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YouTube expands free editing app to 13 new markets

YouTube Create, a mobile app designed to make editing videos easier, is expanding to 13 more markets in beta.

Content creators can now download the app for free in the PlayStore on Android in the following additional countries:

  • Argentina
  • Australia.
  • Brazil.
  • Canada.
  • Finland.
  • Hong Kong.
  • Ireland.
  • Netherlands.
  • New Zealand.
  • Spain.
  • Taiwan.
  • Thailand.
  • Turkey.

What is YouTube Create? YouTube Create is a free mobile app that allows you to edit Shorts or longer videos for YouTube. You can also add soundtracks, captions, and more, all directly from your phone.

Why we care. The app helps users to enhance the quality of their YouTube content without the need for additional expensive editing tools or complicated desktop software.

What YouTube is saying. Conor Kavanagh, Lead for Monetization Policy at YouTube, said:

  • “In September, we announced the beta launch of YouTube Create, a new app that gives mobile creators the tools they need to take their videos to the next level.”
  • “With YouTube Create, you can easily make high-quality videos with editing tools, effects, filters and transitions all in an intuitive easy-to-use interface.”

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