Creative Commons Video Finder
Find YouTube videos published under Creative Commons license — legally downloadable with attribution.
Legal Use Only: This tool shows only videos where the creator explicitly chose Creative Commons license. Always credit the original creator.
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About Creative Commons on YouTube
Creative Commons (CC-BY) is a license that YouTube creators can apply to their videos, explicitly allowing others to reuse, remix, and monetize the content — as long as proper attribution is given. Our tool searches only CC-licensed videos.
License Types
- CC-BY: Reuse with attribution (commercial allowed)
- CC-BY-SA: Share-alike with attribution
- CC-BY-NC: Non-commercial only
- CC0: Public domain (no restrictions)
Examples
- NASA videos — public domain, always free
- TED-Ed educational content — CC-BY
- Blender Foundation open movies — CC-BY
- Free stock footage channels — explicit CC
Pro Tips
- Always credit the original creator in your description
- Check if the license is CC-BY or CC-BY-NC (non-commercial)
- YouTube Creative Commons videos appear with a CC badge
- Save the license URL for your records
- Creative Commons does not expire — you can reuse forever
Attribution Template
Video: "[VIDEO TITLE]" by [CREATOR NAME]
Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=[VIDEO_ID]
License: Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY)
Changes made: [describe any edits]
Source: https://youtube.com/watch?v=[VIDEO_ID]
License: Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY)
Changes made: [describe any edits]
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Frequently Asked Questions
Creative Commons (CC-BY) is a license creators can apply to their videos, allowing others to reuse, remix, and monetize the content with proper attribution.
CC-BY videos may be downloaded and reused. Always credit the original creator and link the license.
Yes, if the license is CC-BY (not CC-BY-NC). You must credit the creator.
Look for the CC badge below the video player or in the description. Our tool shows only CC-licensed results.