YouTube has several tools that copyright owners can use to manage their copyrighted content on YouTube. Our copyright management tools are designed for different types of creators, from occasional uploaders to established media companies, and include:
Our copyright removal request form is available for any copyright owner to use. Access to other copyright management tools is based on:
- Demonstrated need for frequent copyright management
- Available resources to manage your rights and content
- Knowledge of copyright and how it’s enforced on YouTube
Learn more about access to other copyright management tools besides the copyright removal request form.
Copyright removal request form
If your copyrighted content is on YouTube without your permission, you can submit a copyright removal request, which is a legal process. For most copyright owners, the fastest and easiest way to submit a removal request is by using our form in YouTube Studio.
Copyright Match Tool
The Copyright Match Tool can automatically identify videos that are copies or potential copies of other videos on YouTube. The tool can also automatically identify videos that are copies or potential copies of videos removed due to a copyright removal request.
When matches are found, you can choose different actions to take, such as:
- Emailing the uploader of the matched content
- Requesting removal of the content
- Archiving the match
Enterprise Copyright Match Tool
If you often need to remove content and have previously submitted many valid copyright removal requests, you may be eligible for the Enterprise Copyright Match Tool. The tool combines the automatic identification of the Copyright Match Tool with the ability to search for content you believe is infringing on your copyright, and request removals for many videos at once.
Content ID
Content ID is designed for copyright owners with the most complex copyright management needs, such as record labels and movie studios. The tool is a content identification system that automatically identifies content that may be infringing on copyright by scanning YouTube uploads against a database of files submitted by copyright owners.
If Content ID finds content that matches copyrighted works, copyright owners can choose actions to take, such as:
- Block a whole video from being viewed.
- Monetize the video by running ads against it, sometimes sharing revenue with the uploader.
- Track the video’s viewership statistics.
Access additional copyright management tools
To access other copyright management tools besides the copyright removal request form, start by signing into the Google Account you've used to submit past copyright removal requests, then fill out this form:
Tell us your copyright management needs
Your form responses will help us determine the right tool for your copyright management needs on YouTube. Once you submit the form, we’ll review your responses and email you our recommendations based on:
- How often you upload videos
- How often your videos are reuploaded
- Whether you manage channels on behalf of a company
- Your history of submitting copyright removal requests through the YouTube studio form. Specifically, whether these past removal requests demonstrate copyright knowledge and a need for frequent copyright management.