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How to Go in Landscape View on YouTube

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  • 15 October 2024
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Are you bored of seeing YouTube videos in portrait mode? Do you want to watch your favorite stuff in full-screen, landscape format? This guide will teach you how to easily convert to landscape view on YouTube, whether you are using a desktop computer, smartphone, or tablet. Let's get started!

6 Ways to Go in Landscape View on YouTube 

Do you want to watch your favorite YouTube videos in full-screen and landscape mode? Well, this guide has provided you with easy and simple steps to go landscape mode on YouTube on every device within no time.

How to Go Landscape View on YouTube Via Desktop

Method 1:

  1. First of all, go to www.youtube.com and sign in to your account if needed.
  2. After that click on the search box at the top of the YouTube screen, type the name of the video you want to play, and click on the Search icon in the search bar.
  1. Now find the video from the search list and click on it.
  1. Once the video is played, click on the Full Screen icon at the bottom right corner of the video. Your screen will be shifted to full screen.

Method 2:

  1. First of all, go to www.youtube.com and sign in to your account if needed.
  2. After that click on the search box at the top of the YouTube screen, type the name of the video you want to play, and click on the Search icon in the search bar.
  1. Now find the video from the search list and click on it.
  1. Once the video is played, move the cursor on the screen and double-tap on it with the help of the Trackpad or Mouse. Your screen will be shifted to full screen.

How to Go Landscape View on YouTube Via iPhone

Method 1:

  1. First of all, open the YouTube app on your iPhone.
  1. After that tap on the Search icon on the top right corner of the screen.
  1. Then, write the name of the video you want to play and tap the Search button at the bottom right corner of the screen.
  1. After that tap on the video you want to play from the search list.
  1. Once the video is played, tap on the Full Screen icon in the bottom right corner of the video.
  1. Now the video will be played on landscape view.

Method 2:

  1. First of all, open the YouTube app on your iPhone.
  1. After that tap on the Search icon on the top right corner of the screen.
  1. Then, write the name of the video you want to play and tap the Search button at the bottom right corner of the screen.
  1. After that tap on the video you want to play from the search list.
  1. Once the video is played, pause the video and swipe up the video screen. Your video will be played on full screen.

Method 3:

  1. First of all, open the YouTube app on your iPhone.
  1. After that tap on the Search icon on the top right corner of the screen.
  1. Then, write the name of the video you want to play and tap the Search button at the bottom right corner of the screen.
  1. After that tap on the video you want to play from the search list.
  1. Once the video is played, swipe up from the bottom of the screen and tap on the Portrait Lock button on the popup screen of your iPhone.
  1. After that swipe down the window and tilt your iPhone, and your YouTube video will be automatically played on landscape view.

How to Go Landscape View on YouTube Via Android

Method 1:

  1. First of all, open the YouTube app on your Android phone.
  1. After that tap on the Search icon on the top right corner of the screen.
  1. Then type the name of the video you want to play in the search box and then tap on the Search icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.
  1. After that tap on the video you want to play from the search list.
  1. Once the video is played, simply tap on the Full Screen icon on the bottom right corner of the video screen.
  1. That's it your video will be played in full screen.

Method 2:

  1. First of all, open the YouTube app on your Android mobile phones.
  1. After that tap on the Search icon on the top right corner of the screen.
  1. Then type the name of the video you want to play in the search box.
  2. Tap on the Search icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.
  1. After that tap on the video you want to play from the search list.
  1. Once the video is played, pause the video for a while and swipe up the video screen.
  1. That's it your video will be played in full screen.

Method 3:

  1. First of all, open the YouTube app on your Android phone.
  1. After that tap on the Search icon on the top right corner of the screen.
  1. Then type the name of the video you want to play in the search box and then tap on the Search icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.
  1. After that tap on the video you want to play from the search list.
  1. After that swipe down from the notification screen and turn on the Screen Rotation option from the dropdown window.
  1. That is it, now tilt your phone to landscape motion and your screen will be tilted in landscape view and you can enjoy watching videos in landscape view.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  • How do I change the layout on YouTube?

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    Sign in to YouTube Studio.
    Choose Customization from the left menu, then go to the Home tab.
    Click the ADD section option under "Layout".
    Scroll to choose your content. For You: Choose how to present material to your audience depending on their interests.
    Select Publish.

  • How can I switch to a landscape view?

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    To rotate the screen on an Android device: Step 1: Go to the Quick Menu. Swiping down on your phone screen will take you to the fast menu on the majority of Android devices. Step 2: Locate the auto-rotate/rotate lock icon.

  • How do I adjust the view settings on YouTube?

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    You can manually modify the size of your video player by adjusting the size of your browser. To view your video in a larger player without going full screen, click the Theater mode button in the bottom corner of the player. Alternatively, click the Mini Player button to view a smaller player.

  • Does YouTube have a landscape mode?

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    Unfortunately, YouTube does not offer a real vertical full-screen format for landscape videos. However, you can try a few solutions based on your device and choice. On the mobile: Zoom and crop: While the video is in full-screen mode, pinch and zoom to focus on the appropriate section in vertical orientation.

More to explore in YouTube guides:

Wrapping Up

To summarize, with these simple steps, you can easily switch YouTube to landscape mode on PCs, iPhones, and Android smartphones, enhancing your viewing experience for any video you choose.

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