Uploading Your Screencastify Video to Youtube

Hey there! So, you want to know how to upload that awesome Screencastify video you made to Youtube? Well, I’ve got you covered! Stick around and I’ll walk you through the process step by step.

First things first, let’s make sure you have your video all set. You likely have a special video you recorded with Screencastify, right? Great! Make sure it’s saved on your computer and ready to go.

Once you’re prepared, open up your web browser and head over to Youtube. I’m sure you’re already familiar with this popular video sharing platform. If you don’t have an account, don’t worry! Just create one by clicking on the “Sign In” button in the top right corner and following the steps.

Now that you’re logged in, look for the “Upload” button at the top of the Youtube homepage. It’s usually a little arrow icon pointing upwards. Click on it, and a window should pop up, asking you to select a video file from your computer. Go ahead and find the Screencastify video you want to upload, and then click “Open”.

At this point, Youtube will start processing your video. It might take a little while, especially if your video is large or your internet connection is slow. While you wait, you can give your video a title, a description, and some tags. This will make it easier for others to find your video when they search for similar content. But don’t stress too much about this step – you can always go back and edit these details later if you want.

Once your video is done processing, you’ll be able to see a preview of it. Double-check that everything looks good and sounding great. If you’re happy with it, click the “Publish” button. Congratulations, your video is now live on Youtube for the world to see!

But hold on, we’re not quite done yet. Now is a good time to share your video with your friends, family, or anyone else you want to see it. Youtube gives you options to share your video on social media or embed it on other websites. You can copy the video’s link and paste it wherever you desire. Sharing your video will help it gain more views and make it easier for others to enjoy and appreciate your hard work.

So, that’s it! Uploading your Screencastify video to Youtube is a breeze once you know the ropes. Now it’s your turn to give it a try. Go ahead and show the world your amazing video skills. Have fun and happy uploading!

Creating and sharing lessons remotely is now a must for modern educators, but it can be a daunting task if you’re not familiar with the online environment.

Fortunately, there are many excellent tools available for capturing video lessons and uploading them to different platforms. One of these tools is Screencastify.

In this article, I’ll show you how to upload a recording directly to YouTube from Screencastify. I’ll also provide a few alternatives in case Screencastify doesn’t meet your needs.

Uploading a Video to YouTube from Screencastify

Screencastify was specifically designed to be compatible with YouTube, so you don’t need any additional software to upload your recordings.

However, you do need a YouTube account and a YouTube channel to be able to upload your recordings.

Before you begin, you’ll need to record a video. Once you’re finished recording, Screencastify will take you to the video page. On the video page, follow these steps:

1. To publish your video to YouTube, simply click on the “Publish to YouTube” option located on the right side of your screen.
2. If this is your first time uploading a video, you’ll need to link your YouTube channel to your Screencastify account. Click on “Add a YouTube channel” in the upload interface and provide the necessary channel information.
3. Once your channel is linked, choose your desired privacy setting from the drop-down menu. You can make it private, public, or unlisted. Unlisted videos can only be accessed by those with a direct link.
4. If you want, you can add a description to your video.
5. Click on the “Upload” button.

Wait for the video to finish uploading, and you’ll receive a message confirming its success. In this confirmation window, you’ll find two buttons – one to view the video on YouTube and another to copy the direct link.

It’s important to note that actions taken on one account will not affect the other. Deleting a video from your YouTube channel will not delete it from your Screencastify account, and vice versa.

Uploading a Video to YouTube from Screencastify – Another Method

If you are unable to upload directly to YouTube for any reason, there is an alternative and hassle-free method you can follow.

Instead of directly uploading, you can download the video to your computer’s hard drive and then manually upload it to your YouTube channel from there.

So here’s the deal: when you’re ready to record your video, just go ahead and do it like you normally would. But instead of clicking “Publish to YouTube” when you’re done, choose the option to download it.

If you click “Download,” your video will be saved to your default download folder in WebM format. If your only goal is to upload it to YouTube, that’s totally fine. YouTube supports WebM files.

However, if you want to share it on other platforms or send it directly to someone else, you might want to pick a different format. MP4 is widely supported, and Screencastify gives you the option to download your video in that format.

Other Options Besides Screencastify

If Screencastify just isn’t cutting it for you, there are some great alternatives to consider.

Loom, for example, is a solid choice. Unlike Screencastify, which is a Chrome extension, Loom is its own standalone recording platform.

Recording and sending videos with Loom is super easy and intuitive. However, you won’t have the option to upload directly to YouTube. Instead, you’ll have to download the video to your computer first, and then you can do whatever you want with it.

Screencast-O-Matic is another good option, and it offers more editing features than Screencastify. With Screencast-O-Matic, you’ll also need to download your videos to your computer and then upload them to YouTube.

One cool thing about Screencast-O-Matic is that it lets you record specific parts of your screen and add audio commentary after you’re done recording. Pretty neat, right?

You can even upgrade the free version of Screencast-O-Matic to get access to Cloud hosting, so you can share your videos right from your Cloud storage.

Share Your Videos with the World

Screencastify was designed to work seamlessly with Chrome and Google platforms, including YouTube. Uploading your videos directly to YouTube with Screencastify is a breeze.

But let’s face it, nothing is ever perfect. If you run into any issues uploading directly to YouTube, just download the video file to your computer and manually upload it to your YouTube channel.

Hey, have you ever experienced any problems when trying to upload your Screencastify videos to YouTube? Drop a comment below and let me know!