How to Find & Use Creative Commons Videos on YouTube

Best Ways to Use Creative Commons Videos for Your Channel

Sure! Here's a clear explanation about Creative Commons on YouTube in English:

📘 What is Creative Commons?

Creative Commons (CC) is a type of copyright license that allows others to reuse, share, and sometimes modify content legally and for free — with certain conditions (like giving credit to the original creator).

On YouTube, Creative Commons is mostly used with the "CC BY" license, which allows you to:

✅ Reuse the video
✅ Modify or remix it
✅ Use it for commercial purposes
❗ But you must give proper credit to the original creator

🔍 How to Find Creative Commons Videos on YouTube?

1. Go to https://www.youtube.com

2. Type your search term (e.g. “foreign workers documentary”)

3. Click on the Filters button

4. Under Features, select Creative Commons

You’ll now see only the videos that are marked for reuse under the CC license.

🛑 Important Things to Remember:

Always check the video description: Even if it says "Creative Commons," there may be third-party content (music, images, clips) that is not allowed for reuse.

You must give credit in your video or description (e.g., “Original video by XYZ Channel: https://youtube.com/…”).

Do not reupload the full video without changes – YouTube may still flag it. Add commentary, editing, or transformation.

🛠️ How to Reuse Creative Commons Videos for Your Channel:

1. Download the CC video (use tools like YT5s, 4K Downloader, etc.)

2. Edit it using software like CapCut, Premiere Pro, Filmora, or Kinemaster

3. Add your own narration, graphics, or explanation