How to create YouTube Shorts with AI
To create YouTube Shorts with AI, start with a two-second hook, generate a 15–60 second script with clear beats, produce vertical voiceover and scene-matched visuals, add captions, and export 9:16. Batch 3–5 Shorts per week and iterate on hooks that hold retention—not only on visual effects.
Step-by-step (AI Shorts workflow)
- One idea, one hook — viewers decide in ~2 seconds.
- Script with beats — hook → setup → turn → insight → CTA. Draft free with the Shorts script generator.
- Vertical voice + visuals — change visual every 2–4 seconds; use on-screen text for silent viewers.
- Captions — large, high-contrast, few words per line.
- Publish — consistent niche; tease long-form when relevant.
Retention checklist
- Spoken hook matches the title—no bait-and-switch.
- Pattern interrupt before second 5 (cut, zoom, text pop).
- One insight, not five—Shorts reward clarity.
- End with follow/save CTA only if the video earned it.
AutoTube for Shorts
Generate Shorts in the app alongside long-form and agents. See tutorial and videos without editing.
Free Shorts script generator
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FAQ
- Ideal Shorts length?
- Often 15–45s for tips; up to 60s for mini-stories. Hook always comes first.
- Does AutoTube support Shorts?
- Yes—Shorts are part of the product workflow; check the app for current format settings.