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Can't upload a short video to YouTube?

I am having trouble uploading a short ( 17 second) video to YouTube.


  • I'm using a 24" iMac running Safari Version 18.0.1 (20619.1.26.31.7).
  • I'm logged into YouTube with my Google account.
  • When I click on Create>Upload Video, nothing happens.

(It does NOT open any navigation steps as expected)


Can anyone tell me what the problem is?


Thanks

iMac (M1, 2021)

Posted on Nov 7, 2024 5:56 AM

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6 replies

Nov 7, 2024 6:16 AM in response to larrybobba

Sorry, but that has nothing to do with iMovie.


If the YouTube website is not working, then you need to contact YouTube support.


With that said, when you click on Upload Video in Youtube, it should open the Youtube Studio website, and load the Upload video screen.



If you go to https://studio.youtube.com does it work?

Can you then click on "Create" -> Upload Video there, then on "Select Files"?



Nov 7, 2024 6:52 AM in response to larrybobba

There's places like Vimeo, and you can always upload a video to Facebook, twitter, instagram, tik-tok etc..

If you just need to share the file, iCloud, One Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox may also be an option.


Depending on what you need to do with the video, will be your choice of platform.


With that said, if Youtube is not working for you, I'll be hard pressed to think anything else will work.


I would start by resolving why Youtube does not load the page to upload the video.

Do you have ad blockers enabled?

Are you using a VPN?

Any anti-virus that may by blocking Youtube?


Nov 7, 2024 6:31 AM in response to Phil0124

Thanks Phil,


I realize this is not an iMovie issue, but there was no where else to choose.

I did try YouTube Support, but to no avail.


When I'm logged into youtube.com, nothing happens when I click on Create Video, or on YouTube Studio


Is there an alternative to YouTube? An alternative platform would be fine with me.


My needs are very simple. I only wish to post one 17 second video.

Can't upload a short video to YouTube?

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