edit-into-a-short-5.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/edit-into-a-short-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/edit-into-a-short-5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/edit-into-a-short-5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/edit-into-a-short-5-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lastly, in this step, you can change the <strong>video title<\/strong> for better visibility and engagement and <strong>post the Short Video by tapping the tick mark icon.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Also, remember that in addition to attracting viewers from YouTube, long-form content can benefit from imported shorts because they contain links to the original video.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_To_Repurpose_Existing_Videos_In_YouTube_Shorts\"><\/span>Reasons To Repurpose Existing Videos In YouTube Shorts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Long-form videos require time and patience to shoot, edit, and upload. But, since Google launched the<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/youtube\/upgrade-youtube-shorts-creation-with-new-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> new tool for creators<\/a> to repurpose and use existing videos in short-form content, it has served as an excellent platform for older content. Let us see how repurposing pre-existing content can benefit and open the door to new opportunities.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>A short video format helps you attract more viewers and followers. Bite-sized videos are pushed to newer audiences and help you connect with younger audiences.<\/li>\n<li>Editing and making a short video is easy, saving time and resources. There is no need to start from scratch- planning, scripting, and editing.<\/li>\n<li>You may utilize this to your advantage by recycling old content and giving it a viral boost with the latest and new content.<\/li>\n<li>Creating a short video will improve the channel&#8217;s discoverability, keep it active, and drive traffic to the longer videos.<\/li>\n<li>Converting long-form videos into Shorts also allows you to <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.veefly.com\/youtube\/youtube-is-encouraging-advertisers-to-buy-ads-exclusively-on-shorts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">monetize the Shorts<\/a> video.<\/li>\n<li>Reusing relevant portions and clips from older videos to align with trending topics will help you save a lot of time and money from shooting again.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Practices_For_Effectively_Repurposing_Your_Videos_Into_Shorts\"><\/span>Best Practices For Effectively Repurposing Your Videos Into Shorts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Attention-grabbing YouTube short clips attract new viewers and increase the view count. If the viewers like your content, they also might take a tour of your channel and subscribe. But to make all of these happen, follow the tips to achieve the desired outcome.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Always keep the highlighted part of your video short<\/li>\n<li>Audio-free shorts are always a good idea. Add trendy audio or music to engage viewers.<\/li>\n<li>Add trending hashtags to boost discoverability.<\/li>\n<li>Adding captions to your YouTube shorts makes your video more accessible and helps your viewers understand the content.<\/li>\n<li>Create compelling and attention-grabbing thumbnails for YouTube Shorts.<\/li>\n<li>Include a strong Call to Action and encourage viewers to take action. This will help to increase engagement.<\/li>\n<li>Use the best quality to upload and create YouTube Shorts of a vertical aspect ratio of 9:16 for mobile-first viewing and provide a great user experience to the viewers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This was all about how to create YouTube Shorts from existing video. We have also explained the benefits of converting old popular videos into Short video formats. Use the built-in tool to maximize your channel&#8217;s potential for growth, attract new subscribers, and boost its visibility in search results. If getting views is the ultimate goal of converting long videos into shorts, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/buy-youtube-views\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">buy YouTube views<\/a> from a promotion service.<\/p>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve created a YouTube Short from an existing video, it&#8217;s important to craft attention-grabbing titles and descriptions that drive clicks. Tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/youtube-title-generator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube title generators<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/veefly.com\/youtube-description-generator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">description generators<\/a> can assist in creating compelling content to boost your Shorts&#8217; performance.<\/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_Can_I_Upload_The_Same_Video_On_YouTube_And_Shorts\"><\/span>Q1. Can I Upload The Same Video On YouTube And Shorts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, YouTube allows you to post the same video in long-form and short-form formats. However, YouTube Shorts are restricted to 60 seconds, allowing for shorter vertical videos. So, it is recommended that you cut and create a YouTube short from an existing video.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_Is_there_a_free_tool_for_creating_YouTube_Shorts\"><\/span>Q2. Is there a free tool for creating YouTube Shorts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can create a short video using the built-in camera on the YouTube mobile app. You can record, edit, and publish directly from the smartphone. However, several other free tools can also save you time. Some options are Canva and InShot, which offer many more editing features.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_How_To_Create_Shorts_Through_Existing_Videos_Using_AI\"><\/span>Q3. How To Create Shorts Through Existing Videos Using AI?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Multiple AI-powered third-party tools, like Vizard, allow you to create shorts from your existing videos on your computer.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Just upload your videos to Vizard and select the language of the video content.<\/li>\n<li>Once you upload the video, the tools will generate clips automatically. The process will take a few minutes to create clips from the video.<\/li>\n<li>Now, edit the clip according to your needs. The tool allows you to trim, resize, add logos, and add video subtitles.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_What_resolution_should_I_use_for_my_YouTube_shorts\"><\/span>Q4. What resolution should I use for my YouTube shorts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For best quality, the recommended resolution for YouTube Shorts is 1080 x 1920 pixels (9:16 aspect ratio).<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_How_can_I_stay_consistent_with_YouTube_shorts_posting\"><\/span>Q5. 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