How-to · 5 min read
How to make YouTube Shorts with AI (step-by-step)
YouTube Shorts has more reach per view than TikTok or Reels for many creators in 2026. AI-generated Shorts perform when the clip earns the hook — a striking first frame and a one-line caption. Here's the workflow.
What you need
- iPhone or Android
- VIBE app
- YouTube app
Steps
Choose model by type
Realistic Shorts: Veo 3.1. Cinematic Shorts: Sora 2 or Sora 2 Pro. Motion Shorts: Kling 3.0. Stylized: PixVerse.
Generate vertical 9:16
Set 9:16 in VIBE. Write the prompt. Generate.
Edit and add text overlay
Add a 3-5 word text overlay to the first second. This is the hook YouTube uses to decide whether to keep showing your Short.
Upload to YouTube as Short
From the YouTube app, tap +, choose Short, upload your clip. Add a one-line title (8-12 words). Use 2-3 hashtags.
Start with VIBE
19 AI video models including Sora 2 and Veo 3.1. Free starter generations.
FAQ
- Yes. Many top-performing Shorts in 2026 are AI-generated. Disclose where required.