What are YouTube videos?

YouTube videos are moving pictures that people can watch on a screen, just like a cartoon or a movie.

Imagine you have a toy camera that takes pictures of your favorite games and then puts them all together in a row so they look like you're moving, that’s what a YouTube video is like! People use real cameras (or even phones) to make these videos, and then they put them online so other people can watch them anytime.

When someone wants to watch a YouTube video, they go on a website or app called YouTube, just like how you go to the park with your favorite toy. They click on a video, and it starts playing, kind of like pressing play on a music box, but for pictures that move.

Some videos are short, like when you show your friend how you tie your shoes. Others are long, like when you record your whole day at the park. People can even make music videos or videos about science, just like you might draw a picture of your favorite animal.