Quick summary
Adding an intro video to an existing YouTube video is done entirely inside YouTube Studio using the built-in Editor — no third-party software needed. This step-by-step process lets you insert a branded intro clip at the start of any uploaded video and publish it as a draft for review.
Steps
- Go to studio.youtube.com and sign in to your account.
- Click Content in the left sidebar to view your uploaded videos.
- Click the title of the video you want to add the intro to.
- Click Editor in the left sidebar, then select Add video clip in the Create section.
- Click + Add intro video to proceed.
- Select the intro video from your uploaded YouTube videos.
- In the timeline, confirm the intro appears at the beginning; drag the intro segment to the start if needed.
- Click Create draft — the intro video is now added and ready to be reviewed or republished.
