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How to Turn on or off Comments on YouTube

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Liza Brown

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

YouTube comments are enabled by default, and if they aren’t, learning how to turn on comments on YouTube is extremely simple. One of the major benefits of having the comments enabled on your YouTube videos is that you get genuine feedback from your audiences.

As a brand, it is imperative to thoroughly read all the comments that your YouTube videos receive. This not only helps you do sentimental analysis; it also enables you to understand what the viewers expect from you, and where should you focus more while recording and editing your footage.

Keeping all these points in mind, the following sections explain how to enable comments on YouTube and how to turn off comments on YouTube. Here you will also get to know what other types of security and privacy options are there that you can use to filter the comments posted by the disturbing elements.

Part 1: How to Turn on or Turn off Comments for YouTube Channel

If you don’t want any comments on any of the videos that you publish, you must learn how to disable comments on the YouTube channel. The process of doing so is explained below:

Step 1: Get to YouTube Studio

Use your favorite web browser to go to YouTube and sign in to your Google account. Click your profile picture from the top-right corner of the webpage, and click YouTube Studio from the menu that appears.

 Find YouTube Studio options

Step 2: Go to Channel’s Advanced Settings

From the bottom of the left pane, click the Settings icon, click Channel from the Settings box that comes up next, and go to Advanced settings from the right window.

  YouTube Channel Advanced Settings

Step 3: Turn Off Comments

From the Audience section in the right pane itself, click to select the Yes, set this channel as made for kids. I always upload content that’s made for kids radio button. Click SAVE from the bottom-right corner to save the changes in order to turn off comments on all the videos on your YouTube channel.

To turn on comments on all the videos on your YouTube channel, you can follow the instructions given below:

1. Set Channel Videos as Not Made for Kids

Use the method explained above to get to the channel’s Advanced settings box. Select the No, set this channel as not made for kids. I never upload content that’s made for kids radio button. Click SAVE to save the changes.

  Turn on YouTube Channel Comments

2. Define Acceptable Comment Types

Click the Settings icon from the bottom of the left pane one more time. On the Settings box, go to the Upload defaults category from the left pane, and go to Advanced settings from the right. From the Comment visibility drop-down list under the Comments section in the right, choose your preferred comment allowance type, and click SAVE to allow the comments on the videos the channel has.

 Set up YouTube video  Comments visibility

3. Set Comment Allowance for Videos

Back on the YouTube Studio page, click Content from the left pane. From the right section, check the Video box at the top of the list to select all the videos the channel has. Click Edit from the column header, and click Comments from the menu that comes up. From the New value drop-down list, choose your preferred allowance option for the comments, click UPDATE VIDEOS from the upper-right area, check the I understand the implications of this action box, and click UPDATE VIDEOS to allow comments on all the videos of the channel.

 Turn on or off YouTube content commnets settings

Additional Info about Comments Options

The four options that become available when you allow the comments on your YouTube channel along with their meaning are:

  • Allow all comments

When you choose this option, YouTube allows everyone to post any kind of comment, irrespective of how inappropriate or unacceptable the text is.

  • Hold potentially inappropriate comments for review

This option allows all the comments from all the users only if YouTube assumes that the text is safe, and doesn’t contain any inappropriate words. In case YouTube detects some objectionable content such as spam or slang, the comment is not published, until you review the text, and approve it manually.

  • Hold all comments for review

Selecting this option holds all the comments from all the users, and waits for you to review and allow or disallow each of them manually.

  • Disable comments

When this option is selected, no one can post a comment to the video(s) whatsoever.

Part 2: Turn on or Turn off Comments for Specific Videos

As you might have noticed, any video that is marked as ‘Made for kids’ doesn’t allow users to post comments. You can exploit this feature to enable or disable commenting on specific YouTube videos as well.

To learn how to turn on comments on YouTube for a specific video, you can follow the steps given below:

Step 1: Go to the Content Page

Use the method explained earlier to go to YouTube Studio, and click Content from the navigation bar in the left.

Step 2: Go to the Target Video’s Details Page

Hover the mouse over the target video in the right window, and click the Details icon.

Step 3: Turn on Comments

From under the Audience section in the right window of the Video details page, select the No, it’s not made for kids radio button. Next, click SHOW MORE, scroll down to the Comments and ratings section, and choose your preferred privacy option from the Comment visibility drop-down list. Click SAVE from the upper-right area to save the changes.

 Turn on or turn off comments for specific youtube video

Note: To learn how to disable comments on YouTube for specific video, you can repeat the above steps, and choose the Yes, it’s made for kids radio button from the Audience section when you are on the Video details page.

FAQs About YouTube Comments

1. Why can’t I comment on the YouTube video?

There could be several reasons for this. For instance, the video or the entire channel is configured as ‘Made for kids’ by the owner, comments are disabled for the video or the channel by the owner, you are using some inappropriate words in the comment that have been temporarily blocked by YouTube, and the text requires to be reviewed and approved by the owner before it becomes visible, etc.

2. I want people to comment on my Private video. What should I do?

At the time of this writing, YouTube doesn’t allow anyone to post a comment on any video that has been set as ‘Private’. If your video is configured that way, you must change its nature to ‘Unlisted’, and share its link to the users before they can post a comment.

You can go to YouTube Studio > Settings > Community, and on the Automated Filters tab in the right window, add the words to block in the Blocked words field. You can add multiple words by separating them with commas. To block the comments with links, check the Block links box. Click SAVE to save the changes.

 Block YouTube   commnets

4. If I turn comments off and back on again, will the old comments come back?

Yes. When you turn off the comments, the existing comments disappear. When you turn them back on, all the previous comments reappear, and become visible to the audience.

5. If I change my comment settings, will the existing comments be impacted?

That depends on the nature of the comments. For instance, if you modify the settings, the changes are reflected on the comments posted on the new videos, and the new comments on your channel homepage. However, there will be no impact on the existing comments on the existing videos, new comments on the existing videos, and the existing comments on your channel’s homepage.

Conclusion

It is easy to understand how to turn on comments on YouTube. The best thing is, the comments are enabled by default, and if you don’t need them, you can simply disable them by configuring the videos or the entire channel as ‘Made for kids’. If the comments on any video were enabled previously, and are disabled later on, the existing comments automatically disappear. They reappear when the comments on the video are reenabled.

author avatar

Liza Brown

Liza Brown is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Liza Brown

Liza Brown

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

YouTube comments are enabled by default, and if they aren’t, learning how to turn on comments on YouTube is extremely simple. One of the major benefits of having the comments enabled on your YouTube videos is that you get genuine feedback from your audiences.

As a brand, it is imperative to thoroughly read all the comments that your YouTube videos receive. This not only helps you do sentimental analysis; it also enables you to understand what the viewers expect from you, and where should you focus more while recording and editing your footage.

Keeping all these points in mind, the following sections explain how to enable comments on YouTube and how to turn off comments on YouTube. Here you will also get to know what other types of security and privacy options are there that you can use to filter the comments posted by the disturbing elements.

Part 1: How to Turn on or Turn off Comments for YouTube Channel

If you don’t want any comments on any of the videos that you publish, you must learn how to disable comments on the YouTube channel. The process of doing so is explained below:

Step 1: Get to YouTube Studio

Use your favorite web browser to go to YouTube and sign in to your Google account. Click your profile picture from the top-right corner of the webpage, and click YouTube Studio from the menu that appears.

 Find YouTube Studio options

Step 2: Go to Channel’s Advanced Settings

From the bottom of the left pane, click the Settings icon, click Channel from the Settings box that comes up next, and go to Advanced settings from the right window.

  YouTube Channel Advanced Settings

Step 3: Turn Off Comments

From the Audience section in the right pane itself, click to select the Yes, set this channel as made for kids. I always upload content that’s made for kids radio button. Click SAVE from the bottom-right corner to save the changes in order to turn off comments on all the videos on your YouTube channel.

To turn on comments on all the videos on your YouTube channel, you can follow the instructions given below:

1. Set Channel Videos as Not Made for Kids

Use the method explained above to get to the channel’s Advanced settings box. Select the No, set this channel as not made for kids. I never upload content that’s made for kids radio button. Click SAVE to save the changes.

  Turn on YouTube Channel Comments

2. Define Acceptable Comment Types

Click the Settings icon from the bottom of the left pane one more time. On the Settings box, go to the Upload defaults category from the left pane, and go to Advanced settings from the right. From the Comment visibility drop-down list under the Comments section in the right, choose your preferred comment allowance type, and click SAVE to allow the comments on the videos the channel has.

 Set up YouTube video  Comments visibility

3. Set Comment Allowance for Videos

Back on the YouTube Studio page, click Content from the left pane. From the right section, check the Video box at the top of the list to select all the videos the channel has. Click Edit from the column header, and click Comments from the menu that comes up. From the New value drop-down list, choose your preferred allowance option for the comments, click UPDATE VIDEOS from the upper-right area, check the I understand the implications of this action box, and click UPDATE VIDEOS to allow comments on all the videos of the channel.

 Turn on or off YouTube content commnets settings

Additional Info about Comments Options

The four options that become available when you allow the comments on your YouTube channel along with their meaning are:

  • Allow all comments

When you choose this option, YouTube allows everyone to post any kind of comment, irrespective of how inappropriate or unacceptable the text is.

  • Hold potentially inappropriate comments for review

This option allows all the comments from all the users only if YouTube assumes that the text is safe, and doesn’t contain any inappropriate words. In case YouTube detects some objectionable content such as spam or slang, the comment is not published, until you review the text, and approve it manually.

  • Hold all comments for review

Selecting this option holds all the comments from all the users, and waits for you to review and allow or disallow each of them manually.

  • Disable comments

When this option is selected, no one can post a comment to the video(s) whatsoever.

Part 2: Turn on or Turn off Comments for Specific Videos

As you might have noticed, any video that is marked as ‘Made for kids’ doesn’t allow users to post comments. You can exploit this feature to enable or disable commenting on specific YouTube videos as well.

To learn how to turn on comments on YouTube for a specific video, you can follow the steps given below:

Step 1: Go to the Content Page

Use the method explained earlier to go to YouTube Studio, and click Content from the navigation bar in the left.

Step 2: Go to the Target Video’s Details Page

Hover the mouse over the target video in the right window, and click the Details icon.

Step 3: Turn on Comments

From under the Audience section in the right window of the Video details page, select the No, it’s not made for kids radio button. Next, click SHOW MORE, scroll down to the Comments and ratings section, and choose your preferred privacy option from the Comment visibility drop-down list. Click SAVE from the upper-right area to save the changes.

 Turn on or turn off comments for specific youtube video

Note: To learn how to disable comments on YouTube for specific video, you can repeat the above steps, and choose the Yes, it’s made for kids radio button from the Audience section when you are on the Video details page.

FAQs About YouTube Comments

1. Why can’t I comment on the YouTube video?

There could be several reasons for this. For instance, the video or the entire channel is configured as ‘Made for kids’ by the owner, comments are disabled for the video or the channel by the owner, you are using some inappropriate words in the comment that have been temporarily blocked by YouTube, and the text requires to be reviewed and approved by the owner before it becomes visible, etc.

2. I want people to comment on my Private video. What should I do?

At the time of this writing, YouTube doesn’t allow anyone to post a comment on any video that has been set as ‘Private’. If your video is configured that way, you must change its nature to ‘Unlisted’, and share its link to the users before they can post a comment.

You can go to YouTube Studio > Settings > Community, and on the Automated Filters tab in the right window, add the words to block in the Blocked words field. You can add multiple words by separating them with commas. To block the comments with links, check the Block links box. Click SAVE to save the changes.

 Block YouTube   commnets

4. If I turn comments off and back on again, will the old comments come back?

Yes. When you turn off the comments, the existing comments disappear. When you turn them back on, all the previous comments reappear, and become visible to the audience.

5. If I change my comment settings, will the existing comments be impacted?

That depends on the nature of the comments. For instance, if you modify the settings, the changes are reflected on the comments posted on the new videos, and the new comments on your channel homepage. However, there will be no impact on the existing comments on the existing videos, new comments on the existing videos, and the existing comments on your channel’s homepage.

Conclusion

It is easy to understand how to turn on comments on YouTube. The best thing is, the comments are enabled by default, and if you don’t need them, you can simply disable them by configuring the videos or the entire channel as ‘Made for kids’. If the comments on any video were enabled previously, and are disabled later on, the existing comments automatically disappear. They reappear when the comments on the video are reenabled.

author avatar

Liza Brown

Liza Brown is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Liza Brown

Liza Brown

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

YouTube comments are enabled by default, and if they aren’t, learning how to turn on comments on YouTube is extremely simple. One of the major benefits of having the comments enabled on your YouTube videos is that you get genuine feedback from your audiences.

As a brand, it is imperative to thoroughly read all the comments that your YouTube videos receive. This not only helps you do sentimental analysis; it also enables you to understand what the viewers expect from you, and where should you focus more while recording and editing your footage.

Keeping all these points in mind, the following sections explain how to enable comments on YouTube and how to turn off comments on YouTube. Here you will also get to know what other types of security and privacy options are there that you can use to filter the comments posted by the disturbing elements.

Part 1: How to Turn on or Turn off Comments for YouTube Channel

If you don’t want any comments on any of the videos that you publish, you must learn how to disable comments on the YouTube channel. The process of doing so is explained below:

Step 1: Get to YouTube Studio

Use your favorite web browser to go to YouTube and sign in to your Google account. Click your profile picture from the top-right corner of the webpage, and click YouTube Studio from the menu that appears.

 Find YouTube Studio options

Step 2: Go to Channel’s Advanced Settings

From the bottom of the left pane, click the Settings icon, click Channel from the Settings box that comes up next, and go to Advanced settings from the right window.

  YouTube Channel Advanced Settings

Step 3: Turn Off Comments

From the Audience section in the right pane itself, click to select the Yes, set this channel as made for kids. I always upload content that’s made for kids radio button. Click SAVE from the bottom-right corner to save the changes in order to turn off comments on all the videos on your YouTube channel.

To turn on comments on all the videos on your YouTube channel, you can follow the instructions given below:

1. Set Channel Videos as Not Made for Kids

Use the method explained above to get to the channel’s Advanced settings box. Select the No, set this channel as not made for kids. I never upload content that’s made for kids radio button. Click SAVE to save the changes.

  Turn on YouTube Channel Comments

2. Define Acceptable Comment Types

Click the Settings icon from the bottom of the left pane one more time. On the Settings box, go to the Upload defaults category from the left pane, and go to Advanced settings from the right. From the Comment visibility drop-down list under the Comments section in the right, choose your preferred comment allowance type, and click SAVE to allow the comments on the videos the channel has.

 Set up YouTube video  Comments visibility

3. Set Comment Allowance for Videos

Back on the YouTube Studio page, click Content from the left pane. From the right section, check the Video box at the top of the list to select all the videos the channel has. Click Edit from the column header, and click Comments from the menu that comes up. From the New value drop-down list, choose your preferred allowance option for the comments, click UPDATE VIDEOS from the upper-right area, check the I understand the implications of this action box, and click UPDATE VIDEOS to allow comments on all the videos of the channel.

 Turn on or off YouTube content commnets settings

Additional Info about Comments Options

The four options that become available when you allow the comments on your YouTube channel along with their meaning are:

  • Allow all comments

When you choose this option, YouTube allows everyone to post any kind of comment, irrespective of how inappropriate or unacceptable the text is.

  • Hold potentially inappropriate comments for review

This option allows all the comments from all the users only if YouTube assumes that the text is safe, and doesn’t contain any inappropriate words. In case YouTube detects some objectionable content such as spam or slang, the comment is not published, until you review the text, and approve it manually.

  • Hold all comments for review

Selecting this option holds all the comments from all the users, and waits for you to review and allow or disallow each of them manually.

  • Disable comments

When this option is selected, no one can post a comment to the video(s) whatsoever.

Part 2: Turn on or Turn off Comments for Specific Videos

As you might have noticed, any video that is marked as ‘Made for kids’ doesn’t allow users to post comments. You can exploit this feature to enable or disable commenting on specific YouTube videos as well.

To learn how to turn on comments on YouTube for a specific video, you can follow the steps given below:

Step 1: Go to the Content Page

Use the method explained earlier to go to YouTube Studio, and click Content from the navigation bar in the left.

Step 2: Go to the Target Video’s Details Page

Hover the mouse over the target video in the right window, and click the Details icon.

Step 3: Turn on Comments

From under the Audience section in the right window of the Video details page, select the No, it’s not made for kids radio button. Next, click SHOW MORE, scroll down to the Comments and ratings section, and choose your preferred privacy option from the Comment visibility drop-down list. Click SAVE from the upper-right area to save the changes.

 Turn on or turn off comments for specific youtube video

Note: To learn how to disable comments on YouTube for specific video, you can repeat the above steps, and choose the Yes, it’s made for kids radio button from the Audience section when you are on the Video details page.

FAQs About YouTube Comments

1. Why can’t I comment on the YouTube video?

There could be several reasons for this. For instance, the video or the entire channel is configured as ‘Made for kids’ by the owner, comments are disabled for the video or the channel by the owner, you are using some inappropriate words in the comment that have been temporarily blocked by YouTube, and the text requires to be reviewed and approved by the owner before it becomes visible, etc.

2. I want people to comment on my Private video. What should I do?

At the time of this writing, YouTube doesn’t allow anyone to post a comment on any video that has been set as ‘Private’. If your video is configured that way, you must change its nature to ‘Unlisted’, and share its link to the users before they can post a comment.

You can go to YouTube Studio > Settings > Community, and on the Automated Filters tab in the right window, add the words to block in the Blocked words field. You can add multiple words by separating them with commas. To block the comments with links, check the Block links box. Click SAVE to save the changes.

 Block YouTube   commnets

4. If I turn comments off and back on again, will the old comments come back?

Yes. When you turn off the comments, the existing comments disappear. When you turn them back on, all the previous comments reappear, and become visible to the audience.

5. If I change my comment settings, will the existing comments be impacted?

That depends on the nature of the comments. For instance, if you modify the settings, the changes are reflected on the comments posted on the new videos, and the new comments on your channel homepage. However, there will be no impact on the existing comments on the existing videos, new comments on the existing videos, and the existing comments on your channel’s homepage.

Conclusion

It is easy to understand how to turn on comments on YouTube. The best thing is, the comments are enabled by default, and if you don’t need them, you can simply disable them by configuring the videos or the entire channel as ‘Made for kids’. If the comments on any video were enabled previously, and are disabled later on, the existing comments automatically disappear. They reappear when the comments on the video are reenabled.

author avatar

Liza Brown

Liza Brown is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Liza Brown

Liza Brown

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

YouTube comments are enabled by default, and if they aren’t, learning how to turn on comments on YouTube is extremely simple. One of the major benefits of having the comments enabled on your YouTube videos is that you get genuine feedback from your audiences.

As a brand, it is imperative to thoroughly read all the comments that your YouTube videos receive. This not only helps you do sentimental analysis; it also enables you to understand what the viewers expect from you, and where should you focus more while recording and editing your footage.

Keeping all these points in mind, the following sections explain how to enable comments on YouTube and how to turn off comments on YouTube. Here you will also get to know what other types of security and privacy options are there that you can use to filter the comments posted by the disturbing elements.

Part 1: How to Turn on or Turn off Comments for YouTube Channel

If you don’t want any comments on any of the videos that you publish, you must learn how to disable comments on the YouTube channel. The process of doing so is explained below:

Step 1: Get to YouTube Studio

Use your favorite web browser to go to YouTube and sign in to your Google account. Click your profile picture from the top-right corner of the webpage, and click YouTube Studio from the menu that appears.

 Find YouTube Studio options

Step 2: Go to Channel’s Advanced Settings

From the bottom of the left pane, click the Settings icon, click Channel from the Settings box that comes up next, and go to Advanced settings from the right window.

  YouTube Channel Advanced Settings

Step 3: Turn Off Comments

From the Audience section in the right pane itself, click to select the Yes, set this channel as made for kids. I always upload content that’s made for kids radio button. Click SAVE from the bottom-right corner to save the changes in order to turn off comments on all the videos on your YouTube channel.

To turn on comments on all the videos on your YouTube channel, you can follow the instructions given below:

1. Set Channel Videos as Not Made for Kids

Use the method explained above to get to the channel’s Advanced settings box. Select the No, set this channel as not made for kids. I never upload content that’s made for kids radio button. Click SAVE to save the changes.

  Turn on YouTube Channel Comments

2. Define Acceptable Comment Types

Click the Settings icon from the bottom of the left pane one more time. On the Settings box, go to the Upload defaults category from the left pane, and go to Advanced settings from the right. From the Comment visibility drop-down list under the Comments section in the right, choose your preferred comment allowance type, and click SAVE to allow the comments on the videos the channel has.

 Set up YouTube video  Comments visibility

3. Set Comment Allowance for Videos

Back on the YouTube Studio page, click Content from the left pane. From the right section, check the Video box at the top of the list to select all the videos the channel has. Click Edit from the column header, and click Comments from the menu that comes up. From the New value drop-down list, choose your preferred allowance option for the comments, click UPDATE VIDEOS from the upper-right area, check the I understand the implications of this action box, and click UPDATE VIDEOS to allow comments on all the videos of the channel.

 Turn on or off YouTube content commnets settings

Additional Info about Comments Options

The four options that become available when you allow the comments on your YouTube channel along with their meaning are:

  • Allow all comments

When you choose this option, YouTube allows everyone to post any kind of comment, irrespective of how inappropriate or unacceptable the text is.

  • Hold potentially inappropriate comments for review

This option allows all the comments from all the users only if YouTube assumes that the text is safe, and doesn’t contain any inappropriate words. In case YouTube detects some objectionable content such as spam or slang, the comment is not published, until you review the text, and approve it manually.

  • Hold all comments for review

Selecting this option holds all the comments from all the users, and waits for you to review and allow or disallow each of them manually.

  • Disable comments

When this option is selected, no one can post a comment to the video(s) whatsoever.

Part 2: Turn on or Turn off Comments for Specific Videos

As you might have noticed, any video that is marked as ‘Made for kids’ doesn’t allow users to post comments. You can exploit this feature to enable or disable commenting on specific YouTube videos as well.

To learn how to turn on comments on YouTube for a specific video, you can follow the steps given below:

Step 1: Go to the Content Page

Use the method explained earlier to go to YouTube Studio, and click Content from the navigation bar in the left.

Step 2: Go to the Target Video’s Details Page

Hover the mouse over the target video in the right window, and click the Details icon.

Step 3: Turn on Comments

From under the Audience section in the right window of the Video details page, select the No, it’s not made for kids radio button. Next, click SHOW MORE, scroll down to the Comments and ratings section, and choose your preferred privacy option from the Comment visibility drop-down list. Click SAVE from the upper-right area to save the changes.

 Turn on or turn off comments for specific youtube video

Note: To learn how to disable comments on YouTube for specific video, you can repeat the above steps, and choose the Yes, it’s made for kids radio button from the Audience section when you are on the Video details page.

FAQs About YouTube Comments

1. Why can’t I comment on the YouTube video?

There could be several reasons for this. For instance, the video or the entire channel is configured as ‘Made for kids’ by the owner, comments are disabled for the video or the channel by the owner, you are using some inappropriate words in the comment that have been temporarily blocked by YouTube, and the text requires to be reviewed and approved by the owner before it becomes visible, etc.

2. I want people to comment on my Private video. What should I do?

At the time of this writing, YouTube doesn’t allow anyone to post a comment on any video that has been set as ‘Private’. If your video is configured that way, you must change its nature to ‘Unlisted’, and share its link to the users before they can post a comment.

You can go to YouTube Studio > Settings > Community, and on the Automated Filters tab in the right window, add the words to block in the Blocked words field. You can add multiple words by separating them with commas. To block the comments with links, check the Block links box. Click SAVE to save the changes.

 Block YouTube   commnets

4. If I turn comments off and back on again, will the old comments come back?

Yes. When you turn off the comments, the existing comments disappear. When you turn them back on, all the previous comments reappear, and become visible to the audience.

5. If I change my comment settings, will the existing comments be impacted?

That depends on the nature of the comments. For instance, if you modify the settings, the changes are reflected on the comments posted on the new videos, and the new comments on your channel homepage. However, there will be no impact on the existing comments on the existing videos, new comments on the existing videos, and the existing comments on your channel’s homepage.

Conclusion

It is easy to understand how to turn on comments on YouTube. The best thing is, the comments are enabled by default, and if you don’t need them, you can simply disable them by configuring the videos or the entire channel as ‘Made for kids’. If the comments on any video were enabled previously, and are disabled later on, the existing comments automatically disappear. They reappear when the comments on the video are reenabled.

author avatar

Liza Brown

Liza Brown is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Liza Brown

Free YouTube Intro Steps and Template Guide

How to Make a Cool Intro for YouTube? [+Free Templates]

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Richard Bennett

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

For a professional presence on YouTube intro is a must. It is for the same reason that how to make an intro is one of the most popular topic now.

It is the impression that will make sure that the users are attracted. The video’s success greatly depends upon the intro as it will allow the users to get the idea.

The good news is that YouTube intro making is not a complex process due to some software and websites offering the services, which we will discuss in this article.

You will learn :

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What Is YouTube Intro?

YouTube Intro is a short clip at the start of the video that introduces the maker as well as the topic under discussion. It can be rightfully called as the trademark of your channel. The intro tells the user who you really are. This is the only part of the video that is brief and allows the users to get the first impact of you.

There are thousands of software programs and websites that allow you to get breathtaking animated intros. You can use any of the intro templates to make your first impression the best of all. The user will get to know more about you and will also subscribe to your channel.

There are certain creators that divide the intro into different sections.

Making an intro has never been as easy as it is now. Kudos to the programs that are available online as well as offline.

Why You Need a YouTube Intro?

There are many reasons for which you need YouTube intro. Some reasons are mentioned as under for you better understanding.

  • It will get you the relevant traffic

The intro will let the users know what your channel is all about. It will, in turn, get you the best and the most relevant leads. If you are running eCommerce business then the intro will get you into the limelight that you deserve.

  • It makes a difference

It simply means that you will see a change in traffic as well as in the overall growth of your channel. You will also see the difference in the working of the channel. A good intro will bring in the relevant audience and this, in turn, will make sure that you get new ideas to make your channel stand out.

  • Recognition

An intro makes sure that you get the recognition that you desire. It will also make sure that you get the best and the most advanced outcome that is related to your business. Getting recognition is like a dream come true for the vloggers.

It will make sure that the revenue bases, as well as the sales, are increased. The potential customers will only subscribe to your services and channel if your intro is relevant. Also, you need to keep it short and highly targeted.

How to Make Your Own Perfect YouTube Intro Using Filmora?

With the best and the most advanced techniques, Filmora is a program that will let you create the intro which is just awesome. The program is easy to use and will also make sure that you get to know its features in great detail. The interface, as well as the format support, is awesome.

You need not be a tech-savvy person to operate the program as it is self-explanatory. Fimora has been highly regarded as one of the best programs. It is all because of the viability that it provides to its users.

Features of the program

  • The program supports a wide range of formats. You can export as well as import files in a wide range of formats.
  • The user interface is intuitive and easy to understand. The graphical properties will make sure that you understand the working of it easily.
  • There are more than 300 effects on the program that will make sure to get you the specialized experience you want to have with your channel.
  • The intro can be directly uploaded to YouTube and there is no need to export and upload separately.
  • The tech specialties of the program are highly in line with the current trends. Apart from intro making, there is a wide range of functions that the program can perform.

Download Filmora9 Win Version Download Filmora9 Mac Version

The Process to create your own YouTube intro by Filmora?

If you want to make intro using Filmora then it is advised to follow the steps as under to get the best outcome.

Step 1: Click on import or import media files on the main interface to make sure that the intro material is imported to the program.

how to make an intro by Filmora step

Step 2: Head over to “Title” and you can add them to you YouTube intro with ease:

Step 3: To add opener you need to head to “Opener” under Titles and right-click the one you want to select. Click apply and it will be added to the timeline.

how to make an intro by Filmora step

Step 4: You can also change the duration of the title effects. Drag its edge on the timeline you can also click the clock icon and enter new duration.

Step 5: Under the style tab you can change the font, text type, and other settings.

how to make an intro by Filmora step

Step 6: To edit the intro, even more, click the “Advanced” button to access the advanced editing panel. Add text boxes, shapes and other effects from here.

how to make an intro by Filmora step

Step 7: Under “Effects” you can access the filters and overlays to add to your project.

Step 8: The default length of the filter is 5 seconds that can be extended by dragging its corners on to the timeline.

Step 9: Under the audio heading you can change the volume of the sound of your intro to the level you want.

Step 10: You can also stabilize the video by right-clicking it in the timeline and then going to properties. You will see the stabilization editing panel.

Step 11: Once the editing has been done you just need to click Export on the toolbar. Under the window that appears you can export the intro with respect to device, format, and can also burn it onto the DVD. If you want you can also directly upload the intro to YouTube and other social media platforms.

how to make an intro by Filmora step

It’s very easy right? Download Filmora and make a click-driven intro now!

Download Filmora9 Win Version Download Filmora9 Mac Version

Key Takeaways to Create Great Attractive YouTube Intro

There are certain sections that will make sure that you get the best YouTube intro of all time. It is also important as the intro is regarded as the face of your channel. It will allow you to get the attention for your channel. Some important points are as under.

1. It must be to the point

If you want to impress your audience then remember that you only have 10 – 20 seconds. The longer the intro the bore it is. It must be highly relevant and must make sure that the users get the point of your channel. It will let you thrive a lot.

If for any reason there is an element of confusion within your intro it will never do well. If you want to know how to make an intro for YouTube then it is advised to keep reading on. This article will surely help you a lot.

2. Short means Sweet

The point is that your intro should be to the point. It means that you must never prolong your intro for any reason. Again here comes the element of relevancy.

It means that you must keep your intro as short as possible as it allows you to capture the audience in a far better manner. A short intro will make sure that you are getting the attention that you need when it comes to your channel. So it will boost your channel traffic a lot.

3. It must be in line with your channel theme

Again it is critical that your intro is relevant to your channel. It means that the intro made should represent your channel’s content instead of anything else. It will make sure that you get the best and most relevant audience.

This will once again boost your channel as well as traffic surge will also occur. You will get the best outcome that will make it possible for you to channel the traffic wherever you want. This, in turn, will also boost your channel revenue in case of monetization.

4. Awesome Music

It is the most important part that will impact your YouTube intro. Good music will make sure that you get the best outcome and the users are attracted. There are many YouTube channels that were only recognized as their music was awesome.

5. Clean Visuals

HD and the high quality intro is the key to your channel’s success. It is highly regarded as the best way to attract people. You must spend time to make sure that it looks great and to the point. This is one of the ways to make sure that your intro looks good and awesome.

6. Technically Sound

It is again important to note that technically the intro that has been made is sound and is to the point. From transitions to fade and from animations to PIP there are a lot of details that should be taken care of. It will make sure that you get the intro that is highly professional and specialized.

If you think making a intro yourself is too complex and time-consuming, I also find some popular YouTube intro templates for you. Some of the coolest YouTube intro styles are as follows.

1. Logo and URL Style

This is one of the most common and frequently used YouTube intro style. There are many templates that are associated with it. Some of these are mentioned as under. These effects are mostly used if you are running a tech channel but the use is not limited to this alone.

2. Promotional Style

For promotion, there are tons of intros that are available online and anyone can be used. The content creation with such templates is easy. It is because there are many changes that can be done to promote your channel. The best part of these templates is that they are highly customizable.

These templates can also be used to create art for the outros as well that will further solidify the channel. Promoting products at the start and end of the YouTube channel is simply an awesome and fun factor. Some of the coolest templates that can be used in this regard are as follows.

3. Gaming Intro Styles

It is s well-known fact that the gaming industry is booming. There are literally hundreds of gaming channels on YouTube that are working just awesome. The kiddos are earning are a lot with the channel and the future is also bright.

To get the best gaming intro you need to focus on the outcome on the gaming brand you are trying to promote. Some of the coolest gaming channel intros that could be used to get the work done are as follows.

Conclusion

This article has taught you well how to make an intro with ease and perfection. The different templates are available online which can be used to make awesome YouTube intros. The best software that you can find on the market is the Wondershare Filmora which makes the process a lot easier.

The program is known for the awesome workability as well as viability kudos to the developers of this awesome software. It is also recommended sharing this article on social media such as Facebook and Twitter so that the others can also benefit from it. It will also help others in creating awesome YouTube tutorials.

author avatar

Richard Bennett

Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Richard Bennett

Richard Bennett

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

For a professional presence on YouTube intro is a must. It is for the same reason that how to make an intro is one of the most popular topic now.

It is the impression that will make sure that the users are attracted. The video’s success greatly depends upon the intro as it will allow the users to get the idea.

The good news is that YouTube intro making is not a complex process due to some software and websites offering the services, which we will discuss in this article.

You will learn :

Wondershare Filmstock Gaming Video Editing Skils ](https://filmstock.wondershare.com/creative-theme-game?source%5Fchannel=seo%5Farticle?spm=rs.filmora%5Fweb )

What Is YouTube Intro?

YouTube Intro is a short clip at the start of the video that introduces the maker as well as the topic under discussion. It can be rightfully called as the trademark of your channel. The intro tells the user who you really are. This is the only part of the video that is brief and allows the users to get the first impact of you.

There are thousands of software programs and websites that allow you to get breathtaking animated intros. You can use any of the intro templates to make your first impression the best of all. The user will get to know more about you and will also subscribe to your channel.

There are certain creators that divide the intro into different sections.

Making an intro has never been as easy as it is now. Kudos to the programs that are available online as well as offline.

Why You Need a YouTube Intro?

There are many reasons for which you need YouTube intro. Some reasons are mentioned as under for you better understanding.

  • It will get you the relevant traffic

The intro will let the users know what your channel is all about. It will, in turn, get you the best and the most relevant leads. If you are running eCommerce business then the intro will get you into the limelight that you deserve.

  • It makes a difference

It simply means that you will see a change in traffic as well as in the overall growth of your channel. You will also see the difference in the working of the channel. A good intro will bring in the relevant audience and this, in turn, will make sure that you get new ideas to make your channel stand out.

  • Recognition

An intro makes sure that you get the recognition that you desire. It will also make sure that you get the best and the most advanced outcome that is related to your business. Getting recognition is like a dream come true for the vloggers.

It will make sure that the revenue bases, as well as the sales, are increased. The potential customers will only subscribe to your services and channel if your intro is relevant. Also, you need to keep it short and highly targeted.

How to Make Your Own Perfect YouTube Intro Using Filmora?

With the best and the most advanced techniques, Filmora is a program that will let you create the intro which is just awesome. The program is easy to use and will also make sure that you get to know its features in great detail. The interface, as well as the format support, is awesome.

You need not be a tech-savvy person to operate the program as it is self-explanatory. Fimora has been highly regarded as one of the best programs. It is all because of the viability that it provides to its users.

Features of the program

  • The program supports a wide range of formats. You can export as well as import files in a wide range of formats.
  • The user interface is intuitive and easy to understand. The graphical properties will make sure that you understand the working of it easily.
  • There are more than 300 effects on the program that will make sure to get you the specialized experience you want to have with your channel.
  • The intro can be directly uploaded to YouTube and there is no need to export and upload separately.
  • The tech specialties of the program are highly in line with the current trends. Apart from intro making, there is a wide range of functions that the program can perform.

Download Filmora9 Win Version Download Filmora9 Mac Version

The Process to create your own YouTube intro by Filmora?

If you want to make intro using Filmora then it is advised to follow the steps as under to get the best outcome.

Step 1: Click on import or import media files on the main interface to make sure that the intro material is imported to the program.

how to make an intro by Filmora step

Step 2: Head over to “Title” and you can add them to you YouTube intro with ease:

Step 3: To add opener you need to head to “Opener” under Titles and right-click the one you want to select. Click apply and it will be added to the timeline.

how to make an intro by Filmora step

Step 4: You can also change the duration of the title effects. Drag its edge on the timeline you can also click the clock icon and enter new duration.

Step 5: Under the style tab you can change the font, text type, and other settings.

how to make an intro by Filmora step

Step 6: To edit the intro, even more, click the “Advanced” button to access the advanced editing panel. Add text boxes, shapes and other effects from here.

how to make an intro by Filmora step

Step 7: Under “Effects” you can access the filters and overlays to add to your project.

Step 8: The default length of the filter is 5 seconds that can be extended by dragging its corners on to the timeline.

Step 9: Under the audio heading you can change the volume of the sound of your intro to the level you want.

Step 10: You can also stabilize the video by right-clicking it in the timeline and then going to properties. You will see the stabilization editing panel.

Step 11: Once the editing has been done you just need to click Export on the toolbar. Under the window that appears you can export the intro with respect to device, format, and can also burn it onto the DVD. If you want you can also directly upload the intro to YouTube and other social media platforms.

how to make an intro by Filmora step

It’s very easy right? Download Filmora and make a click-driven intro now!

Download Filmora9 Win Version Download Filmora9 Mac Version

Key Takeaways to Create Great Attractive YouTube Intro

There are certain sections that will make sure that you get the best YouTube intro of all time. It is also important as the intro is regarded as the face of your channel. It will allow you to get the attention for your channel. Some important points are as under.

1. It must be to the point

If you want to impress your audience then remember that you only have 10 – 20 seconds. The longer the intro the bore it is. It must be highly relevant and must make sure that the users get the point of your channel. It will let you thrive a lot.

If for any reason there is an element of confusion within your intro it will never do well. If you want to know how to make an intro for YouTube then it is advised to keep reading on. This article will surely help you a lot.

2. Short means Sweet

The point is that your intro should be to the point. It means that you must never prolong your intro for any reason. Again here comes the element of relevancy.

It means that you must keep your intro as short as possible as it allows you to capture the audience in a far better manner. A short intro will make sure that you are getting the attention that you need when it comes to your channel. So it will boost your channel traffic a lot.

3. It must be in line with your channel theme

Again it is critical that your intro is relevant to your channel. It means that the intro made should represent your channel’s content instead of anything else. It will make sure that you get the best and most relevant audience.

This will once again boost your channel as well as traffic surge will also occur. You will get the best outcome that will make it possible for you to channel the traffic wherever you want. This, in turn, will also boost your channel revenue in case of monetization.

4. Awesome Music

It is the most important part that will impact your YouTube intro. Good music will make sure that you get the best outcome and the users are attracted. There are many YouTube channels that were only recognized as their music was awesome.

5. Clean Visuals

HD and the high quality intro is the key to your channel’s success. It is highly regarded as the best way to attract people. You must spend time to make sure that it looks great and to the point. This is one of the ways to make sure that your intro looks good and awesome.

6. Technically Sound

It is again important to note that technically the intro that has been made is sound and is to the point. From transitions to fade and from animations to PIP there are a lot of details that should be taken care of. It will make sure that you get the intro that is highly professional and specialized.

If you think making a intro yourself is too complex and time-consuming, I also find some popular YouTube intro templates for you. Some of the coolest YouTube intro styles are as follows.

1. Logo and URL Style

This is one of the most common and frequently used YouTube intro style. There are many templates that are associated with it. Some of these are mentioned as under. These effects are mostly used if you are running a tech channel but the use is not limited to this alone.

2. Promotional Style

For promotion, there are tons of intros that are available online and anyone can be used. The content creation with such templates is easy. It is because there are many changes that can be done to promote your channel. The best part of these templates is that they are highly customizable.

These templates can also be used to create art for the outros as well that will further solidify the channel. Promoting products at the start and end of the YouTube channel is simply an awesome and fun factor. Some of the coolest templates that can be used in this regard are as follows.

3. Gaming Intro Styles

It is s well-known fact that the gaming industry is booming. There are literally hundreds of gaming channels on YouTube that are working just awesome. The kiddos are earning are a lot with the channel and the future is also bright.

To get the best gaming intro you need to focus on the outcome on the gaming brand you are trying to promote. Some of the coolest gaming channel intros that could be used to get the work done are as follows.

Conclusion

This article has taught you well how to make an intro with ease and perfection. The different templates are available online which can be used to make awesome YouTube intros. The best software that you can find on the market is the Wondershare Filmora which makes the process a lot easier.

The program is known for the awesome workability as well as viability kudos to the developers of this awesome software. It is also recommended sharing this article on social media such as Facebook and Twitter so that the others can also benefit from it. It will also help others in creating awesome YouTube tutorials.

author avatar

Richard Bennett

Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Richard Bennett

Richard Bennett

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

For a professional presence on YouTube intro is a must. It is for the same reason that how to make an intro is one of the most popular topic now.

It is the impression that will make sure that the users are attracted. The video’s success greatly depends upon the intro as it will allow the users to get the idea.

The good news is that YouTube intro making is not a complex process due to some software and websites offering the services, which we will discuss in this article.

You will learn :

Wondershare Filmstock Gaming Video Editing Skils ](https://filmstock.wondershare.com/creative-theme-game?source%5Fchannel=seo%5Farticle?spm=rs.filmora%5Fweb )

What Is YouTube Intro?

YouTube Intro is a short clip at the start of the video that introduces the maker as well as the topic under discussion. It can be rightfully called as the trademark of your channel. The intro tells the user who you really are. This is the only part of the video that is brief and allows the users to get the first impact of you.

There are thousands of software programs and websites that allow you to get breathtaking animated intros. You can use any of the intro templates to make your first impression the best of all. The user will get to know more about you and will also subscribe to your channel.

There are certain creators that divide the intro into different sections.

Making an intro has never been as easy as it is now. Kudos to the programs that are available online as well as offline.

Why You Need a YouTube Intro?

There are many reasons for which you need YouTube intro. Some reasons are mentioned as under for you better understanding.

  • It will get you the relevant traffic

The intro will let the users know what your channel is all about. It will, in turn, get you the best and the most relevant leads. If you are running eCommerce business then the intro will get you into the limelight that you deserve.

  • It makes a difference

It simply means that you will see a change in traffic as well as in the overall growth of your channel. You will also see the difference in the working of the channel. A good intro will bring in the relevant audience and this, in turn, will make sure that you get new ideas to make your channel stand out.

  • Recognition

An intro makes sure that you get the recognition that you desire. It will also make sure that you get the best and the most advanced outcome that is related to your business. Getting recognition is like a dream come true for the vloggers.

It will make sure that the revenue bases, as well as the sales, are increased. The potential customers will only subscribe to your services and channel if your intro is relevant. Also, you need to keep it short and highly targeted.

How to Make Your Own Perfect YouTube Intro Using Filmora?

With the best and the most advanced techniques, Filmora is a program that will let you create the intro which is just awesome. The program is easy to use and will also make sure that you get to know its features in great detail. The interface, as well as the format support, is awesome.

You need not be a tech-savvy person to operate the program as it is self-explanatory. Fimora has been highly regarded as one of the best programs. It is all because of the viability that it provides to its users.

Features of the program

  • The program supports a wide range of formats. You can export as well as import files in a wide range of formats.
  • The user interface is intuitive and easy to understand. The graphical properties will make sure that you understand the working of it easily.
  • There are more than 300 effects on the program that will make sure to get you the specialized experience you want to have with your channel.
  • The intro can be directly uploaded to YouTube and there is no need to export and upload separately.
  • The tech specialties of the program are highly in line with the current trends. Apart from intro making, there is a wide range of functions that the program can perform.

Download Filmora9 Win Version Download Filmora9 Mac Version

The Process to create your own YouTube intro by Filmora?

If you want to make intro using Filmora then it is advised to follow the steps as under to get the best outcome.

Step 1: Click on import or import media files on the main interface to make sure that the intro material is imported to the program.

how to make an intro by Filmora step

Step 2: Head over to “Title” and you can add them to you YouTube intro with ease:

Step 3: To add opener you need to head to “Opener” under Titles and right-click the one you want to select. Click apply and it will be added to the timeline.

how to make an intro by Filmora step

Step 4: You can also change the duration of the title effects. Drag its edge on the timeline you can also click the clock icon and enter new duration.

Step 5: Under the style tab you can change the font, text type, and other settings.

how to make an intro by Filmora step

Step 6: To edit the intro, even more, click the “Advanced” button to access the advanced editing panel. Add text boxes, shapes and other effects from here.

how to make an intro by Filmora step

Step 7: Under “Effects” you can access the filters and overlays to add to your project.

Step 8: The default length of the filter is 5 seconds that can be extended by dragging its corners on to the timeline.

Step 9: Under the audio heading you can change the volume of the sound of your intro to the level you want.

Step 10: You can also stabilize the video by right-clicking it in the timeline and then going to properties. You will see the stabilization editing panel.

Step 11: Once the editing has been done you just need to click Export on the toolbar. Under the window that appears you can export the intro with respect to device, format, and can also burn it onto the DVD. If you want you can also directly upload the intro to YouTube and other social media platforms.

how to make an intro by Filmora step

It’s very easy right? Download Filmora and make a click-driven intro now!

Download Filmora9 Win Version Download Filmora9 Mac Version

Key Takeaways to Create Great Attractive YouTube Intro

There are certain sections that will make sure that you get the best YouTube intro of all time. It is also important as the intro is regarded as the face of your channel. It will allow you to get the attention for your channel. Some important points are as under.

1. It must be to the point

If you want to impress your audience then remember that you only have 10 – 20 seconds. The longer the intro the bore it is. It must be highly relevant and must make sure that the users get the point of your channel. It will let you thrive a lot.

If for any reason there is an element of confusion within your intro it will never do well. If you want to know how to make an intro for YouTube then it is advised to keep reading on. This article will surely help you a lot.

2. Short means Sweet

The point is that your intro should be to the point. It means that you must never prolong your intro for any reason. Again here comes the element of relevancy.

It means that you must keep your intro as short as possible as it allows you to capture the audience in a far better manner. A short intro will make sure that you are getting the attention that you need when it comes to your channel. So it will boost your channel traffic a lot.

3. It must be in line with your channel theme

Again it is critical that your intro is relevant to your channel. It means that the intro made should represent your channel’s content instead of anything else. It will make sure that you get the best and most relevant audience.

This will once again boost your channel as well as traffic surge will also occur. You will get the best outcome that will make it possible for you to channel the traffic wherever you want. This, in turn, will also boost your channel revenue in case of monetization.

4. Awesome Music

It is the most important part that will impact your YouTube intro. Good music will make sure that you get the best outcome and the users are attracted. There are many YouTube channels that were only recognized as their music was awesome.

5. Clean Visuals

HD and the high quality intro is the key to your channel’s success. It is highly regarded as the best way to attract people. You must spend time to make sure that it looks great and to the point. This is one of the ways to make sure that your intro looks good and awesome.

6. Technically Sound

It is again important to note that technically the intro that has been made is sound and is to the point. From transitions to fade and from animations to PIP there are a lot of details that should be taken care of. It will make sure that you get the intro that is highly professional and specialized.

If you think making a intro yourself is too complex and time-consuming, I also find some popular YouTube intro templates for you. Some of the coolest YouTube intro styles are as follows.

1. Logo and URL Style

This is one of the most common and frequently used YouTube intro style. There are many templates that are associated with it. Some of these are mentioned as under. These effects are mostly used if you are running a tech channel but the use is not limited to this alone.

2. Promotional Style

For promotion, there are tons of intros that are available online and anyone can be used. The content creation with such templates is easy. It is because there are many changes that can be done to promote your channel. The best part of these templates is that they are highly customizable.

These templates can also be used to create art for the outros as well that will further solidify the channel. Promoting products at the start and end of the YouTube channel is simply an awesome and fun factor. Some of the coolest templates that can be used in this regard are as follows.

3. Gaming Intro Styles

It is s well-known fact that the gaming industry is booming. There are literally hundreds of gaming channels on YouTube that are working just awesome. The kiddos are earning are a lot with the channel and the future is also bright.

To get the best gaming intro you need to focus on the outcome on the gaming brand you are trying to promote. Some of the coolest gaming channel intros that could be used to get the work done are as follows.

Conclusion

This article has taught you well how to make an intro with ease and perfection. The different templates are available online which can be used to make awesome YouTube intros. The best software that you can find on the market is the Wondershare Filmora which makes the process a lot easier.

The program is known for the awesome workability as well as viability kudos to the developers of this awesome software. It is also recommended sharing this article on social media such as Facebook and Twitter so that the others can also benefit from it. It will also help others in creating awesome YouTube tutorials.

author avatar

Richard Bennett

Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Richard Bennett

Richard Bennett

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

For a professional presence on YouTube intro is a must. It is for the same reason that how to make an intro is one of the most popular topic now.

It is the impression that will make sure that the users are attracted. The video’s success greatly depends upon the intro as it will allow the users to get the idea.

The good news is that YouTube intro making is not a complex process due to some software and websites offering the services, which we will discuss in this article.

You will learn :

Wondershare Filmstock Gaming Video Editing Skils ](https://filmstock.wondershare.com/creative-theme-game?source%5Fchannel=seo%5Farticle?spm=rs.filmora%5Fweb )

What Is YouTube Intro?

YouTube Intro is a short clip at the start of the video that introduces the maker as well as the topic under discussion. It can be rightfully called as the trademark of your channel. The intro tells the user who you really are. This is the only part of the video that is brief and allows the users to get the first impact of you.

There are thousands of software programs and websites that allow you to get breathtaking animated intros. You can use any of the intro templates to make your first impression the best of all. The user will get to know more about you and will also subscribe to your channel.

There are certain creators that divide the intro into different sections.

Making an intro has never been as easy as it is now. Kudos to the programs that are available online as well as offline.

Why You Need a YouTube Intro?

There are many reasons for which you need YouTube intro. Some reasons are mentioned as under for you better understanding.

  • It will get you the relevant traffic

The intro will let the users know what your channel is all about. It will, in turn, get you the best and the most relevant leads. If you are running eCommerce business then the intro will get you into the limelight that you deserve.

  • It makes a difference

It simply means that you will see a change in traffic as well as in the overall growth of your channel. You will also see the difference in the working of the channel. A good intro will bring in the relevant audience and this, in turn, will make sure that you get new ideas to make your channel stand out.

  • Recognition

An intro makes sure that you get the recognition that you desire. It will also make sure that you get the best and the most advanced outcome that is related to your business. Getting recognition is like a dream come true for the vloggers.

It will make sure that the revenue bases, as well as the sales, are increased. The potential customers will only subscribe to your services and channel if your intro is relevant. Also, you need to keep it short and highly targeted.

How to Make Your Own Perfect YouTube Intro Using Filmora?

With the best and the most advanced techniques, Filmora is a program that will let you create the intro which is just awesome. The program is easy to use and will also make sure that you get to know its features in great detail. The interface, as well as the format support, is awesome.

You need not be a tech-savvy person to operate the program as it is self-explanatory. Fimora has been highly regarded as one of the best programs. It is all because of the viability that it provides to its users.

Features of the program

  • The program supports a wide range of formats. You can export as well as import files in a wide range of formats.
  • The user interface is intuitive and easy to understand. The graphical properties will make sure that you understand the working of it easily.
  • There are more than 300 effects on the program that will make sure to get you the specialized experience you want to have with your channel.
  • The intro can be directly uploaded to YouTube and there is no need to export and upload separately.
  • The tech specialties of the program are highly in line with the current trends. Apart from intro making, there is a wide range of functions that the program can perform.

Download Filmora9 Win Version Download Filmora9 Mac Version

The Process to create your own YouTube intro by Filmora?

If you want to make intro using Filmora then it is advised to follow the steps as under to get the best outcome.

Step 1: Click on import or import media files on the main interface to make sure that the intro material is imported to the program.

how to make an intro by Filmora step

Step 2: Head over to “Title” and you can add them to you YouTube intro with ease:

Step 3: To add opener you need to head to “Opener” under Titles and right-click the one you want to select. Click apply and it will be added to the timeline.

how to make an intro by Filmora step

Step 4: You can also change the duration of the title effects. Drag its edge on the timeline you can also click the clock icon and enter new duration.

Step 5: Under the style tab you can change the font, text type, and other settings.

how to make an intro by Filmora step

Step 6: To edit the intro, even more, click the “Advanced” button to access the advanced editing panel. Add text boxes, shapes and other effects from here.

how to make an intro by Filmora step

Step 7: Under “Effects” you can access the filters and overlays to add to your project.

Step 8: The default length of the filter is 5 seconds that can be extended by dragging its corners on to the timeline.

Step 9: Under the audio heading you can change the volume of the sound of your intro to the level you want.

Step 10: You can also stabilize the video by right-clicking it in the timeline and then going to properties. You will see the stabilization editing panel.

Step 11: Once the editing has been done you just need to click Export on the toolbar. Under the window that appears you can export the intro with respect to device, format, and can also burn it onto the DVD. If you want you can also directly upload the intro to YouTube and other social media platforms.

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Key Takeaways to Create Great Attractive YouTube Intro

There are certain sections that will make sure that you get the best YouTube intro of all time. It is also important as the intro is regarded as the face of your channel. It will allow you to get the attention for your channel. Some important points are as under.

1. It must be to the point

If you want to impress your audience then remember that you only have 10 – 20 seconds. The longer the intro the bore it is. It must be highly relevant and must make sure that the users get the point of your channel. It will let you thrive a lot.

If for any reason there is an element of confusion within your intro it will never do well. If you want to know how to make an intro for YouTube then it is advised to keep reading on. This article will surely help you a lot.

2. Short means Sweet

The point is that your intro should be to the point. It means that you must never prolong your intro for any reason. Again here comes the element of relevancy.

It means that you must keep your intro as short as possible as it allows you to capture the audience in a far better manner. A short intro will make sure that you are getting the attention that you need when it comes to your channel. So it will boost your channel traffic a lot.

3. It must be in line with your channel theme

Again it is critical that your intro is relevant to your channel. It means that the intro made should represent your channel’s content instead of anything else. It will make sure that you get the best and most relevant audience.

This will once again boost your channel as well as traffic surge will also occur. You will get the best outcome that will make it possible for you to channel the traffic wherever you want. This, in turn, will also boost your channel revenue in case of monetization.

4. Awesome Music

It is the most important part that will impact your YouTube intro. Good music will make sure that you get the best outcome and the users are attracted. There are many YouTube channels that were only recognized as their music was awesome.

5. Clean Visuals

HD and the high quality intro is the key to your channel’s success. It is highly regarded as the best way to attract people. You must spend time to make sure that it looks great and to the point. This is one of the ways to make sure that your intro looks good and awesome.

6. Technically Sound

It is again important to note that technically the intro that has been made is sound and is to the point. From transitions to fade and from animations to PIP there are a lot of details that should be taken care of. It will make sure that you get the intro that is highly professional and specialized.

If you think making a intro yourself is too complex and time-consuming, I also find some popular YouTube intro templates for you. Some of the coolest YouTube intro styles are as follows.

1. Logo and URL Style

This is one of the most common and frequently used YouTube intro style. There are many templates that are associated with it. Some of these are mentioned as under. These effects are mostly used if you are running a tech channel but the use is not limited to this alone.

2. Promotional Style

For promotion, there are tons of intros that are available online and anyone can be used. The content creation with such templates is easy. It is because there are many changes that can be done to promote your channel. The best part of these templates is that they are highly customizable.

These templates can also be used to create art for the outros as well that will further solidify the channel. Promoting products at the start and end of the YouTube channel is simply an awesome and fun factor. Some of the coolest templates that can be used in this regard are as follows.

3. Gaming Intro Styles

It is s well-known fact that the gaming industry is booming. There are literally hundreds of gaming channels on YouTube that are working just awesome. The kiddos are earning are a lot with the channel and the future is also bright.

To get the best gaming intro you need to focus on the outcome on the gaming brand you are trying to promote. Some of the coolest gaming channel intros that could be used to get the work done are as follows.

Conclusion

This article has taught you well how to make an intro with ease and perfection. The different templates are available online which can be used to make awesome YouTube intros. The best software that you can find on the market is the Wondershare Filmora which makes the process a lot easier.

The program is known for the awesome workability as well as viability kudos to the developers of this awesome software. It is also recommended sharing this article on social media such as Facebook and Twitter so that the others can also benefit from it. It will also help others in creating awesome YouTube tutorials.

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