5 Free Tools for YouTubers

[@Sweetysalado]

I cannot live without Pic Monkey. I only use it for the photos I upload on my blog because I don't want anything too distracting from my KZbin thumbnails. But I just love the fonts, effects, artwork they have available, most of it for free.

[@ChannelEmpire]

Agreed! My girlfriend liked the free version so much that I decided to purchase a premium membership. Worth it so far.

[@NerdSyncProductions]

I use Evernote for my initial ideas, but Microsoft OneNote to write my scripts. I also use Google Drive to make sure everyone on my team has all the files we need. At only $2 for 100GB per month, it's a no-brainer, but you can get by on the free plan with (I think) 5GB of storage.

[@ChannelEmpire]

I love Google Drive (especially as a KZbinr). Actually Google Drive was in my initial Top 5 Tools list, but I decided to replace it since I already listed one Google tool. And I believe the free storage space starts off at a whopping 15GB for any Google user :)

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Okay. I thought it was bigger than 5GB. Yeah. It's really great since I have someone else in another country who edits my videos. I just send them to google drive and he can get to work. Super simple!

[@AndreasvonBallmoos]

I am using Google Docs to take notes on planned videos whenever and whereever I am

[@ChannelEmpire]

Wow look at that stud :P Huge thanks to Tim for all the help he gives us KZbinrs, and a BIG thanks to everyone here in the Video Creators community. Hope you guys enjoy the tools!

[@chadwildclay]

Great tips Andy! Some of my favorite free tools are: 1) VidIQ chrome plugin 2) Gleam.io 3) SocialBlade 4) Tubular Labs

[@ChannelEmpire]

Wow, these are some super power-user tools! Thanks for sharing

[@Videoorchard]

Good video man! i liked it!

[@One_Call_System]

Any dictation software out there for android? Recommendations?

[@christinasciblo]

Absolutely love this! I'll have to start using these tools and tips. Thank you!

[@DebisDesignDiary]

Thank you! I'm going to check out the key word tool today. The dragon diction idea is pretty genius

[@ChannelEmpire]

You're too kind :)

[@Videoorchard]

Channel Empire GOod video.I liked it..

[@TheGamersState]

Channel Empire I like your channel, I'm gonna subscribe.

[@chefkendranguyen]

Good tips, thanks Tim and Andy. :)

[@CaliKim29]

thanks for sharing, I haven't used any of these tools and look forward to checking them out.

[@ChannelEmpire]

Cool, hope they help!

[@DiscoveringNatural]

Great tips!! For apps, I use PicArt sometimes for my pictures but most of the time, I use PhotoScape. I use to use HootSuite to share, but I will check out Buffer. Wish I could find something that will also share to Instagram. Any ideas?

[@WeLoveKnowledgeVideos]

There isn't really anything that posts to instagram, at least to my knowledge, but have a look at www.ifttt.com You could use that to trigger Buffer when you post on instagram. So you would only need to post on instagram and then have IFTTT send it to your other networks.

[@Positivecoachme]

no :( hootsuite says that instagram doesn't allow it. you know they don't even allow to post on a computer, has to be a mobile device. DiscoveringNatural

[@ChannelEmpire]

I'll have to check out PhotoScape. Thanks for sharing that. I use HootSuite sometimes but for sharing my videos I almost always use Buffer. And yeah JustSomeGermanDude had a good suggestion with IFTTT. That is an awesome free tool as well.

[@JessBunty]

I've been using Gimp and ipiccy for my thumbnails, but I am really curious about pic monkey! Thank you for all these tips! :)

[@Evelynfromtheinternets]

Thanks! I'll look into Dragon Dictation. Although...I dabble in African American Vernacular English, so... i dunno how Down they are over at dragon dictation lol!

[@ChannelEmpire]

Try it out, it might work!

[@ProfessorSaibertin]

I use My IM Place Embedator for embeds. Great KZbin SEO tool.

[@chucklesdeclown8819]

i use tubebuddy for general youtube stuff like tags and stuff, i use hitfilm 4 express for editing(i havent upgraded to the 2017 version yet), i use obs studio for recording, mostly gimp for image editing.

[@JTthejuiceman]

thanks!

[@kakatraveller6901]

love this...I'll have to start using these tools and tips. Thank you!

[@OGbigDCo]

I use a Sony Xperia android phone and don't see Pic Monkey in my Play Store. What can I use? I really want to learn to make thumbnails

[@AlexPlamadeala1]

DCo LOVES Look up PixLr, it's a great app to use!

[@MashiroBianca]

+DCo LOVES Picmonkey is a website just saying c:

[@BenteMeijer]

It doesnt have an app

[@MashiroBianca]

It Does Now X3

[@Soleiltechprincess]

Looks like I'm ahead of the curve! I use or have used all of these tools except for Dragon Dictation. I use GIMP for my thumbnails ocassionally. It's free, does a bit more than PicMonkey, and can be accessed offline. I have also used Canva to design some graphics for my KZbin videos. It's similar to PicMonkey in that it's free, easy to use and can only be accessed online, but I've gotten some pretty nice results with it!

[@4rjohny5]

5 Free Tools every KZbinr needs! ｼ thanx guys!

[@NabiscoGaming]

I found out about pic monkey a little while ago glad to see others using it awesome

[@JohnMikaelian]

Where do you post the audio transcript? In the description?

[@Velogi]

+John Mikaelian No, there is separate section for captions in different languages.

[@sewcutecustom7929]

tubebuddy is awesome, I did not know about the title tool you mentioned in this video and I will definitely check that out. anyone have suggestions for a dictator for windows?

[@livewelljess]

Great video! Love the advice about the app that does captions. That's one thing I haven't ventured into yet because I thought it would be overwhelming, but that would make it much easier!

[@ChannelEmpire]

Oh I hate doing captions (so tedious) but they are worth it in the long run!

[@KatHorrocks]

This was really helpful! Definitely going to use the Keyword tool

[@FiloPixie]

Seriously my mind is blown away! I've been here since last year and only now I'm looking at this. Awesome tips thank you so much Channel Empire I'm going to have a field day lol

[@pwtgteam904]

Tim, love all your videos....I was hoping to come to Vlogger Fair this year for the first time to see all my favorite KZbinrs. Hoping next year I can make it as I know it would be so much fun! :)

[@Mike_On_Film]

Good video... But, I think those apps just over complicate things. I don't think it really has to be that hard. Does it? For example, instead of using some site to make an outline on your computer then synching it to your phone ...why not just make a simple note on your phone?

[@YouTubing4Idiots82]

Great tips here! I especially like the dragon dictation one, very cool app.

[@CanadianYouth]

Thank you that was very useful!

[@suncountryairline]

Some excellent tips! No offense Tim but it is nice to have others talk about their tips. It adds a fresh perspective.

[@ChannelEmpire]

Thanks!

[@remotedarren]

Good tools. Great tip about the transcripts! Can I also recommend canva.com for thumbnail design and ifttt.com for automating video sharing and lots of other processes.

[@ChannelEmpire]

Canva looks awesome! I'm checking it out now. And yes IFTTT is freaking incredible. Thanks for sharing!

[@briansfishtanks]

Good information. I'll have to try out Picmonkey

[@ChannelEmpire]

Def try PicMonkey. You'll love it.

[@arunkumarkaveri8112]

Thanks for the information ,this helped me a lot i look forward for the picmonkey and buffer

[@WhirlOmar]

Very informative, Andy. I didn't know about any of these apps and software tools. Thanks.

[@hanmorse532]

Are transcripts actually useful at all???

[@DS-Pakaemon]

Rsngamer It's a myth that's busted

[@asksagarjain9412]

This video was uploaded 4 yeas ago but really helpful today as well

[@RGCRANMAN]

This was an AWESOME, HELPFUL vid. Thanks, Tim! I believe this will really help me!

[@KaliSpiers]

I love Evernote! These are awesome tips!!! I am going to have to use Adwords! I use PicMonkey too!!!

[@ChannelEmpire]

Evernote = lifesaver. PicMonkey = pure awesomeness. I actually paid for the premium membership of PicMonkey. No regrets!

[@AnuvabChatterjeeMusic]

thank you for posting this I'm a youtuber / singer from India doing mostly covers of popular Bollywood songs this was very helpful :)

[@MalachiFrazee222]

I still use paper for #2.

[@AhmetDenizer]

thats been very benefical thank you guys

[@thecontentproducer]

Thanks! Some really useful tips there :-)

[@shayaandarr]

thanks for the tips

[@Dignity100]

Thank you!

[@ericgeng5223]

I record with obs open broadcaster software and movie maker but when i put a video its always corrupted.Can some one help?

[@ericgeng5223]

GuardianSoulBlade Thanks but I already fixed it

[@AshAlmond1]

Great tips indeed!

[@WhirlOmar]

I signed into my Google account put I don't see the TOOLS tab on top like it shows in yours.

[@ChannelEmpire]

You may need to set up your Adwords account at adwords.google.com. Once you're in there it should have the Tools option at the top.

[@WhirlOmar]

okay, thanks.

[@carnivorouscashew7820]

Pixlr is a good photo editing program, Open Broadcaster Software is good for computer gamers, Movie Maker is a good video editing program for beginners like me. Can't think of anything else xD

[@zackatk77]

Awesome video! Very informative. For my videos, I use the built-in camera to record and snap pictures when needed, Pages to create graphics and caption photos and iMovie to edit everything and share on social medias. I use the KZbin Editor on my iBook laptop to add annotations, edit the description and create tags. I haven't done custom thumbnails because it's a bit of a hassle with all the transferring and resizing so I let KZbin give me three options from the video. I also have the Action FX app for cinematic creativity and GarageBand for making my own music. I haven't used these two much yet, but I plan to soon.

[@ChannelEmpire]

Hello, fellow geek. Sounds like you have a nice routine going there! I love playing around with GarageBand (music buff)

[@zackatk77]

I make it work for my purposes. I have much better equipment now than when I started my channel. i made a video for Tim on how to overcome shyness when starting a KZbin channel, but I couldn't transfer it on the website. I still have the notes though so I may redo it.

[@PCNERD19]

OBS (open Broadcaster Software)

[@rjdj4441]

what about it?

[@theresearcher192]

Uhh Hello I'm just curious how do you get subscribers fast I know I have made a channel right now and creator already 2 videos I know I should be patient but what could I do to get my videos to be recognized

[@1boompje]

nice

[@hansongoaltending1124]

Interesting tools here. I use Google Docs for my outlines/scripts and Gimp (free image editor) to create my thumbnail. I actually also use a downloaded font from a website called DaFont. Does anybody else here use Windows Movie Maker for video editing? I actually find it a very useful tool for simple edits. Watermarks and other video effects are added with Redshark's Lightworks free video editing program. Very powerful tool, although I don't find the interface too great or beginner friendly, so I try to add video effects a sequence at a time and keep use of that to a minimum

[@PaulSavola]

Awesome tips for the Iphone but what about android users. Currently use Photoshop for most edits, but between computers at the moment. So, currently using Pixlr.com for my thumbnails. Pixlr is missing one key feature which is the selection tool, and I use this tool a lot. For android what you recommend to replace dragon dictation. Most of the time, I edit all my videos myself. I have used pic monkey in the past, did not suite my needs.. I have say keyword planner is a great tool for free, when comes to doing research. Great video and way! Thank you for the great information Paul Savola

[@tismeDenis]

I use pixlr for images, it's free & very flexible. Buffer is great too. Thank you for the transcript idea I will be using that too now. Great video cheers :-)

[@ChannelEmpire]

I used Pixlr last year before I went to PicMonkey. It does a great job, but I personally like PicMonkey a little better. Can't go wrong with either one. Thanks for watching!

[@planchadepiedra]

WOW! Thanks!

[@tradingcardboss]

Thanks for the great tips 👍❤️❤️

[@GrindTheIdiotOnline]

An extra free tool: KZbin Analytics

[@ChannelEmpire]

Absolutely

[@essencecartoon]

Great video!

[@ChannelEmpire]

Thanks!

[@Jermifide]

You guys really help! Thanx again

[@ChannelEmpire]

Glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@TabishWaseem]

Tubebuddy is one of the best tool but unfortunately its not been mentioned widely in How to youtube videos. I found this tool after 6 month of research. Now my plan is to make a video to show people how I use this tool and how useful is that. Best part is free version works fine but if you really want to juice out your hardwork its worth going for pro version.

[@TubeBuddy]

+Tabish Waseem thanks so much!! :)

[@AlexTBG]

I use it and it's great!!!

[@arnze]

Fantastic video,

[@ChannelEmpire]

Thanks Arnold! You have a nice tech channel; I just subscribed.

[@arnze]

Channel Empire thanks bro, means a lot :)

[@songmule]

Fantastic! Love it, it helps a lot.

[@ChannelEmpire]

Glad it helped!

[@Durian_Defense]

I use QiPress Lite to show my real-time keystrokes in my gaming videos. With QiPress, I can display any key pressed on keyboard. It makes my videos more instructive and I can learn from my own mistakes. Think of it as an After-Action-Review (AAR) tool to teach other gamers the finer points of the game you are playing. It's QiPress v1.070 for Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 from aalapshah.in/qipress. See this tweet: twitter.com/frankiekam/status/782962530356371456

[@supergamer3959]

thx a lot

[@Carolyn_Life]

Thank you this is so helpful 👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑

[@dhrumilpatel4011]

I love your video and I am inspired to make a YT channel

[@WutangMan007]

cool

[@vullankir]

Cool

[@MichaelNovakYT]

Free tips! -But only if you use an Apple device.

[@ChannelEmpire]

There's an app for Android called ListNote that looks like it does the same thing Dragon Dictation does for the iPhone :)

[@songinator6948]

i use tubebuddy

[@hanmorse532]

These videos will hopefully get my channel out there.

[@IMMuslimPK]

Hey use TubeBuddy ....its AWSM...

[@minecraftgaming9724]

1. Bandicam Thats it

[@PCNERD19]

Upgrade to open broadcaster software, when i moved from bandicam top obs my view of gaming videos changed.

[@JerrysOptions]

im subscribing u right now

[@rjdj4441]

even a month later?

[@hiEste]

:D

[@enderchiggen7718]

I movie

[@HowToTechUseful]

nyc