#eTubeGuide : How To Change Youtube Videos Category on Selected Multi Youtube Videos

How to Change the Category for Multiple YouTube Videos

If you're managing a YouTube channel with multiple videos, you may want to change the category of several videos at once for better organization or optimization. While YouTube doesn't allow batch editing directly on the platform’s main interface for most video settings, including categories, you can still achieve this using YouTube Studio’s Bulk Actions feature. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to change the category for multiple videos.

Step-by-Step Guide: Changing the Category for Multiple YouTube Videos

1. Sign in to YouTube Studio

• Go to YouTube and sign in with your account credentials.
• Click on your profile picture in the top-right corner and select YouTube Studio.

2. Navigate to the "Videos" Section

• In the left sidebar, click on "Content" under the "Videos" section. This will display all of the videos you have uploaded to your channel.

3. Select the Videos to Edit

• Select multiple videos by clicking the checkbox next to each video you want to edit. If you want to select all videos on the current page, click the checkbox at the top to select all displayed videos.
• If you want to select all videos across pages, you will need to click on the "Select All" option after selecting one page of videos.

4. Click "Edit"

• After selecting the videos you want to edit, you’ll see a row of options above the video list. Click on the "Edit" button (represented by a pencil icon).

5. Select "Category" from Bulk Edit Options

• Once you click "Edit", a bulk edit menu will appear.
• In this menu, you will see various settings you can modify for multiple videos. Click on the "Category" dropdown to choose a new category.

6. Choose the New Category

• A list of categories will appear, including:
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Sports
  • Film & Animation
  • Gaming
  • How-to & Style
  • Education
  • People & Blogs
  • Science & Technology
  • Pets & Animals
  • News & Politics
  • Travel & Events
  • Autos & Vehicles
• Select the category that best fits your content.

7. Apply the Changes

• After selecting your desired category, click "Update Videos" to apply the changes. YouTube will automatically update the category for all the selected videos.

Important Notes:

• Category Changes Apply to All Selected Videos: The selected category will be applied to all the videos you’ve checked in the list.
• Video Analytics: Changing the category may impact how your videos are recommended or how they perform in YouTube search, so choose the category that best represents the content of your videos.
• YouTube Guidelines: Be sure to choose a category that aligns with YouTube’s community guidelines and the content of your videos to avoid confusion or misclassification.

Alternative Method: Using YouTube's Bulk Video Editor (For More Advanced Users)

You can use a tool like YouTube Data API or third-party tools to automate the category-changing process for large numbers of videos. This method is suitable for advanced users or developers with knowledge of programming. However, the manual method mentioned above is usually sufficient for most content creators.

Conclusion:

While YouTube does not allow direct batch editing of certain settings (like tags, descriptions, or titles) in the main interface, the bulk edit feature in YouTube Studio allows you to quickly change the category for multiple videos at once. By following the steps above, you can save time and keep your content organized in the correct category to improve its discoverability.