Would you like to add a logo or watermark on all your videos on YouTube? Here is a simple step-by-step guide that shows you how.

Steps

  1. 1
    Open your favorite browser.
  2. 2
    Go to YouTube.com.
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  3. 3
    Log in to your YouTube account. Click on the "Sign In" button, which can be found on the top right corner of the page.
  4. 4
    Enter your email address and password, and click on "Sign In".
  5. 5
    Click on your thumb image at the top right corner of the page. This will open a drop-down menu.
  6. 6
    Click the small gear icon.
  7. 7
    Click on “View Additional Features”.
  8. 8
    Look for a menu on the left hand side. Click on “Branding”.
  9. 9
    Click on the “Add a Watermark” button.
  10. 10
    Choose an image file from your computer. It should be shaped like a square.
  11. 11
    Click “Save”.
  12. 12
    Select the display time. You can add this at the end of the video, or at a custom start time. You can also make it appear on the entire video.
  13. 13
    Click “Update” to save your settings.
  14. 14
    Go to Video Manager and open one of your videos. As you can see, the logo or watermark has been added to your YouTube video.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    How can I do this on Android?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You should go to your browser and have the watermark image ready. Then, go to your browser, enable desktop view and follow the same steps.
  • Question
    I am able to add the logo by this process, but the logo is getting added to the bottom right. How do I add it at the top right position?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    When you're editing the start time of the logo, drag the logo where you want it to be.
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References

  1. How to Add Watermarks to Your YouTube Videos - Original source of article, shared with permission

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Updated: August 10, 2021
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Categories: Making YouTube Videos
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