YouTube Content ID
Identify and manage your content on YouTube.
Overview
Content ID is a digital fingerprinting system developed by Google which is used to identify and manage copyrighted content on YouTube. When a video is uploaded, it is scanned against a database of files that have been submitted by content owners. Copyright owners can then choose to block, monetize, or track the video.
✨ Key Features
- Automatic content identification
- Monetization of user-generated content
- Content blocking
- Analytics on content performance
- Rights management policies
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Native integration with the world's largest video platform
- Massive scale of content scanning
Unique Value: Provides direct access to monetization and control of copyrighted content on the largest user-generated video platform.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Music rights holders monetizing user-generated content that includes their music.
- Movie studios blocking the upload of full-length films.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Content that is not exclusively owned
- Content with public domain footage or non-exclusive samples
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a native, integrated solution within the YouTube ecosystem, which third-party services have to interact with via APIs.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Partner Program tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Eligibility criteria must be met. YouTube takes a share of the ad revenue generated.
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