{"id":223,"date":"2025-06-24T12:32:28","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T12:32:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simpleseotags.io\/blog\/?p=223"},"modified":"2025-06-24T12:32:30","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T12:32:30","slug":"why-is-youtube-uploading-my-video-as-a-short","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simpleseotags.io\/blog\/why-is-youtube-uploading-my-video-as-a-short\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is YouTube Uploading My Video as a Short"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In this article, we explored why YouTube may automatically categorize your uploaded videos as Shorts\u2014even when you don\u2019t intend it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube Shorts are a special format designed for vertical, quick, mobile-friendly content. Factors such as video length, aspect ratio, upload method, and use of #Shorts can influence this classification.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding these elements is crucial for creators aiming to maintain control over their content format. Let\u2019s uncover the key reasons behind this automatic Shorts classification and how you can prevent it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey 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 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/simpleseotags.io\/blog\/why-is-youtube-uploading-my-video-as-a-short\/#Reasons_Why_YouTube_Uploads_Your_Video_as_a_Short\" >Reasons Why YouTube Uploads Your Video as a Short<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/simpleseotags.io\/blog\/why-is-youtube-uploading-my-video-as-a-short\/#1_Aspect_Ratio\" >1. Aspect Ratio&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/simpleseotags.io\/blog\/why-is-youtube-uploading-my-video-as-a-short\/#2_Duration_and_upload_timing\" >2. Duration and upload timing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/simpleseotags.io\/blog\/why-is-youtube-uploading-my-video-as-a-short\/#3_Uploaded_from_the_YouTube_Mobile_App\" >3. Uploaded from the YouTube Mobile App<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/simpleseotags.io\/blog\/why-is-youtube-uploading-my-video-as-a-short\/#4_Using_Shorts_in_the_Title_or_Description\" >4. Using #Shorts in the Title or Description<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/simpleseotags.io\/blog\/why-is-youtube-uploading-my-video-as-a-short\/#5_Auto-Formatting_by_YouTube_Studio_Mobile\" >5. Auto-Formatting by YouTube Studio (Mobile)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/simpleseotags.io\/blog\/why-is-youtube-uploading-my-video-as-a-short\/#6_YouTubes_AI_Classification_Based_on_Content_Patterns\" >6. YouTube\u2019s AI Classification Based on Content Patterns<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/simpleseotags.io\/blog\/why-is-youtube-uploading-my-video-as-a-short\/#Solutions_to_Fix_YouTube_Uploading_My_Video_as_a_Short\" >Solutions to Fix YouTube Uploading My Video as a Short<\/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:\/\/simpleseotags.io\/blog\/why-is-youtube-uploading-my-video-as-a-short\/#1_Use_a_Landscape_Aspect_Ratio_16_9\" >1. Use a Landscape Aspect Ratio (16:9)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/simpleseotags.io\/blog\/why-is-youtube-uploading-my-video-as-a-short\/#2_Make_Your_Video_Over_3_Minutes\" >2. Make Your Video Over 3 Minutes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/simpleseotags.io\/blog\/why-is-youtube-uploading-my-video-as-a-short\/#3_Upload_from_Desktop_Instead_of_Mobile\" >3. Upload from Desktop Instead of Mobile&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/simpleseotags.io\/blog\/why-is-youtube-uploading-my-video-as-a-short\/#4_Remove_%E2%80%9CShorts%E2%80%9D_from_Title_and_Description\" >4. Remove \u201c#Shorts\u201d from Title and Description<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/simpleseotags.io\/blog\/why-is-youtube-uploading-my-video-as-a-short\/#5_Avoid_Using_the_Shorts_Camera_or_Editor\" >5. Avoid Using the Shorts Camera or Editor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/simpleseotags.io\/blog\/why-is-youtube-uploading-my-video-as-a-short\/#6_Edit_Export_Settings_in_Your_Video_Editor\" >6. Edit Export Settings in Your Video Editor&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/simpleseotags.io\/blog\/why-is-youtube-uploading-my-video-as-a-short\/#7_Avoid_Fast-Paced_or_Music-Reel_Style_Edits\" >7. Avoid Fast-Paced or Music-Reel Style Edits&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/simpleseotags.io\/blog\/why-is-youtube-uploading-my-video-as-a-short\/#8_Using_IntrosOutros_for_Longer_Videos\" >8. Using Intros\/Outros for Longer Videos<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/simpleseotags.io\/blog\/why-is-youtube-uploading-my-video-as-a-short\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_Why_YouTube_Uploads_Your_Video_as_a_Short\"><\/span><strong>Reasons Why YouTube Uploads Your Video as a Short<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube&#8217;s algorithm automatically classifies videos as Shorts based on specific criteria. The most common reasons for your video being uploaded as a Short are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Aspect_Ratio\"><\/span><strong>1. Aspect Ratio&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the most significant factor in YouTube classifying a video as a Short. According to a <a href=\"https:\/\/tuberanker.com\/blog\/youtube-shorts-aspect-ratio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">report<\/a>, video uses a vertical (9:16) or square (1:1) aspect ratio \u2014 for example, 1080\u00d71920,\u00a0 YouTube automatically treats it as a Short. This is because Shorts are optimized for mobile-first vertical viewing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Duration_and_upload_timing\"><\/span><strong>2. Duration and upload timing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube classifies videos under 60 seconds as Shorts by default. But starting <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/youtube\/answer\/15424877?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">October 15, 2024<\/a>, videos up to three minutes long with a vertical or square aspect ratio also qualify\u2014if uploaded after that date.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Older uploads remain long-form, even if they meet the same criteria. So, both duration and upload timing directly affect Short classification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read Here: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/simpleseotags.io\/blog\/how-to-change-thumbnail-on-youtube-short\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Change thumbnail on YouTube Short<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Uploaded_from_the_YouTube_Mobile_App\"><\/span><strong>3. Uploaded from the YouTube Mobile App<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Uploading through the YouTube mobile app\u2014especially via the &#8220;Create a Short&#8221; button\u2014strongly signals to YouTube that your content is a Short. This pathway is designed for vertical videos up to three minutes and often applies automatic trimming and formatting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you upload an existing video, the app interface prompts you to fit Shorts criteria. As a result, using the mobile app upload flow frequently leads to automatic Shorts classification, whether intended or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Using_Shorts_in_the_Title_or_Description\"><\/span><strong>4. Using #Shorts in the Title or Description<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding hashtags #Shorts to your video\u2019s title or description acts as a direct signal to YouTube that your content is intended for the Shorts feed. While YouTube primarily relies on technical factors like aspect ratio and duration, the hashtag reinforces your intent and helps with Shorts classification.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn&#8217;t override format rules\u2014landscape videos won\u2019t become Shorts just by using the tag\u2014but when all other criteria are met, #Shorts boosts visibility and ensures accurate categorization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Auto-Formatting_by_YouTube_Studio_Mobile\"><\/span><strong>5. Auto-Formatting by YouTube Studio (Mobile)&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When uploading through the YouTube Studio mobile app, YouTube may auto-format your video for Shorts if it detects a vertical or square aspect ratio and a duration under three minutes. Even with horizontal videos, the app often prompts users with an \u201cEdit into a Short\u201d option, encouraging them to trim and reframe their content into vertical format.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While YouTube doesn\u2019t format videos without user input, this guided editing flow can lead to unintentional Shorts classification, especially if creators accept the defaults without adjustment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read Here: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/simpleseotags.io\/blog\/how-to-add-description-to-youtube-shorts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How to add description to YouTube Shorts<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_YouTubes_AI_Classification_Based_on_Content_Patterns\"><\/span><strong>6. YouTube\u2019s AI Classification Based on Content Patterns<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond technical factors like aspect ratio and length, YouTube\u2019s AI can classify a video as a Short based on how it \u201cfeels.\u201d The system analyzes content elements such as fast pacing, quick cuts, trendy music, dynamic editing, and high engagement patterns\u2014traits common in short-form videos.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even without #Shorts in the metadata, a vertical video under 3 minutes with these stylistic features may still be categorized as a Short. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.castmagic.io\/post\/youtube-shorts-algorithm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">report by Castmagic<\/a> highlights that Shorts success hinges on quick pacing, engaging visuals, and trendy effects\u2014traits YouTube\u2019s AI uses to identify and recommend content within the Shorts feed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solutions_to_Fix_YouTube_Uploading_My_Video_as_a_Short\"><\/span><strong>Solutions to Fix YouTube Uploading My Video as a Short<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Use_a_Landscape_Aspect_Ratio_16_9\"><\/span><strong>1. Use a Landscape Aspect Ratio (16:9)&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid Shorts classification, export your video in a landscape format, such as 1920\u00d71080. YouTube flags vertical or square videos for the Shorts feed, even if they\u2019re under three minutes. A 16:9 landscape aspect ratio clearly signals long-form intent and keeps your video on the standard Watch Page.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As seen in <a href=\"https:\/\/tuberanker.com\/blog\/youtube-shorts-aspect-ratio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">notes of a report<\/a>, if uploaded clips that have greater width dimensions than height dimensions, they won\u2019t qualify for YouTube Shorts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Make_Your_Video_Over_3_Minutes\"><\/span><strong>2. Make Your Video Over 3 Minutes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One effective way to avoid Shorts classification is to ensure your video is longer than&nbsp; 3 minutes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While aspect ratio plays the dominant role, video duration functions as a secondary filter. Many creators report that vertical videos exceeding 3 minutes are less likely to appear in the Shorts feed, even when other criteria are met.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to an <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/youtube\/answer\/15424877?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">official YouTube Help article<\/a>, any vertical or square video under 3 minutes uploaded after October 15, 2024, qualifies as a Short\u2014implying that videos beyond this limit fall outside that category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read Here: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/simpleseotags.io\/blog\/how-to-delete-a-short-on-youtube\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How to delete a Short on YouTube<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Upload_from_Desktop_Instead_of_Mobile\"><\/span><strong>3. Upload from Desktop Instead of Mobile&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid unintentional Shorts classification, use YouTube Studio on a desktop and upload your content via the standard \u201cUpload videos\u201d option.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This method provides full control over metadata, formatting, and visibility, unlike the mobile app\u2019s \u201cCreate a Short\u201d flow, which is optimized for vertical, short-form uploads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Remove_%E2%80%9CShorts%E2%80%9D_from_Title_and_Description\"><\/span><strong>4. Remove \u201c#Shorts\u201d from Title and Description<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Remove \u201c#Shorts\u201d from Title and Description: To prevent your video from being classified as a Short, avoid including \u201c#Shorts\u201d in the title or description. While not the main trigger, this hashtag serves as a clear signal to YouTube\u2019s algorithm that your video is intended for the Shorts feed\u2014especially if it\u2019s vertical and under 3 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As noted in <a href=\"https:\/\/riverside.fm\/blog\/how-to-upload-youtube-shorts#:~:text=Note%3A%20Optionally%2C%20include%20%23Shorts,and%20display%20it%20to%20audiences.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Riverside\u2019s creator guide<\/a>, \u201cOptionally, include #Shorts in your video description. This will help the YouTube algorithm correctly categorize your video and display it to audiences.\u201d To stay in the long-form category, simply leave the tag out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Avoid_Using_the_Shorts_Camera_or_Editor\"><\/span><strong>5. Avoid Using the Shorts Camera or Editor<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To keep your video from being classified as a Short, avoid creating or editing it using YouTube\u2019s Shorts tools, such as the in-app Shorts camera or built-in Shorts editor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These features are designed specifically for vertical, mobile-first, short-form content and signal to YouTube that the video is intended for the Shorts feed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/youtube\/answer\/10343433\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">YouTube\u2019s own documentation<\/a> notes that the \u201cCreate a Short\u201d flow is optimized for short vertical uploads. Instead, use external editing software and upload via the standard \u201cUpload videos\u201d option in YouTube Studio on desktop for full control over format, metadata, and categorization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Edit_Export_Settings_in_Your_Video_Editor\"><\/span><strong>6. Edit Export Settings in Your Video Editor&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before uploading, double-check your export resolution and aspect ratio in your video editing software.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid Shorts classification, ensure the video is exported in a horizontal (landscape) format, such as 1920\u00d71080 (16:9). Many editors default to vertical settings for social content, so manually adjusting the export settings helps maintain long-form formatting and prevents accidental inclusion in the Shorts feed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Avoid_Fast-Paced_or_Music-Reel_Style_Edits\"><\/span><strong>7. Avoid Fast-Paced or Music-Reel Style Edits&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube\u2019s algorithm doesn\u2019t rely solely on technical specs like length or aspect ratio\u2014it also considers editing style.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Videos that mimic the fast-paced, music-driven aesthetic common on TikTok or Instagram Reels\u2014with rapid cuts, text overlays, trending sounds, or viral audio\u2014may be interpreted as Shorts, even if other criteria aren\u2019t strictly met.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your content is meant for the long-form Watch Page, use a slower pace, natural sound, and minimal music-driven editing to avoid unintended Shorts classification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Using_IntrosOutros_for_Longer_Videos\"><\/span><strong>8. Using Intros\/Outros for Longer Videos<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To help prevent your video from being classified as a Short, you can extend its total duration past the 3-minute mark. A simple and effective way to do this is by adding a dedicated intro, outro, or additional supplemental content to your video.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This strategic addition can push your video&#8217;s overall length beyond the threshold often used for Shorts classification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, YouTube\u2019s system relies on technical and stylistic factors to determine whether your video is classified as a Short.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From aspect ratio and video duration to editing style and upload method, small choices can significantly impact how your content appears on the platform.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By adjusting these elements\u2014such as using landscape orientation, longer video length, and desktop uploading\u2014you can ensure your videos remain in the long-form category. 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