Type your idea
A few words about what the Short shows.
Refract / YouTube Shorts title generator
Free tool
YouTube Shorts title generator
Type your idea and get three titles worded the way people search, plus a short description. Each title shows its length. Free, with no sign-up.
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How it works
Pick a title
Each one shows its length, so you know it fits.
Add the description
Copy the description too, then edit it to point to your other videos.
How to title a YouTube Short
Titles help people decide to watch and help YouTube understand what your Short is about.
- Say what the viewer gets.
A clear result beats a clever phrase. Name the outcome or the question the Short answers.
- Put the important words first.
Long titles get cut off on small screens, so start with the words that matter most.
- Use the words people search for.
Think about what someone would type to find your video, and use those words naturally.
- Stay under 100 characters.
YouTube titles can be up to 100 characters. Shorter titles are easier to read at a glance.
- Deliver on the title right away.
If the title promises something, show it in the first seconds so viewers stay.
Questions
How long can a YouTube Shorts title be?
Up to 100 characters. Every title here shows its count.
Do I need #shorts in the title?
It isn’t required. If you want to use it, the description is a good place, so it doesn’t take space from your title.
Is this title generator free?
Yes. It runs in your browser with no account and no limit.
Can AI write a title from my actual video?
Yes. With a free account, Refract’s AI video analysis looks through your video and writes titles, a description, captions, and hashtags from what’s in it.
Plan the Short and the rest of your week.
Open the workspace to add this idea to your week, alongside TikTok and Reels versions.