To remove a short video from YouTube, you can easily do so through the YouTube mobile app or YouTube Studio, whether on your desktop or mobile device.
How to Delete a YouTube Short Using the YouTube Mobile App
The most common way to remove a YouTube Short is directly from the official YouTube app on your mobile device.
Step-by-Step Guide:
- Open the YouTube App: Launch the YouTube application on your smartphone or tablet.
- Access Your Profile: In the bottom right corner of the screen, tap on the icon that displays your profile picture. This section is often labeled "You" or "Library."
- Go to Your Videos: From the profile menu, tap on "Your videos" (or "Your content," depending on the app version). This will display a list of all the videos you have uploaded, including your Shorts.
- Locate the Short: Scroll through your uploads to find the specific Short you wish to delete. You may use filters if you have many videos to quickly find your Shorts.
- Open More Options: To the right of the Short's title and thumbnail, tap on the three-dot menu icon (⋮) to reveal more options.
- Select Delete: From the pop-up menu, choose the "Delete" option.
- Confirm Deletion: A confirmation prompt will appear, asking if you are sure you want to delete the video. Tap "Delete" again to permanently remove the Short.
How to Delete a YouTube Short Using YouTube Studio
YouTube Studio offers comprehensive tools for managing your content, including deleting Shorts, and is accessible on both desktop and via a dedicated mobile app.
On Desktop (YouTube Studio Website):
- Go to YouTube Studio: Open your web browser and navigate to YouTube Studio.
- Sign In: If prompted, sign in to your YouTube account.
- Access Content: In the left-hand menu, click on "Content." This will display all your uploaded videos.
- Find Your Short: Locate the Short video you wish to delete from the list. You can use the search bar or filters to narrow down your content.
- More Actions: Hover your mouse over the Short's row. A three-dot menu icon will appear. Click on it.
- Delete Forever: Select "Delete forever" from the dropdown menu.
- Confirm: Check the box acknowledging that you understand the video will be permanently deleted and then click "DELETE FOREVER."
On the YouTube Studio Mobile App:
- Open the YouTube Studio App: Launch the YouTube Studio app on your mobile device.
- Go to Content: Tap on "Content" from the bottom navigation bar.
- Locate the Short: Find the Short video you want to delete in your content list.
- Tap Three Dots: Tap the three-dot menu icon (⋮) next to the Short's title.
- Delete Option: From the options that appear, tap "Delete."
- Confirm: Confirm your decision when prompted.
Important Considerations Before Deleting
- Permanent Action: Deleting a YouTube Short is a permanent action. Once deleted, the video cannot be recovered.
- Loss of Data: All associated data, including comments, likes, views, and watch time for that specific Short, will be permanently removed.
- Alternatives: If you're unsure about permanently deleting a Short, consider setting it to "Unlisted" (only accessible via direct link) or "Private" (only visible to you and selected viewers) instead. You can change these settings through the video's details page in YouTube Studio.
Deleting a Short is a quick and simple process, ensuring you have full control over the content on your channel.
