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Download Creative Commons YouTube Videos – Reuse Legally
Some YouTube videos carry a Creative Commons licence that lets you reuse them. Here is how to find them, check the terms and save a copy.
How to use Download Creative Commons YouTube Videos
- 1On YouTube search your topic, then open Filters and choose Creative Commons under Features.
- 2Open the video, expand the description and confirm it says Creative Commons Attribution.
- 3Copy the link with Share, then Copy Link, and paste it above.
- 4Press Fetch, download, and credit the creator as the licence requires.
Why use our Download Creative Commons YouTube Videos tool
- Legal reuse
- CC BY lets you reuse a video if you give proper credit.
- Easy to check
- The licence is shown in the video's description on YouTube.
- Best quality
- Choose the highest quality listed for editing.
- Free
- No account and no limits.
Frequently asked questions
What does Creative Commons on YouTube mean?+
The uploader allows others to reuse the video under CC BY, usually requiring credit to the creator. Read the licence, since terms can differ.
How should I credit the creator?+
Name the creator, link the original video and state the licence, for example CC BY 3.0.
Can I use it commercially?+
CC BY generally allows commercial use with credit, but check the exact licence and any music or clips inside the video that may have separate rights.
Does every video in the CC filter have clean rights?+
Not always. Uploaders sometimes mislabel videos, so confirm the source and any third-party content before reusing.
Is it allowed to download YouTube videos?+
YouTube's Terms of Service generally don't allow downloads without permission. Use this only for your own videos, content under a licence that allows it (for example Creative Commons), or with the owner's permission.
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