Note: Audio files, like MP3, WAV or PCM files, can't be uploaded to create a YouTube video. You can use video editing software to convert your audio file to a video. Audio files can only be uploaded as additional languages for your video.
If you're not sure which format to save your video as or are getting an 'invalid file format' error message when you're uploading, make sure that you're using one of the following formats:
- .MOV
- .MPEG-1
- .MPEG-2
- .MPEG-4
- .MP4
- .MPG
- .AVI
- .WMV
- .MPEGPS
- .FLV
- 3GPP
- WebM
- DNxHR
- ProRes
- CineForm
- HEVC (h265)
If you're using a file format that's not listed above, use this troubleshooter to learn how to convert your file.
For more advanced information on file formats, you can read through this article on encoding settings.