On this page, you'll learn some funny facts about YouTube, including who created YouTube and when, who uploaded the first YouTube video, and tips on how to ensure the highest quality videos after uploading to YouTube.
YouTube was founded by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim on February 14, 2005.
After a successful debut of its limited beta version in May 2005, YouTube officially launched on December 15, 2005, marking the start of its rapid rise in popularity.
In November 2006, YouTube was acquired by Google for $1.65 billion.
The first video uploaded on YouTube is titled “Me at the zoo” on April 23, 2005.
Jawed Karim, the YouTube co-founder, created this 19-second clip. You can still watch this video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNQXAC9IVRw
In our guide pages, we’ve detailed the YouTube video specifications for uploading. You can check out the guide here: The Best YouTube Video Specs for Uploading
YouTube supports many types of video formats, but MP4 with H.264 video and AAC audio is the official recommendations.
As for video resolution, it supports up to 4K UHD (2160p). The aspect ratio should ideally be 16:9, but vertical videos for Shorts (9:16) are also popular.
To get the best video results with YouTube, you should apply with the recommended upload encoding settings. If your video formats, resolution, aspect ratio, or more settings don’t fit the requirements, we need to adjust them with a capable video editor or converter.
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