Can I make a compilation of songs on YouTube?

To make a YouTube compilation, you need to combine multiple YouTube clips into a single cohesive MP4. I recommend Kapwing’s online video production Studio for creating original compilations.

How can I use music without copyright?

3 Ways To Legally Use Copyrighted Music in Your YouTube Videos

1. Use work that is available within the public domain.
2. Obtain a license or permission from the owner of the copyrighted content.
3. You can reuse music from YouTube videos with a Creative Commons license.

Do compilations violate copyright?

»Yes. Just like any other use of another’s work, you need permission to use someone’s work in creating a compilation. »However, compilations made up of works that are not protected by copyright do not require permissions. Granting such permission is entirely under the discretion of the copyright owner.

Are compilations protected by copyright?

Under the Copyright Act, a compilation is a “work formed by the collection and assembling of preexisting materials or of data that are selected, coordinated, or arranged in such a way that the resulting work as a whole constitutes an original work of authorship. A compilation of mere facts may not be copyrighted.

How do you make a YouTube video without copyright?

5 Tips to Avoid Copyright Strikes on YouTube

1. Keep it short. There’s no rule about what length ⏱️ your copyrighted material must remain.
2. #Comment on copyrighted work.
3. Take it out of context.
4. Modify the original.
5. Attribution.

Can you monetize compilation videos?

YouTube support staff always list “compilations” as things that cannot be monetized unless you have secured the rights to the clips.

Is it legal to make a compilation of songs without permission?

If you do it without permission, then it depends upon what you’re doing, and where. You can do anything if you get permission from all of the relevant rights-holders! Example: Those “Best of” compilations. For these, the answer is generally no, even under the relatively loose copyright laws in the US.

Why are compilations Illegal in the US?

It will impair the ability of the copyright owner of the other videos to make money from their works. It not for purposes of critical analysis, education, or parody of the original. In short, compilations are a dicey issue. Many/most of them will violate copyright, even in the US.

Is it illegal to release bootlegged compilations?

People sometimes do release bootlegged compilations, but this is obviously rather illegal. In the end, it’s a question for you and your conscience (and maybe your lawyer). So you’ve collected all your records and you’ve lived and breathed the music – by now it’s in your blood.

Why is copyright on YouTube important for compilators?

First things first, understanding copyright on YouTube is key for succeeding as a compilator on the platform. Have you ever wanted to use someone else´s video clip or audio clip in your own YouTube video but you´re worried that it could backfire?