Video Length Optimizer
Find the ideal video length for your YouTube content. Get recommendations based on your niche, plus calculate how many videos you need to reach your content goals.
Your Content
Recommended Length
Tips for Tutorials / How-to
- Break into chapters for longer content
- Front-load key information
- Include timestamps
Video Length by Content Type
| Content Type | Minimum | Optimal | Maximum | Mid-roll Ads |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tutorials / How-to | 8 min | 12 min | 20 min | ✓ |
| Gaming | 10 min | 20 min | 40 min | ✓ |
| Vlogs / Lifestyle | 8 min | 15 min | 25 min | ✓ |
| Educational / Courses | 10 min | 15 min | 30 min | ✓ |
| Entertainment / Comedy | 5 min | 10 min | 20 min | ✓ |
| Music / Lofi | 30 min | 60 min | 180 min | ✓ |
| News / Commentary | 8 min | 12 min | 20 min | ✓ |
| Reviews / Unboxing | 8 min | 12 min | 20 min | ✓ |
Perfect for 24/7 Streaming
Music, ambient, and lofi content is ideal for 24/7 streaming. Upload your longer videos and let them loop continuously for passive watch hours.
Start 24/7 Streaming FreeFrequently Asked Questions
It depends on content type. Tutorials: 8-15 minutes. Entertainment: 10-20 minutes. Gaming: 15-30 minutes. For monetization, videos over 8 minutes can have mid-roll ads, significantly increasing revenue potential.
Not necessarily. Watch time and retention matter more than length. A 10-minute video with 70% retention beats a 30-minute video with 20% retention. Match length to content - don't pad videos artificially.
There's no minimum length for monetization eligibility. However, videos need to be at least 8 minutes to enable mid-roll ads, which can significantly increase revenue. Shorts (under 60 seconds) have separate monetization.
YouTube Shorts must be 60 seconds or less. For optimal performance, 15-30 seconds often works best - long enough to deliver value, short enough to encourage replays and shares.
YouTube prioritizes watch time, not video length. The algorithm favors videos that keep viewers on the platform longer. A well-made 8-minute video often outperforms a padded 20-minute video.