YouTube Shorts Preview Generator
Instantly convert any YouTube video link into a mobile-first Shorts preview. No uploads, no tracking, no server processing.
Preview Tool
About This Tool
This YouTube Shorts Preview Generator simulates how an existing YouTube video appears in a vertical, mobile-first Shorts-style layout. It does not upload, analyze, or store your video. Everything runs locally in your browser using YouTube's privacy-enhanced embed mode.
Key Benefits
- Instant mobile Shorts-style preview without editing software
- 100% client-side and privacy-respecting
- No API keys, quotas, or accounts required
- Fast performance even on low-end devices
- Accurate 9:16 vertical framing for real-world Shorts testing
Features
- Accepts YouTube URLs or raw video IDs
- True vertical mobile viewport simulation
- Optional looping and mute controls
- Start-time preview for specific moments
- Uses youtube-nocookie.com for enhanced privacy
Use Cases
- Creators testing if long videos adapt well to Shorts
- Marketers previewing vertical video campaigns
- Editors identifying optimal Shorts clip sections
- Educators adapting landscape content for mobile audiences
Fun Fact
YouTube Shorts uses the same underlying video infrastructure as standard YouTube videos-orientation and context, not format, are what truly change viewer behavior.
Historical Context
Vertical short-form video surged globally after 2019 with the rise of mobile-first platforms. YouTube Shorts launched in response to this shift, prioritizing fast discovery and immersive portrait viewing. Tools like this help creators adapt existing content to modern viewing habits without reprocessing or re-uploading media.