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YouTube launches conversational AI tool for video editing

Creators can now use natural language in a chat interface to edit videos, with the feature rolling out in early 2027.

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What to know

  • YouTube's new conversational editing tool lets creators use natural language instructions in a chat interface to edit videos, handling tasks like selecting best takes, adding transitions, and removing speech pauses.
  • The tool is designed as a collaborative partner that preserves creative control—creators can manually override any AI suggestion by jumping back into the editing timeline.
  • Availability is set for early 2027 on YouTube Shorts and the YouTube Create app.

“A one-hour shoot can be 10 hours or more in the edit. So, what if we could speed that process along without sacrificing any of our creative control?”

Happy Kelli, YouTuber · TechCrunch ↗

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    “Overall, conversational editing turns the process of editing into a literal conversation with an infinitely patient helper. It's a collaborative partner that edits with you, not for you.”
    — Happy Kelli

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    Conversational editing tool launches on YouTube Shorts and YouTube Create — The conversational editing feature becomes available for both YouTube Shorts and the YouTube Create app, allowing creators to begin using the natural language editing interface.