The question of how to bypass copyright on YouTube is one of the most pressing issues for channel owners. Today we will discuss different ways to do this. And for those of you who want to bypass copyright, we have compiled a collection of services where you can find free music and videos.
Disclaimer: We do not advocate for violating copyright laws and strongly encourage using only ethical and legal methods. Make sure your practices comply with the relevant regulations and respect the intellectual property rights of others.
- What are copyright laws for video and music?
- How to bypass copyright on YouTube
- 1st way. Bypass copyright through uniqueness
- 2nd way. Trick YouTube’s copyright system through a new channel
- 3rd way. Upload short fragments
- How to check videos and music for copyright
- How to check for copyright on YouTube
- How to find out about music copyright through eProves
- How to check for copyright on videos
- Find free videos and music
- YouTube Audio Library
- SoundCloud
- FreeMusicArchive
- Pixabay
- Videvo
- Conclusion
What are copyright laws for video and music?
To understand how to bypass copyright on YouTube, let’s first understand what copyright laws are in general. It refers to the exclusive right to control the use of music and videos. They belong to the licensor if they are officially registered with all the legal formalities.
For YouTube channel owners, the copyright problem is a sore spot. After all, their videos can be removed for violating copyright laws. It is enough to fall into the hands of YouTube’s Content ID algorithm or receive a strike from vigilant viewers. YouTube’s algorithm identifies matches between your content and other sources, and also checks whether the source of the video or music has a license. If a match is found, you will receive a complaint about copyright infringement.
Your channel will not be blocked after the first offense. For example, those who have already monetized through the YouTube Partner Program are given 7 days to remove the content. If a copyright infringement warning is issued three times, the channel will be blocked.
This is especially frustrating if you are engaged in affiliate marketing on YouTube or have already monetized. You can earn money on YouTube in other ways. No one wants to lose earnings because of someone else’s copyrights. But there is a way out of this situation, even several ways out. We will tell you about them now.
How to bypass copyright on YouTube
There are various ways to remove copyright from videos and music on YouTube. We do not guarantee that they will definitely work since YouTube algorithms are constantly improving. Yet still, you can try.
1st way. Bypass copyright through uniqueness
This way of bypassing copyright on YouTube is designed only for the Content ID algorithm. It will not protect you from strikes by viewers. But the chances that a viewer will file a complaint only for copyright infringement (if they are not the author, of course) are slim.
- A slight rotation of the “picture” by a couple of degrees. This is hardly noticeable to the viewer but is already a unique image for the algorithm.
- Stretching, or other distortion, of the video works the same way.
- Overlaying frames or filters – these are available in all popular video editors.
- Slight slowing down or speeding up of the video sequence – to avoid discomfort when watching.
- Change of color and light – making the image black and white or making the tones more vivid.
It is also possible to try to bypass copyright on music. For example, slightly slowing down or speeding up the tempo. Experienced channel owners say that the optimal acceleration is 1.3 times. Or add a barely audible beat and other sounds that are difficult to distinguish to the track. If you know how to work with audio editors, this won’t be a problem.
By the way, we came across an exotic way to uniquely customize music on YouTube. On one of the forums it was suggested that audio be overlaid with sounds that are inaudible to the human ear. This is infra- and ultrasound. AffDays do not advise doing this, and not even because of technical difficulties. The reaction to infrasound can be unpredictable — at the very least, a headache for the viewer.
2nd way. Trick YouTube’s copyright system through a new channel
This method of bypassing copyright on YouTube is a bit easier. All you need to do is create a new channel and not confirm it with a phone number. Then immediately upload several videos longer than 15 minutes.
The trick is that YouTube prohibits new channels without a verified phone number from uploading long videos. They will immediately be checked by the algorithm and, of course, rejected. There probably won’t be a recheck.
Next steps are also simple:
- Confirm your account with a phone number;
- Upload more videos;
- Wait a couple of days. If there is no response from Content ID, then the trick worked.
This method can only remove copyright from YouTube videos once. After you confirm your phone number, new videos will be fully checked. But the method is suitable for channels that are disposable and used for affiliate marketing on YouTube.
3rd way. Upload short fragments
Let’s say it right away: this method no longer works. Old guides for videos and music suggest uploading short fragments. Supposedly, YouTube’s algorithm does not perceive video and music fragments less than 30 (in other sources — 10) seconds. But now this is no longer the case.
How to check videos and music for copyright
It’s best to check videos or tracks for YouTube copyright before publishing them. This will save you time and keep you from unnecessary stress. Here are some working methods of verification.
How to check for copyright on YouTube
You can check a video for copyright. To do this, select the required track or video theme and enter it in the search. Open the appropriate result. Then expand the video description. If there is a license, it will be indicated. The names of copyright holders will also be indicated. Most often, this is the “Music from the video” block, but there are exceptions — for example, the rights to a movie fragment.
How to find out about music copyright through eProves
Recently, a service has appeared where you can find out about music copyright. This is eProves.com. Enter the name of the track or the name of the performer in the search box on the main page. After a few seconds, you will be shown whether the track has copyright.
The service only searches the YouTube database. So this does not give a hundred percent guarantee against copyright infringement. But it will definitely protect against Content ID strikes.
How to check for copyright on videos
YouTube also have added a way to check for copyright on videos immediately after uploading. This service is called Checks and is available directly in the YouTube Creator Studio, but currently only on a desktop version, not on mobile.
Upload it but do not publish it yet. The algorithm will check it during the upload, which takes about five minutes. If the video violates copyright, a warning will appear with a red or yellow icon. The icon will be green if everything is fine.
Find free videos and music
To avoid violating copyright on YouTube, you can search for free content. Typically, this content has a Creative Commons license, or the contract for copyright protection has expired.
YouTube Audio Library
In the YouTube studio menu, click on “Audio Library”. You will find a collection of music and sound effects that you can add to your videos completely free of charge. The selection is quite decent: at the time of writing this guide, there are 1,517 tracks in various genres and 728 sound effects available for free.
SoundCloud
SoundCloud is a service with a lot of free music. To find it, enter “Free Music”, “Creative Commons”, or other similar queries in the search bar. Then, in the menu on the left, specify whether you want to find tracks, albums, or entire playlists. There is also grouping by genres – just choose the desired one in the “Filter by Tags” section. By the way, the service can also be used to check for a free license for tracks.
FreeMusicArchive
FreeMusicArchive is a service that works even simpler. On the homepage, simply select what you want to find. In our case, it is “Royalty-free music for YouTube”.
A list of options will appear. They can also be sorted by genre, duration, and direction. To download the music, you will have to pay for access. But nothing prevents you from using this service only for checking.
Pixabay
Pixabay is a service that collects photos, videos, and music for free use. In the top menu, click on the desired category and enter keywords. After a while, you will get hundreds of options. You can also add keys and choose subcategories.
Pixabay even has 4K videos. And you can download everything for free.
Videvo
Videvo is a video stock that contains more than 500,000 free videos in different categories. Its huge advantage is that the videos are grouped into collections. So searching is much more convenient. There is also a top-list of popular videos. Creatives that can be downloaded for free are marked with the word “Free”. Others, with a lightning bolt icon, require premium access payment.
Conclusion
Trying to deceive copyright on YouTube is not the easiest path for a channel owner. It is easier to upload truly unique content. Fortunately, there are plenty of services where you can find it. And if you really want to add your favorite song, try looking for a remix or another non-copyrighted version. We wish you success and high earnings on YouTube!
