> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.layz.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Make YouTube Shorts with AI on layZ

> Create YouTube Shorts with layZ using Workflows, the AI Video Editor, or MCP. Download, script, voiceover, captions, and export vertical video.

layZ is built for vertical Shorts-style production: 1080×1920 timelines, captions, voiceover, graphics, and export.

## Fastest path: Generic Commentary

1. Open [Workflows](https://layz.ai/app/templates)
2. Start **Generic Commentary**
3. Add a source URL or upload
4. Write or generate a short script
5. Voiceover → edit → export

Guide: [Make a commentary video](https://docs.layz.ai/guides/make-a-commentary-video.md).

## Hands-on path: Tools + editor

1. Download or upload footage
2. Clean and enhance
3. Create a project in [AI Video Editor](https://layz.ai/app/projects)
4. Set vertical aspect ratio in Settings
5. Add captions, music, stickers
6. Export MP4

## AI chat path

Connect Claude, ChatGPT, or Cursor and prompt a full Short. See [Make videos with ChatGPT](https://docs.layz.ai/guides/make-videos-with-chatgpt.md).

## Shorts checklist

* Hook in the first second
* Readable captions
* Safe zones clear of UI chrome
* Loud clear voice over music
* Strong title before you post

## FAQ

> [accordion] What canvas size should I use?
>
> 1080×1920 at 30 fps is the common Shorts starting point in the editor Settings panel.


## Related topics

- [Download YouTube videos and Shorts with layZ](https://docs.layz.ai/guides/download-youtube-videos.md)
- [layZ Docs](https://docs.layz.ai/index.md)
- [Make videos in chat](https://docs.layz.ai/mcp/make-videos-in-chat.md)
- [Make videos with ChatGPT and layZ](https://docs.layz.ai/guides/make-videos-with-chatgpt.md)
- [Generic Commentary workflow](https://docs.layz.ai/workflows/generic-commentary.md)


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