Master AI-powered video creation for YouTube Shorts. Go from a simple text prompt to a viral-ready short in minutes — no editing skills needed.
YouTube's built-in AI Video Generator lets creators produce short, AI-powered clips directly inside the YouTube app — no third-party tools required. Just describe what you want and the AI generates a video clip, background, or animated photo for your Short.
🌐 Availability depends on your region and account rollout. Features are expanding globally.
Launch YouTube on your iOS or Android device. Make sure you're signed into your Google account.
Tap the + icon at the bottom center, then select "Create a Short" from the menu.
In the Short editor, tap the Effects button (magic wand) or the dedicated AI/sparkle icon in the toolbar.
Select one of the available AI options: Create with AI, Dream Screen (AI background), or Photo to Video. Availability varies by account.
Describe the scene, style, lighting, and mood you want. More detail = better results. See our prompt tips below.
Hit the Generate button and wait a few seconds. YouTube's AI will process your prompt and render a clip.
Review the generated video. See if it matches your vision before proceeding.
Not satisfied? Tweak your prompt and tap Regenerate. Try adding more descriptive words for better output.
Enhance your AI Short with background music from YouTube's library, on-screen text captions, or a voiceover narration.
Add a title, hashtags, and description. Set visibility, then tap Publish. Your AI-generated Short is live!
A majestic lion walking through the African savanna during golden hour sunset, cinematic drone shot, tall grass swaying in the wind, ultra realistic, 4K, HDR, stunning visuals.
A futuristic city at sunset with flying cars, neon holographic billboards, cinematic wide angle shot, dramatic lighting, ultra realistic, photorealistic, 4K, high quality.
Powerful ocean waves crashing against dramatic rocky cliffs during a storm, slow motion, cinematic tracking shot, deep blue colors, spray and mist, ultra realistic, 4K, stunning visuals.
Busy Tokyo street at night with neon signs reflecting on wet pavement, people with umbrellas, cinematic bokeh effect, rain drops, vibrant colors, ultra realistic, 4K, HDR.