YouTube is set to remove the revert to original feature in its Studio editor, which allows creators to undo changes made with tools like blur and trim. To maintain original video copies, users are advised to either download videos before editing or utilize Google Takeout for previously uploaded content.
On May 12th, 2025, YouTube will implement significant updates to its midroll ad system aimed at optimizing ad opportunities for creators. A new feedback feature will inform creators about manual midroll ad slots that are unlikely to serve ads, enabling better ad placement decisions. Additionally, creators can now combine manual and automatic midroll ad slots in a single video, enhancing ad selection and increasing opportunities.
YouTube will also refine its ad serving models to deliver more midroll ads at natural break points, thereby boosting creator earnings potential and improving viewership. Existing videos with manual slots will automatically receive additional automatic ad slots to maximize ad opportunities.
For those wishing to retain control over ad placements, creators can opt out of automatic ad slot additions by visiting the earn tab in YouTube Studio and disabling the feature before the deadline. YouTube encourages creators to review and adjust their highest-performing videos in light of these changes.
