Monetizing H264 Videos Online

Summary

You can monetize videos made with H.264 on YouTube for free, provided you comply with YouTubes monetization policies and terms of service. As long as your videos are non-commercial and for internet video purposes, you dont have to pay a license fee to MPEG LA for using the H.264 codec until the end of 2026. For other platforms outside YouTube, different rules may apply, so its best to check each platforms policies regarding monetization and licensing requirements for the H.264 codec.

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**** (I live in US)
Hello ****, it's nice to meet you. Could you please share the legal issue you need assistance with?
Can I monetize my videos made with h.* on YouTube for free?
Hello ****,
Yes, you can monetize videos made with h.* on YouTube for free, provided you comply with YouTube's monetization policies. These generally include:
- Meeting YouTube's eligibility requirements.
- Complying with all of YouTube's terms of service.
- Adhering to YouTube's community guidelines.
It's always crucial to ensure your content doesn't infringe any copyrights.
So I don’t have to pay a license to MPEG LA?
As long as your videos are non-commercial and for internet video purposes, you don't have to pay a license fee to MPEG LA for using the H.* codec. This exemption is valid until the end of *.
Well what about monetization?
Monetization of your videos on YouTube doesn't change the non-commercial status. As such, you should still be exempt from MPEG LA licensing fees for H.* codec until the end of *. Always ensure to comply with YouTube's policies.
What about outside of YouTube online?
For other platforms outside YouTube, different rules may apply. It's best to check with each platform's policies regarding monetization and licensing requirements for the H.* codec. Remember that the exemption for H.* codec licensing fees is only till *.