How to Remix a YouTube Shorts Video

Tap through each step to see how to remix a YouTube Shorts video.

  1. Find a Shorts video you want to remix

    Look for someone else's Shorts video that you'd like to build on.

  2. Tap the remix icon

    Tap the remix icon beneath the video to open the remix options.

  3. Choose a remix style

    Pick a format, such as placing your video side by side with the original or using the original as a green-screen background.

  4. Add your own content and upload

    Film a reaction or continuation, then finish and upload your new Shorts video.

When you're stuck for a new idea

You don't have to invent something from scratch every time β€” reacting to or building on a video that's already gaining traction is an easy way to create content and pick up extra visibility.

Not every video can be remixed

Remixing depends on the original creator's permission, so a video won't show a remix option at all if the creator has turned that feature off.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I remix any video I want?

No β€” if the original creator hasn't enabled remixing, the remix option simply won't appear on that video.

Can I stop other people from remixing my videos?

Yes, you can control whether your videos allow remixing from the content settings in YouTube Studio.