YouTube launched an update to its eraser tool for creators, allowing them to remove any copyrighted music without affecting other audio from their content.

The tool will also allow creators to trim the segment, replace the audio, or mute the copyrighted portion.

YouTube Equips Eraser Tool With AI

In a sneak peek video, YouTube chief Neal Mohan shared that the tool is updated through the use of an AI-powered algorithm. The system will automatically detect and remove the song without affecting other audio in the video.

"To remove the claim and the associated restrictions, you can edit out the claimed content without having to upload a new video," YouTube explained on its support page.

In the case that a song is hard to remove for the algorithm, creators have the option to trim, replace, or mute claimed content through the YouTube Studio. Creators will have access to the list of restricted portions of the video to know what to edit out.

How YouTube Eraser Tool Works for Copyright Claims

To trim out a segment of a video, users can edit the start time and end time of the section they are removing. Creators must accurately remove the entire claimed content to prevent the claim from coming back.

Editors who seek to change the song for audio claims can browse for a replacement in the YouTube Audio Library. On the contrary, creators can opt for muting the claimed audio in their video.

Users can either mute the claimed songs and retain the dialogue and sound effects on the video. However, YouTube warned that this option might be hard for songs that are deemed to be difficult to remove.

Alternatively, creators can just mute all audio during the part of the video with a Content Claim ID. YouTube also recommends this step as the fastest way to automatically remove the copyright restriction.