How to upload a video directly to YouTube from Clipchamp
Applies ToClipchamp for personal accounts

Note: The information in this article applies to Clipchamp for personal accounts. The feature or functionality it describes is not available in Clipchamp for work.

In Clipchamp, you can save or share a video directly to your YouTube account for free. Follow the steps below to learn how to link Clipchamp to your YouTube account and upload videos directly. 

Step 1. Export your video

After you have finished editing and are ready to upload to YouTube, click on the export button at the top right corner of the Clipchamp video editor.

A screenshot of a Clipchamp user selecting the Export button.

Select your preferred resolution from the dropdown menu to start the rendering process. We recommend clicking on the 1080p video resolution to suit YouTube standards.

A screenshot of a Clipchamp user exporting a video in 1080p.

Step 2. Connect your YouTube account

You will see a menu of integration options while your video is rendering. Click on the upload to YouTube button then click on the connect to YouTube button.

A screenshot of a Clipchamp user selecting Connect to YouTube.

A pop-up window will appear. Select or add the YouTube account you would like to use.

A screenshot of a Clipchamp user choosing their YouTube account.

Click on the continue button for your Google/YouTube account to sign in to Clipchamp.

A screenshot of a Clipchamp user signing into Clipchamp via the YouTube pop-up window.

Clipchamp will now request access to your Google account. Select the checkboxes to confirm then click on the continue button

A screenshot of a Clipchamp user providing Clipchamp access to their YouTube account.

Step 3. Add video details to upload to YouTube

Fill out the YouTube listing details including the video description, privacy, category, and keywords. Check 'yes' or 'no' to comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. Once the details and declaration are complete, click on the upload button.

A screenshot of a Clipchamp user entering their video details and uploading to YouTube.

After your video is exported, it will upload straight to YouTube and a sharing link will appear. Don't forget to also save your video to your computer, in case the direct YouTube upload fails, and you need to upload manually.

If you're having problems uploading, or can't see your video on your YouTube channel, this article might help.

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