YouTube’s Eraser Tool Simplifies Removal of Copyrighted Music
YouTube Studio’s Erase Song tool will soon let you silence copyrighted music without affecting the rest of the audio.
The tool now employs an AI-powered algorithm to mute copyrighted material without impacting other audio in videos.
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan debuted the improved tool in a post on X. He wrote: “Good news, creators: our updated Erase Song tool helps you easily remove copyright-claimed music from your video (while leaving the rest of your audio intact).”
Creators receiving a copyright complaint on a video have several editing options: they can trim the video, mute all audio, or replace the problematic song. The Erase Song tool, previously in beta, lacked accuracy, prompting YouTube to implement a new AI-powered algorithm for better identification and removal of copyrighted content.
Going forward, when creators click "erase song," they will see two options: "Erase song" or "Mute all sound." On the video copyright summary page, they can select "Action > Erase song" and choose their preferred option. "Erase song" will remove only the song while keeping voiceovers and other audio intact, whereas "Mute all sound" will silence everything in the section containing the copyrighted song.
If trimming the clip manually, it's essential to ensure all copyrighted content is removed; otherwise, the copyright claim won't be lifted, preventing monetization of the video.
The updated Erase Song tool will be available on YouTube Studio desktop and mobile in the coming weeks.
Key takeaways:
- AI-Powered Song Eraser: YouTube’s updated Erase Song tool uses a new AI algorithm to accurately mute copyrighted music while keeping other audio intact.
- Flexible Options: Creators can choose between "Erase song," which removes only the copyrighted track, or "Mute all sound," which silences everything in that section.
- Monetization Reminder: To lift copyright claims and ensure monetization, creators must remove all copyrighted content; otherwise, claims will remain active.
