# Short-form video

> Vertical video under ~60 seconds made for TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts feeds.

*Formats*

*Also known as: shorts, short-form content*

Canonical: https://novaclipper.com/glossary/short-form-video

Short-form video is the bite-sized, usually vertical format that dominates TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts — typically 15–60 seconds, designed to be consumed and re-served in an endless feed. It is the primary discovery surface for new audiences today.

Its economics favor volume and variety: because the feed decides reach, posting many sharp clips gives the algorithm more chances to find an audience than posting one long piece.

## Related

- [Best length for short-form](https://novaclipper.com/blog/best-length-for-short-form-video)
- [What is AI video clipping?](https://novaclipper.com/blog/what-is-ai-video-clipping)

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