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Account - You can create a free account at http://youtube.com/signup
Account type - There are several types of YouTube accounts: comedian, director, guru, musician, partner, politician, and YouTuber.
Active Sharing - Active sharing allows you to see who else is watching a video at the same time, or explore users' recent histories.
Address Book - You can keep a contact list of your friends to easily send them private messages and share videos.
Audio Swap - The audio swap tool allows you to add music to your video from our library of licensed songs.
Avatar / Channel Icon - You can use the thumbnail of any of your public videos as your avatar.
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Blog - The official YouTube blog is at http://youtube.com/blog.
Buffering - The YouTube video player downloads a
video as it plays. A buffer allows it to play more smoothly if the
connection isn't fast enough.
Bulletin - A message posted on a user's channel and sent out to all of that user's friends.
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Category - A video can belong to one of several topic areas, called categories.
Categories Tab - At the top of most pages. Displays featured videos by category.
Channel - A channel is a user's page. It contains a user's profile information, videos, favorites, etc.
Channels Tab - At the top of most pages. Top list for channels, by account type.
Comedian (account type) - In addition to performer information, comedian accounts can publish a schedule of show dates.
Comment - A text response to a video (on a watch page) or a user (on a channel page).
Community Tab - Here you can browse groups and contests.
Contest - Users can submit videos to contests, and other users can vote on them.
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Design (channel) - You can customize the appearance of your channel.
Developer APIs and RSS - YouTube offers open access
to key parts of the YouTube video repository and user community, via an
open API interface and RSS feeds. http://youtube.com/dev.
Director (account type) - In addition to performer information, director accounts have advanced options for branding videos and the user's channel with custom text and graphics.
Director Videos (home page, watch pages) - A small selection of past featured videos and sponsored videos is displayed at the top of the homepage and on the right of every watch page.
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Editors' Picks - The YouTube editors select featured videos on the homepage. Users can apply to be guest editors and select the featured videos for a few days.
Embedding - You can have YouTube videos appear inside other webpages and blogs. The code for this is on each watch page to the right of the video.
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Favorite - From a watch page you can add a video you like to your list of favorites. Other users can browse your favorites on your channel page.
Featured Video (homepage) - These videos are selected by the editors. They will appear on the pages under the Categories tab.
Featured Video (channel page) - In your account settings, you can select a video to play at full size on your channel page.
Flag as Inappropriate - If you believe a video violates YouTube's Terms of Use, you may flag it from the watch page. Our administrators review all flagged videos. The same applies to groups and channel background images.
Flash - The Flash Player from Adobe Systems is a plugin for your web browser. YouTube uses it to play videos.
Friends / Friend Invitations - You can invite other users to be your friends. This allows you to share private videos with each other. You can send invitations from a user's channel page.
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Group - Groups allows users to share videos and have discussions on a common theme. They can be found under the community tab.
Guru (account type) - Like the other special account types, guru accounts have extended performer information, profiles.
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Help - This is the YouTube Help Center! Is it
helpful? Let us know! If you can't find an answer to your question
here, you can use our contact form to reach our support department. We
look forward to hearing from you!
History - YouTube remembers the videos you videos you have viewed recently. The link is at the very top of every page and here. You can clear your history by clicking here.
Honors - YouTube tracks many statistics for videos. Honors are automatically granted by the system to videos which rise to the top.
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Links (watch page) - You can see which sites videos are embedded in.
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Metadata - This is data about your data. For videos on YouTube, this is the title, description, tags, etc. You can edit your videos' metadata even after posting them.
(videos for) Mobile - These videos are available on Verizon Wireless.
Money - Registering for the YouTube site costs nothing, it's free! Come sign up!
Musician (account type) - In addition to performer information, musician accounts can publish a schedule of show dates.
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Partner (account type) - There is a page under the channels tab with videos from our major content partners.
Performer Info - Several of the account types allow extended profiles so you can share more about you and your videos.
Playlist - You can add videos to playlists to play them in order or conveniently share the list of videos with your friends.
Playlists (watch page) - Clicking here will reveal a list of all user playlists that feature the video you are currently watching.
Politician (account type) - These are candidates
for the 2008 United States presidential election. We are exploring
extending this to other election contests.
Post video - With this button below each video on its watch page you can conveniently share the video on social bookmarking sites or your blog.
Private Message - YouTube has a system for
messaging like email. You can read your messages from your account
page. You send a message to a user from that user's channel page.
Private Video - You can upload videos as private. These won't appear in search results, and can only be seen by your friends.
Processing Time - The time it takes a video, once
uploaded to the site, to be fully entered into the YouTube system with
all associated video information and representative thumbnails.
Processing time is not to be confused with Uploading Time which is the
time it takes for a video to upload from a user's computer to the
YouTube servers. Videos will be available for playback soon after
uploading even while they are unprocessed, but they will not show up in
"Search" nor will they show all the associated information for the
video until they are fully processed.
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Quick Capture - You can post a video straight to YouTube with your webcam! Try it!
QuickList - Whenever you see a '+' on a video's preview image, you can add it to your QuickList by clicking the +.
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Rating - You can rate videos by clicking the stars. More red is better.
Related Videos (watch page) - These videos are selected by a mysterious search algorithm. They might be related to the video you're watching!
Remixer - A tool used to make quick remixes or
re-edits to your existing videos. The tool can only be used on your own
videos and allows you to rearrange clips and add quick graphic elements
and transitions, as well as choose different audio tracks for a newer
remix of your older content. You can find the Remixer from your account
page by going to "My Videos" and clicking the "Remix Video" button next
to any video which you'd like to remix. You can also visit the Remixer here (http://www.youtube.com/ytremixer).
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Search - There is a search box at the top of every page. Accepts usernames, video titles, descriptions, tags...
Share Video (watch page) - You can have YouTube email a video link to a friend.
Stream - Join streams to chat with others who are watching the same video you are.
Subscription - You can subscribe to another user's channel or favorites, or to a tag. You will see that user's videos/favorites, or videos with that tag, in your subscription center. The most recent will appear for you on the homepage.
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Tags - Tags are an associative heuristic for interest. You can subscribe to a tag to see new videos with that tag as they are added to the site.
TestTube - Try out new YouTube features in development, and let us know what you think!
Top List/Browse Pages - The statistics system's algorithms collect videos here, granting them honors.
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Video Identification - As a part of YouTube’s
initiative to protect copyright holders, this tool that allows YouTube
partners to identify and claim their copyrighted video content that was
unofficially uploaded to the site. As propriety videos are discovered
and claimed, partners now have the option to place an ad on the video,
offering a new revenue stream, or remove the video from the site. Video
Identification also enables users to keep the uploaded video on their
channel, allowing them to embrace further online video.
Video Response - A video can be associated as a reply to another, much like a text comment.
Videos Tab - At the top of most pages. Displays honored videos by category.
Vlog/Video Log - You can set a playlist as your vlog, and the videos on that playlist will appear on your channel along with descriptions you can optionally add to them.
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Watch Page - The page with the full-sized video, all of the metadata, comments, etc.
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Your Subscriptions (home page) - When you subscribe to users' channels, the most recent videos those users have uploaded appear here.
YouTube - The best video sharing site on the net!
YouTuber (account type) - A 'normal' account. If you don't post videos, this this is the best way to share the videos you like with your friends.
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You'll need to have a device that can capture digital movies—this
could be a camcorder, digital camera, or even your cell phone! You copy
the movies to your computer, and then you can either upload them as-is
or edit them with software such as iMovie or Windows Movie Maker to add
titles and special effects. For more detailed information, read the Making and Optimizing Your Videos guide.
For some types of cellphones and mobile devices, you can also upload
to YouTube directly, without copying the file to your computer first.
You can find some great and comprehensive tips in our Video Toolbox,
check it out! You can find it linked at the bottom of most pages,
including our homepage, and our
toolbox.
Do I have to have a camcorder to make videos?
No. While camcorders are a great way to make videos, they aren't the
only one. You can make videos with a webcam, digital camera, or even
some cellphones.
How do I put videos from my mobile device onto YouTube?
If your phone has video and multimedia messaging (MMS) capabilities,
you can probably upload videos from your cell phone or other mobile
device. Here's how to set it up:
- Log in to YouTube and go to the "My Account" page.
- Under "Account Settings," click the "Mobile Upload Profiles" link.
- Click the "Create Mobile Profile" button and enter the information required.
- Click the "Create Profile" button.
When your profile is set up, you will be given an email address similar to this:
1111111111@mms.youtube.com.
When you want to upload a video taken with your phone, email it to that
address. After it's uploaded, you can go to YouTube and edit the
information about the video if you want
How do I use my webcam with YouTube?
There are two ways to use your webcam with
YouTube. You can record
video using the software that came with the camera, and then upload it
to YouTube, with or without editing first. You can also record directly
to YouTube using the
QuickCapture feature.
What is QuickCapture and how do I use it?
QuickCapture is a way to record video directly into YouTube. You need
to have a webcam or camcorder attached to your computer and a confirmed
email address to use this feature.
To record and upload video using QuickCapture:
- Log in to YouTube. Make sure your camera is attached to the computer and working.
- Go to the "Quick Capture" page (http://www.youtube.com/my_videos_quick_capture).
- Enter the information about your video in the left column. This is required before you begin recording.
- If you get a message that says "www.youtube.com is requesting access to your camera and microphone," click the "Allow" button.
- If
you don't see a picture in the record section, you may need to choose a
different video source from the video dropdown in the "Record Video"
window.
- Once you see a picture coming from your camera, click the "Record" button to start recording your video.
- When
you're finished recording, click the "Done" button if you're satisfied
with your video, or click the "Re-Record" button if you'd like to try
recording it again.
When you click the "Done" button, your video is automatically uploaded
to
YouTube and starts processing. You can edit information about the
video by going to the "
My Videos" page (http://www.youtube.com/my_videos).
If you're having trouble using QuickCapture, you may want to make sure
any firewall software you may have is allowing the connection to our
server. If you're on a corporate or school network the connection may
be blocked. You might want to check with your network administrator to
find out what restrictions your network's under.
What video file formats can I upload?
YouTube accepts a wide range of video file formats such as .WMV, .AVI,
.MOV, and .MPG transferred from most digital cameras, camcorders, and
cell phones.
We've found that files converted from .wmv to one of the other formats
our webpage accepts generally have a lower playback quality than other
file formats. If you have your source video in a format other than a
.wmv file, you may want to encode directly to MPEG4 (DivX, Xvid, SVQ3)
at 640x480 resolution, with 64k Mono MP3 Audio. If you have a source
.wmv in high bitrate and larger resolution you may want to convert to
MPEG4 at full resolution and then resizing to 320x240 using a high
quality resizing algorithm - this can help reduce the number of
artifacts you end up with.
How do I edit my video?
Most computers come with some sort of video editing application already
installed, such as Apple iMovie or Microsoft Movie Maker. Using these
programs, you can easily edit your videos, add soundtracks, change the
file type, compress the file size, etc.
There are also more advanced editing programs available for purchase or
download online. We encourage you to look around and find the editing
software that's right for you.
How do I get a video from my camcorder onto my computer to upload to YouTube?
If you already have a digital camcorder (one that captures in Digital8,
MiniDV, HDV, or any of the DVD formats), then you're ready to start
shooting your masterpiece. Your camcorder will need some kind of direct
connection to your computer, either to the USB or FireWire ports or by
inserting the DVD you've recorded. Once you've downloaded the video
from the camera, you can upload it to
YouTube or bring it into an
editing program to play with it some more.
If you have an analog camcorder (one that uses VHS, VHS-C, SVHS-C, 8mm,
or Hi8 tape), you can still get your videos onto YouTube. It will
require an extra step and some additional equipment, though, since
these camcorders are not usually equipped with computer connections.
You'll need to digitize the video with a converter box, which will
convert the analog signal from the camcorder to a digital signal that
the computer can understand. After the video has been digitized, you
can manipulate it further or upload it.
When you're finished with the digitizing and are ready to upload it from your computer to the site, check our Help Center Uploading Entries for further information if you need it.
What is an .MSWMM file?
A .MSWMM file is a Windows Movie Maker project file. By saving the
project, it allows you to return to the movie and make modifications at
a later time. However, if you're satisfied with the movie and would
like to upload and share the result through YouTube, you will need to
choose "Save Movie File" under the "File" menu (which is different from
"Save Project", which creates the .MSWMM file).
What is an .mov file?
Files saved with a .mov extension are QuickTime movies. They are often
created by iMovie on a Mac, but other video editing programs can also
save in this format. QuickTime .mov files can be uploaded to YouTube
without any additional conversion.
How do I change the audio track in my video?
Want to turn your masterpiece into a music video? Ready to refresh your
soundtrack? YouTube now offers a simple way to add a different audio
track to your video. It's called AudioSwap, and we're trying it out on
TestTube (http://youtube.com/testtube).
If you'd like to try it on one of your videos, you should first make sure it's alright to have your audio
permanently replaced for that video. If you're okay with that, head to our
AudioSwap
page (http://youtube.com/audioswap_main), and click the "Try AudioSwap"
button. You'll then be able to access a page showing your video on the
right and the audio tracks you can choose from on the left.
Select a genre, artist, and track – don't worry, you can play around
with as many as you want before adding one to your video. Keep the
length of your video in mind, making sure the audio track you select is
as long or longer than your video so your entire video has sound. Once
you've selected a track, click the "Publish Video" button. When you're
asked if you want to change your audio track, click the "OK" button.
Depending on the length of your video, it may take some time to update
the audio.
How do I make a video out of JPEG images?
Here are a few steps to convert JPEG images into videos by using Windows Movie Maker.
- From your desktop, click the "Start" button.
- Select "Run".
- Type: moviemk and click the "OK" button.
- Drag or import the image files to the "Collection Window".
- Drag the file down to the "Time Line" pane at the bottom.
- Edit the images until they appear the way you prefer.
- At the top, select "File" and "Save Movie File".
- Under the movie selection select "The Web".
- Click the "Next" button.
- Name the movie and click the "Next" button.
- Click the "Show more choices" link
- If you'd like to use our Single File Uploader, make sure your video is under 100MB. If your file's between 100MB and 1GB, you'll have to use the YouTube Uploader.
Once you've completed these steps, your movie will be ready to be uploaded to YouTube!
What is the Remixer?
The Remixer is a great tool for quickly editing or remixing content.
Remixer allows you to sequence and add footage, transitions, borders,
captions, and audio.
You can find the remixer here (http://youtube.com/ytremixer) or by follow ing the steps below:
- Go to your account page.
- Click the "My Videos" link.
- Click the "Remix Video" button to the right of the video you'd like to change.
How do I use the Remixer?
The Remixer is located at
http://www.youtube.com/ytremixer.
You can reach it by visiting your account page, clicking the "My
Videos" link, and clicking on the "Remix Video" button next to one of
your uploaded videos.
You can start using Remixer by dragging content from the "My Videos"
media bin on the right into the main viewing window or the timeline
below it. Once you've placed content within the editor, you can edit,
transition and remix that content. In addition, you can layer captions,
borders, or other graphics over the content and try out different
soundtracks. You can do all of this from within Remixer simply by
dragging and dropping content from the media bins into the appropriate
areas of the editor.
Graphics, captions, borders, and video can be dragged into the
timeline. Transitions can only be dragged into the smaller boxes
labelled with arrows which appear between clips in the timeline. Audio
can only be dragged into the box labelled, "Drag Audio Here" (just
below the timeline).
You can continually preview your work by clicking the "Preview" button
located to the bottom left of the editor. From there, you can continue
to trim, sequence and eventually publish and share your content.
How do I add videos to my Remixer library?
To add videos to your remixer library, they have to be uploaded as
public videos to your YouTube account. Once they're uploaded, they'll
automatically appear in the media-bin labelled, "My Videos" within
Remixer.
How do I add videos to my Remixer library?
To add videos to your remixer library, they have to be uploaded as
public videos to your YouTube account. Once they're uploaded, they'll
automatically appear in the media-bin labelled, "My Videos" within
Remixer.
Can I remix other people's videos?
You can't remix other people's videos or content that' s copyrighted by
anyone but yourself, unless they've given you permission to do so. Only
videos that appear in your own YouTube account will show up in Remixer.
So I remixed my video – now what?
Now publish it!
The "Publish" button is located to the bottom-left just to the right of
the "Preview" button. When you click the "Publish" button, a pop-up
window will appear asking for the "Title", "Details", and "Tags" of the
video. After entering the appropriate information, click "Done". The
remix will be compiled and, after a short uploading period, will appear
in your YouTube account. Now you're ready to share your awesome new
remix with all your friends!
Where can I find more information about the Remixer?
You can find more information about Remixer by visiting
this page (http://www.youtube.com/ytremixer_about).
You can also click the "Help" link located in the upper right corner of
the Remixer for comprehensive instructions on how to use each aspect of
the Remixer interface.
How do I upload a video? + Video
Once you’ve finished editing your video, made sure it's less than 10
minutes, smaller than 100MB, and in an acceptable format, you're ready
to upload it.
- Click "Upload Videos" in the upper-right-hand corner of any YouTube page.
- Enter
as much information about your video as possible, including Title,
Description, Tags, and Category. The more information you include, the
easier it is for users to find your video!
- Determine if you want your video set to Public or Private.
- Click the "Upload a Video" button.
- In the next window, click the "Browse" button to browse for the video file. Select the file you want to upload.
- Click the "Upload Video" button.
It can take from a couple minutes to an hour for your video to upload to
YouTube.
If you're receiving an error with your Upload, you might want to make
sure you're attempting to upload a file that's recognized by
YouTube. YouTube accepts video files from most digital cameras and
camcorders, and cell phones in the .AVI, .MOV, .WMV, and .MPG file formats.
Have more than one video file to upload? Have a file that's larger than 100MB?
Learn how to upload them, using our YouTube Uploader.
Why isn't my video showing up in search? + Video
Depending on site traffic, changes to video information can take 8
hours or more to show up in the search index after they've been
uploaded, changed, or removed. This includes changes to tags, ratings,
views, and comments. Please be patient -- the video will show in the
search index shortly. To bypass this time, you may want to send your
friends the link of the video via email or private message.
To find videos that were recently uploaded, you may want to sort by
"Date Added". To do this, search for the terms that describe the video.
From the search results page, click the "Date Added" link on the top of
the screen. This will allow you to see the most recently uploaded
videos first.
Note that unless the username of the uploader is specified as a tag it
may not be indexed for a video search. To find a user (and their
videos), perform a search for their username and then select "Channels"
on the left side of the page.
How long does it take to process a video after it's been uploaded?
Processing time varies greatly depending on the format of your original
video, file size, and upload traffic. This could take anywhere from a
few minutes to several hours.
If after 8 hours you still see a status message next to the video
saying "Uploaded (processing, please wait)," try removing the video
from our site and uploading it again. To do this, simply click the
"Remove Video" button below the video in question in "My Videos" (http://youtube.com/my_videos) and go through the full upload process again.
Make sure your video is under 10 minutes in length. We accept most
video file formats, including .wmv, .mov, .mpg, or .avi. If your video
meets these minimum requirements and still won't upload, there may be a
problem with the video compression you're using. We recommend the MPEG4
format at 640x480 resolution with MP3 audio.
How long are my videos available on YouTube?
Videos stay on YouTube until the members who uploaded them choose to take them down. Videos which violate the
Terms of Use (http://www.youtube.com/t/terms) may be taken down by YouTube.
How long will my video take to upload?
Depending on your connection speed and the size of the video, it can
take anywhere from a few minutes to several hours to upload a video.
Generally, if you have a high-speed Internet connection you can expect
the upload to take somewhere between 1-5 minutes for every 1MB.
However, the experience is different for every user because of the
variation in connection speeds.
How do I get a video from my camcorder onto my computer to upload to YouTube?
If you already have a digital camcorder (one that captures in Digital8,
MiniDV, HDV, or any of the DVD formats), then you're ready to start
shooting your masterpiece. Your camcorder will need some kind of direct
connection to your computer, either to the USB or FireWire ports or by
inserting the DVD you've recorded. Once you've downloaded the video
from the camera, you can upload it to YouTube or bring it into an
editing program to play with it some more.
If you have an analog camcorder (one that uses VHS, VHS-C, SVHS-C, 8mm,
or Hi8 tape), you can still get your videos onto YouTube. It will
require an extra step and some additional equipment, though, since
these camcorders are not usually equipped with computer connections.
You'll need to digitize the video with a converter box, which will
convert the analog signal from the camcorder to a digital signal that
the computer can understand. After the video has been digitized, you
can manipulate it further or upload it.
When you're finished with the digitizing and are ready to upload it from your computer to the site, check our Help Center Uploading Entries for further information if you need it.
Do I have to sign up to upload videos?
Yes. Since videos are attached to your profile, you must sign up as a
member to upload videos. Becoming a member also allows you to save
videos, create Playlists, and leave comments, among many other
features.
Can I replace a video and retain the old view count, comments, and ratings?
There is currently no way to replace an old video with a new one and
retain the original view count, comments or ratings. You'll have to
start over with your newer video.
Also, our system runs a checksum on all video files that are uploaded
to avoid duplicate videos. Simply changing the file name will not
resolve this. Please remove the video and edit its length or
compression. Then you should be able to upload the video again.
What video file formats can I upload?
YouTube accepts a wide range of video file formats such as .WMV, .AVI,
.MOV, and .MPG transferred from most digital cameras, camcorders, and
cell phones.
We've found that files converted from .wmv to one of the other formats
our webpage accepts generally have a lower playback quality than other
file formats. If you have your source video in a format other than a
.wmv file, you may want to encode directly to MPEG4 (DivX, Xvid, SVQ3)
at 640x480 resolution, with 64k Mono MP3 Audio. If you have a source
.wmv in high bitrate and larger resolution you may want to convert to
MPEG4 at full resolution and then resizing to 320x240 using a high
quality resizing algorithm - this can help reduce the number of
artifacts you end up with.
What's the best format to upload for high quality? + Video
We recommend the following settings:
- MPEG4 (Divx, Xvid) format
- 640x480 resolution (* most updated recommendation)
- MP3 audio
- 30 frames per second
Resizing your video to these specifications before uploading will help your videos look better on YouTube.
I can't upload the video from my DVD onto YouTube. What do I do?
DVD files (such as .VOB, .IFO and .BUP files) can't be uploaded to
YouTube. These are not actual video files but files used as part of the
DVD container format. Our recommended file format is MPEG4 (Divx, Xvid,
or SVQ3 rather than h.264) at 640x480 resolution with MP3 audio (64k
mono).
You can learn more about uploading videos here.
Before uploading a video, you may want to go through our Terms of Use and Copyright FAQ. This may give you a better understanding of the type of videos you can upload.
Can I upload any other type of content to YouTube besides video?
YouTube.com is designed to host and share videos only. Other types of
media including music (MP3s, etc.), pictures (JPEGs, etc.), and flash
files that don't contain a video stream can't be processed by our
system and will be rejected. You can still have fun with these other
types of media by turning your music into a music video or making a
video slideshow out of your pictures.
See our Video Toolbox for lots of other great tips and ideas.
How long/large can my video be?
There are two ways to upload your video: by using our Single File
Uploader and the YouTube Uploader. Depending on which upload method you
choose, your videos can be up to 100MB or up to 1GB.
Videos uploaded through YouTube's Single File Uploader have to be under
the 100MB file size limit. The longer the video is, the more
compression will be required to fit it into that size. For that reason,
most videos on YouTube are under five minutes long and there is a
10-minute length limit for all videos.
You can compress your video using movie editors, like Windows
MovieMaker or Apple iMovie. Programs like these allow you to edit your
videos, add soundtracks, and compress file sizes.
If you choose to use the YouTube Uploader, your video can be up to 1GB
in size. Learn how to use the YouTube Uploader to upload large or
multiple files here.
Can I upload videos that are longer than 10 minutes?
You can no longer upload videos longer than ten minutes regardless of
what type of account you have. Users who had previously been allowed to
upload longer content still retain this ability, so you may
occasionally see videos that are longer than ten minutes. You can,
however, easily change your account type to Director, Comedian,
Musician, or Guru, which offer a variety of other features like the
ability to add a custom logo, tour date information, and links to other
websites.
Is there a limit to how many videos I can upload?
We don't have any limit for the number of videos you can upload, and
don't foresee adding a ceiling anytime in the future. So start making
videos and upload as many as you'd like—it's more content for the whole
YouTube community to enjoy!
My upload's been running a long time and hasn't completed. What should I do?
Uploading a video can take several hours, depending on the length of
your video and the demand on the servers. If your video upload is
taking longer than 24 hours to complete, we recommend canceling the
upload, checking the length and settings for your video, and uploading
it again.a
Please make sure any firewall software you may have is allowing the
connection to our server. If you're on a corporate or school network
the connection may be blocked. You might want to check with your
network administrator to find out what restrictions your network's
under.
What does "Invalid file format error" mean?
"Invalid file format error" means that your video is in a format that
our system doesn't accept. We accept most file formats, including .wmv,
.mov, .mpg, or .avi. If your video meets these minimum requirements and
still won't upload, it may be due to a problem with the video
compression you are using. We recommend the MPEG4 (Divx, Xvid, SVQ3)
format at 640x480 resolution with MP3 audio. Resizing your video to
these specifications before uploading will help your clips look better
on YouTube.
If you're using Windows Movie Maker, it's also possible that you tried
to upload your .MSWMM file. This is not an actual movie file. An .MSWMM
file is a Windows Movie Maker project file. If you're satisfied with
your movie, choose the "Publish Movie" or "Save Movie File" option
(depending on which version you have) under the "File" menu and create
a movie file such as .avi or .wmv.
I'm using Windows Movie Maker. Why won't my video upload?
If you're using Windows Movie Maker, it's possible you're trying to
upload your .MSWMM file. This is not an actual movie file. An .MSWMM
file is a Windows Movie Maker project file. If you're satisfied with
your movie, choose the "Publish Movie" or "Save Movie File" option
(depending on which version you have) under the "File" menu and create
a movie file such as .avi or .wmv.
What is the YouTube Uploader?
The YouTube Uploader is a way for you to upload video files larger than
100MB or upload many files at once. To use the Uploader, you’ll need to
download our application to a Windows computer.
Click here to learn how to use the YouTube Uploader.
How do I use the YouTube Uploader?
To use the YouTube Uploader, you’ll first need to install it on a Windows computer. To do so, follow the steps below:
- Log in and click the “Upload” link in the upper right corner of any YouTube page.
- On the right side of the page, click the “Use multi-video uploader” button.
- You’ll immediately receive the following message: “YouTube
Uploader app not running – you will be redirected to the install page.”
- Click “OK.”
- Click the “Install Windows Uploader” link.
- You’ll be asked if you want to save the
“YouTubeUploaderSetup.exe” file. Click the “Save File” button and
specify where you’d like the file to be saved.
- Open the file once it’s been saved to your computer and it will install the Uploader.
Once you’ve installed the Uploader, you’ll be redirected to the
Multi-Video Upload page.
To upload multiple or large videos, follow the steps below:
- Click the “Add Videos to Upload” button.
- Select the video(s) you’d like to upload.
- Once you’ve added all the videos you’d like to upload and
confirmed that the total file size is less than 1GB, click the “Upload
Videos” button.
Please note that it may take 15-30 minutes for these uploaded videos to appear on the “
My Videos” page.
How do I uninstall the YouTube Uploader?
Windows XP:
To uninstall the YouTube Uploader please following these steps:
- Click "Start" in your Windows Taskbar and choose "Control Panel" > "Add or Remove Programs."
- Click YouTube Uploader.
- Click the "Remove" button.
- Click "Yes" to confirm the removal of the YouTube Uploader.
Windows Vista:
To uninstall the YouTube Uploader please following these steps:
- Click the Windows logo icon at the bottom left of your Windows Taskbar.
- In the "Start Search" box type the following: control panel
- Open the "Programs and Features" icon.
- Double click "YouTube Uploader."
- Click "Yes" to confirm the removal of the YouTube Uploader.
Why do I see an error when I try to install the YouTube Uploader?
Listed below are some possible causes and solutions to help you
determine why you've been experiencing this error and to help you
resolve it.
- You tried to run YouTubeUploaderSetup.exe with no internet
connection. A connection to the internet is needed to complete the
install.
- You're on a proxy server which requires authentication. Please note that we're currently unable to support this type of proxy.
- Your firewall, anti-virus software, or proxy is preventing the
program from accessing the Internet. In this case, you need to add it
to your security software's exceptions list. If you're using Windows
firewall, you can add this program by following these steps:
- Click "Start" in your Windows Taskbar and choose "Control Panel" > "Windows Firewall."
- Select the "Exceptions" tab and click the "Add Program" button.
- Click "Browse" and select "My Computer" from the left side of the window.
- Select "Local Disk (C:)" and click "Open."
- Double-click "Program Files" > "Google" > "Common."
- Select the folder with the highest number and open it.
- Choose the file "GoogleUpdate.exe."
- If you're using other firewall software, please visit that
program's website for specific instructions to add applications to the
exceptions list.
- You may not have the latest updates for Windows XP. If you're
not currently running Windows XP Service Pack 2, please try upgrading
Windows.
How do I remove one of my videos?
To remove one of your videos, follow the steps below:
- Log in and click the "My Account" link in the upper right.
- Click the "My Videos" link in the upper left.
- Click the "Remove Video" button below the video you'd like to remove.
- Click the "OK" button.
Remember, you can only remove videos that you have uploaded yourself.
How do I change or add to the information I entered about my video?
- Click the "My Videos" link in the upper right corner.
- Click the "Edit Video Information" link under the video you want to edit.
- From
the next screen, you can change, add to, or delete whatever information
you'd like about your video, including permissions settings (allowing
comments, responses, ratings, etc.).
I see the "Upload Complete" page for a previous video after I finish uploading a new one. What happened?
If the "Upload Complete" page with the embed code for one of your
previous videos appears when you finish uploading a new video, it's
most likely due to a proxy server or "Web Acceleration" software. It
could also be caused by an old copy of that page being stuck in you
cache.
Please make sure any 3rd party acceleration or security software is
disabled or excludes YouTube.com. You may also want to clear your cache
and cookies before uploading again.
Instructions for clearing your cache and cookies are available here.
Why isn't my video showing up in search? + Video
Depending on site traffic, changes to video information can take 8
hours or more to show up in the search index after they've been
uploaded, changed, or removed. This includes changes to tags, ratings,
views, and comments. Please be patient -- the video will show in the
search index shortly. To bypass this time, you may want to send your
friends the link of the video via email or private message.
To find videos that were recently uploaded, you may want to sort by
"Date Added". To do this, search for the terms that describe the video.
From the search results page, click the "Date Added" link on the top of
the screen. This will allow you to see the most recently uploaded
videos first.
Note that unless the username of the uploader is specified as a tag it
may not be indexed for a video search. To find a user (and their
videos), perform a search for their username and then select "Channels"
on the left side of the page.
Will my mobile device work with YouTube Mobile?
There are 2 technical requirements you have to meet in order to watch videos on
YouTube Mobile from your mobile device:
- Your device has to support RTSP streaming. To determine if your
mobile device supports this type of streaming, you may want to check
your device's manual to find a description of its specifications.
- Your service carrier has to allow streaming videos. You may
want to contact your carrier for more information about the
availability of data streaming on your mobile device.
Please note that
YouTube Mobile may not exist in your
preferred language. Stay tuned -- we're working hard to bring it to
many other languages in the near future!
How can I access YouTube Mobile from my phone?
There are two possible ways to access
YouTube from your mobile phone:
- Type "m.youtube.com" into your phone's browser.
- Some mobile phone operators offer a pre-programmed link to
YouTube Mobile. If a YouTube link is already displaying in your phone,
clicking that link will bring you directly to our site.
Please note that
YouTube Mobile may not exist in your
preferred language. Stay tuned -- we're working hard to bring it to
many other languages in the near future!
How much does it cost to use YouTube Mobile from my mobile phone?
YouTube doesn't charge users to access our mobile website. However, you
might be charged by your service provider for the data used. If you
intend to use
YouTube Mobile frequently, you may want to consider using
a flat rate data plan to avoid a more expensive phone bill.
For more information about the different rate plans available, contact your service provider.
Where is the mobile Web browser on my phone?
Different service providers place mobile browsers in different places
in your mobile interface. Depending on what device you have and which
provider you use, you may be able to find your browser in several
locations. If you're having trouble locating your device's browser, you
may want to view your device's manual or contact your provider's
customer support team for assistance.
How can I find out more about YouTube Mobile?
For more information about using YouTube Mobile, you can go to
www.youtube.com/mobile
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