YouTube has unveiled a suite of new tools designed to enhance the creation of Shorts, including an upgraded video editor, AI-generated stickers, and pre-made templates, with a rollout expected later this spring.

Among the new features is automatic beat syncing, which simplifies the process of aligning video clips with music, similar to functionalities found in TikTok and CapCut.

The enhanced video editor will allow creators to make precise edits, including timing adjustments, clip arrangements, music additions, and timed text insertions.

With these updates, YouTube aims to compete with the creative tools of TikTok and CapCut, which are considered the industry standards for mobile video editing.

Additionally, a new 'Inspirational' tab will serve as a hub for various AI tools, including video generation and the upcoming sticker generator.

Users will also have the ability to zoom in and out and preview their Shorts before posting, enhancing the overall user experience.

Creators will be invited to submit video selfies for this purpose, with assurances that these will be used solely for protection.

In related news, YouTube plans to discontinue its Story feature on June 26, 2025, encouraging users to utilize Community posts for lightweight updates and engagement.

The new editing process is designed to help creators avoid placing components where they might be obstructed by on-screen elements like comments and profile icons.

YouTube will introduce video filters and overlays within Shorts templates to facilitate engagement with viral trends more effectively.

YouTube has addressed privacy concerns by clarifying that video selfies submitted by creators will only be used for developing detection tools and not for other platform features.

The platform is also testing an AI-based remix feature called 'Restyle,' which enables users to create new 30-second music clips from licensed songs for their Shorts.