How to publish on Youtube via ContentStudio
Publishing videos to YouTube is now quick and easy with ContentStudio. You can follow this step-by-step guide to learn how to compose, customize, and schedule YouTube videos directly from your dashboard.
In this article:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Video Type | Standard video or Shorts (vertical, under 60s) |
| Video Formats | .MP4, .MOV, .AVI (MP4 with H.264 codec & AAC audio recommended) |
| Multiple Channels | Cannot publish to multiple channels at once |
| File Size Limit | Up to 256 GB or 12 hours, depending on YouTube account |
| Editing After Publish | Cannot edit/delete via ContentStudio; must use YouTube Studio |
Step-by-step process


- Post Type: Select video or shorts.
- Video Title: Enter a relevant title.
- Category: Assign the appropriate YouTube video category.
- Playlist: Select an existing playlist (optional).
- Video Tags: Add tags to improve discoverability.
- License: Choose Standard YouTube License or Creative Commons.
- Select Privacy: Public, Unlisted, or Private.


FAQs
Q1. Can I upload YouTube Shorts through ContentStudio?
A: Yes, when composing a YouTube post, you can select "Shorts" as the post type if your video meets YouTube’s Shorts criteria (vertical format and under 60 seconds).
Q2. What video formats are supported for YouTube uploads?
A: ContentStudio supports common video formats like .MP4 , .MOV , and .AVI . For best results, use .MP4 with H.264 codec and AAC audio.
Q3. Can I upload videos to multiple YouTube channels at once?
A: No, a YouTube video post can only be published to one YouTube channel at a time per composer session.
Q4. Is there a video file size limit for uploading via ContentStudio?
A: Yes, the maximum file size you can upload depends on your YouTube account limits. Generally, videos up to 256 GB or 12 hours long are supported, but check your YouTube settings for any account-specific restrictions.
Q5. Can I edit or delete a YouTube video after publishing it through ContentStudio?
A: You can’t edit or delete a published video directly from ContentStudio. To make changes after publishing, you’ll need to visit YouTube Studio.