Limits and SizesThis page gathers the figures we have read on YouTube's own help pages. Title 100 characters, description 5,000 characters, 16:9 as the standard shape, and 9:16 for Shorts thumbnails. Each figure has its own page with the source link and the date we read it.
- YouTube Title Length Limit and Counter
- YouTube Description Limit and Counter
- YouTube Video Resolution and Aspect Ratio
- YouTube Shorts Thumbnail: Size and Shape
Figures that YouTube does not state on the pages we read are not listed here. For anything that matters, check the app.