What kind of videos Cannot be monetized on YouTube?

The use of any commercial sound recording, such as an instrumental, karaoke recording, or live concert performance by the artist is not eligible for monetization. You cannot monetize third-party content that you’ve purchased unless its rights owner grants you commercial use rights.

Are audiobooks allowed on YouTube?

If a book is in the public domain it can be shared. I spoke with a company that does promote audiobooks on YouTube legally and successfully. “Audiobooks.com has legal permission to post this content, we use our YouTube channel as a promotional tool.

Can you monetize audiobooks?

Yes you can Monetize your reading a book video on YouTube. An author must copyright their audiobooks in order to keep the proceeds from the sales.

Can you monetize slideshow videos on YouTube?

YouTube doesn’t monetize slideshow videos AT ALL; even with original commentary.

Is recording audiobooks legal?

Making audiobooks is never illegal. The legality factor enters when you make them available to the public (i.e., publish them), whether you sell them or give them away for free.

Can I read books on YouTube without copyright?

Yes. Whether someone would sue you over it is another question, but yes, absolutely, without question, if the book has a current (not expired) copyright, reading it as performance without written permission by the rights holder is a violation.

Is it legal to read copyrighted books on YouTube?

Yes, if a book is under copyright, public display and performances are illegal without the publishers permission.

Can I monetize music from the YouTube audio library?

If you want to monetize such content, make sure that you have all the necessary commercial use rights for it. You can monetize music from the YouTube Audio Library. Commercial uses are less likely to be considered “fair use,” though it’s possible to monetize a video and take advantage of the fair use defense.

Can I monetize my videos with cover songs?

Some cover songs may be eligible for monetization. To be eligible, the music publisher must claim the song through the Content ID system and elect to monetize it. If the song has not been claimed, you can’t monetize your video unless you have explicit written permission from the rights owner of the song.

Can I use audio and visual editing software to monetize content?

You may be able to use audio and visual editing software to create monetizable content, but this depends on the scope, limitations, and commercial permissions of the license. If you have used samples or loops, make sure that the license specifically allows for their commercial use.

How do I monetize my recording of a TV show?

To monetize your recording of a TV show, DVD, or CD, you need written permission from the rights owner of the audio or visual elements recorded. Although you may have purchased something yourself, usually its actual creator or author holds many of the rights needed to commercially exploit this content.