YouTube Shorts is stepping up its game against TikTok and Instagram Reels by introducing new creation tools like Green Screen, Cut, and Collab.
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Collab & live
The Collab feature allows creators to record side-by-side Shorts, while a mobile-first vertical live experience is being tested in the main Shorts feed.
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Engagement
A new Q&A sticker enables creators to engage with viewers, while another feature allows users to pull audio and effects from watched videos.
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Boosting user growth
With over two billion logged-inusers monthly, these additions are expected to fuel YouTube Shorts's growth further.
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Horizontal video conversion
Additionally, the platform is developing a feature to convert horizontal videos into shorts. YouTube plans to launch the feature soon.