Complete Guide to YouTube Shorts AI Automation

YouTube Shorts now averages over 200 billion daily views in 2026, and AI-powered creation tools are revolutionizing how creators produce content. Here's everything you need to know.

New AI Features for Shorts

Photo Animation ("Make Me Move")

Transform static photos into animated Shorts using AI. Perfect for:

Historical content

Storytelling channels

Memorial tributes

Creative animations

Gallery to Shorts

AI automatically creates Shorts from your camera roll:

Selects best moments

Adds music and transitions

Generates voiceovers (English/Hindi)

Creates compelling narratives

Speech to Song

Transform spoken audio into musical tracks:

Perfect for remix content

Creates viral sound snippets

Enables playful experimentation

Style Transfer

Apply artistic styles to your clips:

Pop art transformations

Origami effects

Vintage filters

Anime-style conversions

Monetization Stats for 2026

Daily Views: 200 billion+

Engagement Rate: 5.91% (highest among short-form)

Discovery: 74% views from non-subscribers

RPM Range: $0.40-$3.00 depending on niche

Best Posting Schedule

Post 3-5 Shorts daily for maximum reach

Peak times: 12pm-3pm and 7pm-10pm

Consistency beats virality

Start automating your Shorts production today!