If you have a YouTube channel, you may want to delete a clip at some time or need to reload a recently revised version. That's when you will wonder how to delete videos on YouTube .
Here are how to remove as well as some tips to recover videos on YouTube.
How to delete YouTube videos on desktop
Turn on the desktop or laptop, then go to YouTube, log in to your account and click on your Profile icon in the upper right corner of the screen. If not, select YouTube Studio to access the dashboard for your YouTube channel.
Next, select the Videos section on the left to see every clip you have uploaded to YouTube. By default, these videos will display by upload date, starting from the most recently uploaded video.
Hover over the video you want to delete and click the pop-up button. In the list of new options, click Delete Forever .
If you want to delete multiple videos at once, use the checkboxes along the left to select all videos you want to delete. When ready, click More actions in the top bar and select Delete Forever .
You will then have to check a confirmation box that you understand that this will permanently delete videos that cannot be restored. After selecting this item, click Delete Forever if you are sure.
If you want to keep a copy of the video, YouTube will provide a Download Video button on the delete page.
How to delete YouTube videos on mobile devices
What if you want to delete YouTube videos on your phone or tablet?
First, open the YouTube app on your iPhone, iPad or Android device (remember to sign in first). On the Home tab , tap your profile picture in the upper right corner.
Next, select Your channel from the list of options. When your channel page appears, switch to the Videos tab at the top list.
Find the video you want to delete and press the three-dot menu button next to it. In the list of options that appear, select Delete and confirm your selection.
Select Your channel from the list of options, select the video and press Delete
The YouTube mobile app is quite limited, so users cannot perform more detailed actions. If you want a better mobile video management tool, download YouTube Studio for Android or iOS. The App will provide many options available like YouTube Studio for PC.
YouTube does not allow users to recover deleted videos. If you change your mind right after deleting a video, you can try contacting YouTube Support and ask them to restore the video, but it can take a long time.
Therefore, you should keep a local copy of all videos you have uploaded to YouTube in case you change your mind later.