Watch in full screen mode

Full screen mode allows you to watch videos that take up your entire screen. 

Use full screen mode to improve your YouTube viewing experience

Watch in full screen

To watch while your device is horizontal:

1. Tap the video you'd like to watch.
2. At the bottom of the video player, tap full screen .
3. Turn your device horizontally.

To watch while your device is vertical:

1. Go to the video that you’d like to watch.
2. Swipe in a downward motion anywhere below the video player.

Zoom in to expand to full screen:

1. Go to the video you'd like to zoom.
2. Pinch out on the video screen with 2 fingers.

To zoom in, your device must have an aspect ratio greater than 16:9.

Exit full screen

1. Tap the video.
2. At the bottom of the player, tap full screen exit .

To exit full screen while your device is vertical, swipe up.

If full screen mode isn't working

If you’re watching YouTube videos on websites other than YouTube, there may not be a full screen option.