YouTube-standard settings
- Upload photos (lyric: 1 image; slideshow: 20–50 images).
- Upload music — merge multiple tracks for long mixes.
- Pick 1080p (16:9) — YouTube\'s recommended standard.
- Fade transition — pro-style smooth cuts.
- Download MP4 H.264 + AAC — YouTube\'s preferred codec.
Optimize for the YouTube algorithm
- Custom thumbnail: create 1280×720 in Canva, upload separately.
- 3-second hook: place the best image first.
- Title + description: include main keyword, ≥ 200 word description.
- Tags: 5–10 relevant tags for the algorithm.
- End screen: add via YouTube Studio after upload.
- Copyright: use free music (YouTube Audio Library) for monetization.