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How to Edit YouTube Files with YouTube Video Editor

Most videos uploaded to YouTube are made by amateurs like you and me. If get some funny videos from YouTube, and would like to make some changes to them, this article is right for you. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to edit YouTube files: such as remove particular scene, crop black edges, add subtitles or any other bits. The tool you'll need: Wondershare Video Editor - a professional and feature rich editing tool that anyone can use.

Free download this YouTube Video Editor, and then follow below guide to edit YouTube files efficiently. If you are a Mac user, turn to Mac Video Editor for help.

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Note: Haven't found an effective way to get videos off YouTube? You may give Wondershare Free YouTube Downloader (Free YouTube Downloader for Mac) a try; batch downloading is supported.

How to edit and enhance YouTube videos

Step 1: Import YouTube files to the video editor

Install and launch the video editor, then click "Import" or drag the YouTube videos you want to edit into the program. All the files will be shown in the User's Album. You can sort the files by name, duration or type. When you are previewing the files, you can take snapshots of your favorite scenes freely.

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Step 2: Edit YouTube videos

And then drag YouTube videos to the video track for editing. This YouTube video editor allows you to trim (drag and drop on Timeline), rotate, crop videos, etc., add custom captions to your videos and apply filter effects to your videos. There are 48 scene transitions provided. Just click "Transition" and drag the transition you prefer to the YouTube videos you want to have a smooth transition.

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Step 3: Share edited YouTube video

After editing, click "Create" and select "YouTube", then input your account and password so that you can share your edited video on YouTube easily. You can also save videos in the video format you prefer or get the optimized videos for your iPhone, iPad, iPod, PSP, Wii, etc. In addition, you can burn your videos to DVD discs for better video preservation.

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See also below step by step video tutorial:

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  • Liza_Brown  2013-03-27 06:42
    Hi, thanks for your interest in our product.The price of Wondershare Video Editor is $39.99. Learn more: http://www.wondershare.com/video-editor/
  • Dal88  2013-03-27 00:37
    Before I install the Editor program, What is the price?
  • Liza_Brown  2013-02-19 09:15
    Hi, Crowbobby, yes, you can. But you can only keep it for personal use, not to distribute it for commercial purpose. Best regards,
  • Crowebobby  2013-02-18 18:33
    Can I edit other people's videos? I want to extract just the dance numbers from videos about Billy Elliott the music and string them together in one film.
  • Marygilberty  2013-02-05 12:30
    I need clear precise graphics for my business videos. Plus I have to have these videos edited and complete very quickly. The performance of this software to do that is what I want it to be for my business.
  • Marytelbat457  2013-02-05 12:28
    It is so funny how every video may have some type of quality that is not meeting your expectations no matter how good the camera is, that is why programs like these are a must.
  • clarabelle2012  2012-11-10 11:49
    Hi i gathered about how to edit youtube files and your step by step process are explained me very clear.Great job!!!

Edit YouTube Files