UG Shots is a feature that allows short-form music video creation and sharing within the Ultimate Guitar platform. The feature provides tools for recording, editing, linking tabs, and publishing content directly from the application. These videos can be viewed by millions of people, enabling you to connect with a wide audience and receive comments and likes.

Think of shots as an online version of an open mic, where you can showcase your talent and creativity.

How to access shots in the app:

The shots section can be accessed from

• The bottom navigation bar by tapping the shots icon in the center

• On the official tab, after the Pro and Chords buttons, you can see the shots section with shots linked to that tab

• The profile section, where shots are located alongside Subscription and Artists

On any non-official tab, you can also access the shots section:

Open any tab version and tap the shots switch and you will see all shot versions linked to that tab

How to access shots on the chords page?

Creating a shot from the Shots section:

To create a shot

• Open the application

• Navigate to the shots section

• Tap the camera icon to begin recording

Recording a shot from a tab:

• Open the tab

• Tap the recording icon

• Record the shot

Available recording options include

• Using the tab search icon allows you to find a tab you want to make a shot for

• Selecting a video from the device gallery

• Using the built-in timer for recording preparation

• Switching between front and back cameras using the switch icon

Before proceeding to the publish screen, you can edit your shot video using the following options:

• Download the shot to your device gallery - save the video file to your device storage

• Trim the video - remove unwanted segments from the beginning or end of the video

• Crop the video - adjust the visible frame area of the video

Once you have recorded your Shot or selected it from the gallery, tap “Next” to proceed to the publish screen.

• Add a description for your shot

• Add tags manually or select suggested tags from the recommended section

• Tap done to save the changes

• To set a cover image, tap the cover

• Select a frame from your video

• Confirm the selection by tapping the ✓ icon. The selected frame will be applied as the shot cover

To fill in the song information

• Select the song cover, choose the corresponding artist or song name to link your shot to the selected song

• Alternatively, select the "My Own Content" option if you want to create your own shot title and description

• Select the appropriate instrument

Settings - lets you manage privacy and sharing options before publishing.

Visible only to me

Publishing Note: If a shot is not set to “Only for You,” it cannot be made personal after publication. It can be deleted, but it cannot be changed to personal.

Share allows you to share your shot outside the app.

You can post it to:

Instagram Stories - share the shot to your Instagram story.

Instagram Feed - publish the shot as a regular post on your Instagram profile.

Song information can also be edited after publication.

• Navigate to shots

• Tap the three-dot menu next to the shot

You will see three options:

Make public (universe icon) - changes the shot visibility to public.

Once you make your shot public, it cannot be changed back to personal after publication.

Edit shot - allows you to update the cover, song information, and share to settings (Instagram stories or feed), then save changes

Deleting a Shot

• Open the profile section

• Navigate to shots

• Tap the three-dot menu next to the shot

• Select the delete option

Delete - permanently removes the shot, and the deleted shot can't be restored.

• Go to the home page
• Scroll down and find the shots section.
• In the shots section, click the “Explore” button.

• In the Shots section, you can browse content from other users

• Use the next and back icons to navigate between shots

• Use the center icon to pause or stop playback

• You can like, comment on, report and react to shots

• You can also follow users directly from their shot

• Tap on your account profile.

• Under the account info (username), you will see your shots section.

• Click the “+” icon and select “Select a file”or drag & drop the file from your device

• Choose a video from your device (downloads)

• Supported formats: mp4, mov, avi

• Maximum size: 300 mb

• Maximum length: 1 minute

• Add tags and a description

• Add song information- artist name and song name (required)

• Set visibility (public or only for yourself)

• Tap the Publish button

• Open the shot

• Tap the send icon (located on the left side of the three-dot menu) or use the share icon

• Share the shot using different messaging apps and social platforms

• You can also copy the shot URL link and share it manually

• Open the shot

• Tap the three-dot menu

• Select delete

Unlock your creative potential and share your musical performances with the world through UG Shots. We look forward to seeing your incredible videos and providing a platform for you to express yourself.