How to Edit YouTube Videos After Upload (Without Reuploading)

Did you know that you can edit YouTube videos after uploading without deleting and re-uploading them? YouTube’s built-in video editor allows you to make changes directly from YouTube Creator Studio, saving you time and preserving your existing views, comments, and rankings.

This guide will walk you through the process of trimming, splitting, and blurring sections of your video using YouTube’s editor.

1. Access YouTube’s Built-In Editor

To edit a video after it’s been uploaded, follow these steps:

1. Go to YouTube Creator Studio – Log in to your YouTube account and click on Your Channel > YouTube Studio.
2. Open the Content Tab – Find the video you want to edit and click on it.
3. Click the “Editor” Tab – This will open YouTube’s built-in editor, displaying your video and timeline.

Here, you’ll see both the video timeline and the audio timeline, allowing you to make adjustments without re-uploading your content.

2. How to Trim a YouTube Video After Uploading

If you want to cut out sections from the beginning, middle, or end of your video, YouTube’s Trim tool makes it easy.

Trimming the Start or End of a Video

1. Click the Trim option in the editor.
2. A blue outline will appear on the timeline.
3. Drag the dark blue bar from the beginning or end of the video to the desired starting or ending point.
4. Click Preview to review the changes.
5. If you’re satisfied, click Save to apply the edits.

Trimming a Section in the Middle of the Video

To remove a section from the middle of your video:

1. Click Trim, then navigate to the section you want to cut.
2. Click the Split button to divide the video at the desired point.
3. Drag the blue line to remove the unwanted portion.
4. Preview the changes and click Save when done.

Pro Tip: If you want to undo changes, click the three dots in the top right corner and select Revert to Original.

3. How to Blur Sections of a YouTube Video

Need to blur out sensitive information (like a phone number or face)? YouTube provides a built-in Blur tool:

1. Click the Blur option in the editor.
2. Choose Face Blur (for automatic detection) or Custom Blur (for manually selecting an area).
3. Adjust the blur size and position on the video.
4. Click Save, and YouTube will apply the blur effect.

Note: Changes may take some time to reflect online. If it’s urgent, delist the video while edits are processing.

4. Saving and Publishing Your Edits

Once you’re done editing:
Click Preview to check your edits.
Click Save to publish the changes.
If needed, use the Revert to Original option to undo edits.

Conclusion

YouTube’s video editor makes it easy to edit your videos after uploading, whether you need to trim, split, or blur content. The platform is continuously improving, with more user-friendly updates expected in the future.