How to Delete Saved Videos on YouTube?

When you refer to "saved videos" on YouTube, you might be thinking of videos you've added to a playlist like "Watch Later," or perhaps videos you have uploaded to your own channel. The process for removing or deleting them differs depending on which type you mean. This guide explains how to handle both.

Removing Videos from Your YouTube Playlists

This method applies to videos you've added to personal playlists, including the default "Watch Later" playlist or custom ones you've created. Removing a video from a playlist does not delete the video from YouTube itself; it only removes it from that specific list.

Steps to remove a video from a playlist:

1. Open YouTube.
2. Navigate to your Library. This is usually found in the left-hand sidebar or via an icon on mobile.
3. Scroll down to the "Playlists" section and click on the specific playlist you want to edit (e.g., "Watch Later," a playlist you named).
4. Locate the video you wish to remove within the list of videos in the playlist.
5. Hover your mouse over the video title (or tap the three vertical dots next to the video on the mobile app).
6. Click the three vertical dots (Options menu) that appear next to the video title.
7. From the dropdown menu, select "Remove from [Playlist Name]".

The video will instantly disappear from that playlist.

Deleting Videos You Have Uploaded to Your Channel

If by "saved videos," you mean videos you have uploaded to your own YouTube channel, the process involves using YouTube Studio. Deleting an uploaded video is permanent and cannot be undone. This will remove the video from your channel and all associated data (views, comments, etc.).

Steps to delete an uploaded video:

1. Go to YouTube Studio.
2. In the left-hand menu, click on Content. This will show you a list of all your uploaded videos.
3. Find the specific video you want to delete in the list. You can use the search bar or filters if you have many videos.
4. Hover your mouse over the video's row. Several icons will appear.
5. Click the three vertical dots (Options menu) under the "Options" column next to the video title.
6. From the menu that appears, select "Delete forever".
7. A confirmation window will pop up. You must check the box confirming you understand that deleting the video is permanent.
8. Click the "DELETE FOREVER" button again to finalize the action.

• Reference Information: As described in instructional content regarding managing your uploaded videos on YouTube, to remove content you've uploaded, you must navigate to the appropriate section where your videos are listed. Make sure the content tab on the left is selected here you'll see a list of all videos you've uploaded click on the three dots icon next to the video you want to delete. This action provides access to the option to permanently remove the video.

Summary Table

Here's a quick comparison of the two actions:

Action	Affects	Reversible?	Location to Perform Action
Remove from Playlist	Video's presence in a specific playlist	Yes	YouTube Library -> Playlist
Delete Uploaded Video	Video's existence on YouTube permanently	No	YouTube Studio -> Content Tab

Choose the method that matches whether you want to remove a video from a list or permanently delete a video you uploaded.