Creator Toolkit
Free Content Creation Tools & Resources ✅
Are you an influencer, YouTuber, video creator, TikToker, or content creator looking for free creator tools and resources to take your content to the next level?
Thematic’s Creator Toolkit is the best place to find resources on creating content – with everything from how to fix copyright claims to thumbnail and channel art templates, best practices, and of course, great copyright-free songs to use in your videos for free with Thematic
YouTube Tutorials & Guides
Find the ultimate tutorials and guides on how to start and grow a YouTube channel, optimize your videos, and take your creator career to the next level 📈
How to Start a YouTube Channel
The ultimate guide on how to start a YouTube channel in 2022! Get the best insider pro tips and tricks to launch your YouTube channel.
How to Optimize YouTube Videos
The ultimate guide on how to optimize YouTube videos for the search and discovery algorithm. Get the best SEO insider pro tips and tricks!
How to Grow your YouTube Channel in 2025
Using music in your videos is a little known secret in how to grow your YouTube channel. Find out how to take your channel to the next level in 2025.
Vlogging 101: How To Start a Vlog
Learn all about how to start a vlog! We cover everything you need to know about vlogging and what it takes to start a vlogging channel.
How to Use Copyrighted Music & Avoid Claims
Yes, it is possible to use copyrighted music on YouTube and we’re here to tell you how! Learn all about copyright and how to avoid copyright claims.
How to Monetize YouTube Videos
Find out how to monetize YouTube videos and make money as a creator with the Partner Program, affiliate links, brand sponsorships, and more.
How to Add Music to YouTube Videos
Our ultimate guide on how to add music to YouTube videos. Learn how to easily add music to new videos & replace songs on existing videos.
Tips & Tricks to Master YouTube Content
All the tips and techniques you need to master YouTube content creation and gain visibility, grow your audience, and achieve success.
How to Add Music to YouTube Shorts
Our essential guide on how to add music to YouTube Shorts videos. Learn how to add music using either the YouTube app or your editing software!
Skyrocket Your YouTube Shorts Views
Boost your YouTube Shorts views with proven strategies for engaging content, trending music, and smart editing to help your videos go viral fast!
Unboxing Videos: Everything You Need to Know!
Learn all about unboxing videos! We cover what they are and why they’re popular, what they include, and tips on creating your own unboxing videos!
How to Create Product Review Videos
Use product reviews to grow your channel. Explore our best practices for creating professional product review videos on YouTube!
The Basics of Post-Production Audio
Unlock the five basic techniques of post-production audio as a content creator to produce the best quality sound for your YouTube videos!
How To Find And Hire The Right Team For YouTube
Finding and hiring a YouTube team is a pivotal step in a creator’s journey. It can help take your YouTube channel to the next level and unlock new opportunities.
Where YouTubers Get Their Music
Discover where YouTubers get their music for videos and how to find the perfect songs. Explore the best music libraries to elevate your soundtrack.
How to Create a YouTube Channel
Are you ready to create a Brand Account and start a YouTube channel? Find out how to create a YouTube channel in just a few minutes.
How to Create a Brand Account
Find out how to create a brand account on YouTube. This type of account will allow multiple people to have access to the channel without sharing passwords.
The YouTube Creator Academy
The official guide from YouTube of the best practices to growing your channel and optimizing your videos. Stay in the know on all things YouTube.
Video Editing Guides
Turn up the volume and learn how to add music to your videos using the best creator video editing apps like InShot, CapCut, Edits, Adobe Premiere, and more! 🔊
How to Add Music to Videos in Capcut
Want to add a song to your CapCut video edit? Find out how to add music to CapCut in just a few easy steps (complete with a step-by-step guide)!
How to Add Music to Adobe Premiere Pro & Rush
Add music in Adobe video editing software in a few easy steps. Learn how to add music to Adobe Premiere Pro or Adobe Rush in our ultimate guide!
How to Add Music to iMovie Projects
Want to learn how to add music to iMovie? It takes just a few minutes! Find out how to easily add songs to your iMovie project in our step-by-step guide.
How to Add Music to Edits (Instagram App)
Learn how to easily add music to your videos using Edits, Instagram’s new video creation app. Use our step-by-step guide for faster, better Reels.
How to Add Music to InShot Videos
Want to add music to InShot videos? Find out how to add songs to InShot using a phone in a few easy steps (complete with a step-by-step guide!)
How to Add Music to Canva Video
Discover how to add music to Canva videos easily. Our guide covers using Canva’s audio library or uploading your own songs for a custom sound.
How to Add Music to DaVinci Resolve
Learn how to add music to DaVinci Resolve with this easy step-by-step guide. Learn how to import, sync, and edit music directly in your timeline.
Top Video Editing Software for Creators
Explore the best video editing tools for creators. Compare everything from Premiere to iMovie to CapCut and decide which software works best for you.
Copyright Center
YouTube Content ID Ultimate Guide
Unlock the secrets of Content ID with our ultimate guide to YouTube Content ID. Find out how it affects copyright owners, creators, and music artists.
YouTube Copyright Claims Guide
The Ultimate Guide to YouTube Copyright Claims! Find out how to fix a copyright claim on YouTube and see how it affects your views, watch time, or channel monetization.
YouTube Copyright Rules: The Complete Guide
Everything you ever wanted to know about YouTube Copyright Claims and Rules, from common copyright myths to how to avoid copyright claims.
Top Creator Tools
Get access to the best creator tools ✌️ From the best free tools for video editing to the top free aesthetic photo editing apps and filters, we’ve got you covered.
Best Free Tools for YouTube Creators
Looking for the best free tools for YouTube creators? Or to get started on YouTube and build your YouTube channel? Dig into our guide for all of the best tools for creators.
Best Free Photo Apps & Tools for Aesthetic Pictures
Looking for the best free photo editing apps and tools for aesthetic pictures or an aesthetic Instagram feed? You’ve come to the right place!
Best Tools Every Creator Needs in their Kit
Discover the best tools every creator needs in their kit. These are the top tools every creator needs to take their content to the next level!
Royalty Free Sound Effects (SFX)
Spice up your videos with must-have vlogger SFX packs. All sound effects are royalty-free and copyright-free ✌️ Browse the best sound effects for YouTube videos.
Best Free Music Websites for YouTube
Explore the best free music websites for YouTube video creators! Find high-quality, royalty-free songs to soundtrack your videos and avoid copyright.
The Ultimate Creator Gift Guide
Thematic’s Creator Gift Guide features the best holiday gifts for Creators, Vloggers, and YouTubers! Delight the creator in your life with these must-have creator tools.
Creator Knowledge & Best Practices
Empower yourself with knowledge 💫 Learn about best practices for creating on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, get the latest in creator economy news, and more.
YouTube Creator Music: Ultimate Guide
Everything creators need to know about YouTube Creator Music – a guide to how it works, the options for music licenses, and how it compares to Thematic.
YouTube Audio Library vs Thematic
Which royalty free music site is the best? Let’s review YouTube Audio Library and Thematic – two of the most popular sites to get free music for YouTube videos.
Compare Thematic and Epidemic Sound
Explore the differences between Thematic and Epidemic Sound – two popular platforms for creators to find music for YouTube videos.
The Creator Economy is now. Are you with us?
Your ultimate guide to the Creator Economy – covering how it started, the importance of community, and the rise of the new creator middle class.
From Creator to Founder: A New Class of Entrepreneurs
A look at the generation of creator-founders who are building tools, products, and services to support and further develop the creator economy.
Unlock the Power of an Owned Audience
Owned audiences can be one of your most valuable assets. Find out how rented and owned audiences compare and how to build your list with our essential tips.
Intro to Royalty Free Music Guide
Everything you need to know about Royalty Free Music! Is it free to use? Is it the same as no copyright music? What kind of music is royalty free? Get all the details in our post.
Facebook & Instagram Best Practices
The official guide on the best practices for posting on Facebook & Instagram. Learn the best tips & tricks to creating a winning strategy.
Tubefilter: Creator & Online Video News
Tubefilter is the leading source for online video, YouTube news, and coverage of the world of online video entertainment and the creator economy.
Podcasts 101
Discover expert tips and best practices for creating, launching, and growing your podcast. Learn how to take your audio content to the next level 🎙️
How to Start a Podcast (The Ultimate Guide)
Explore the step-by-step process of how to start a podcast and make it a roaring success in our ultimate podcast creation guide.
Guide to Podcast Structures and Formats
Learn about the different types of podcast structures and formats and figure out which structure and length is best for your podcast episodes.
How to Find the Best Music for Your Podcast
Everything you should know about licensing music for podcasts and finding the perfect soundtrack for your episodes to take your show up a notch!
The Importance of Copyright-Free Music for Podcasts
Discover the importance of using copyright-free music for podcasts. We cover everything from how to get music for podcast episodes and different license types.
Social Media Templates
YouTube Thumbnail Template (PSD)
Set your YouTube video up for success with a perfectly formatted YouTube Thumbnail. Download our Photoshop template, fit with the ideal dimensions for YouTube thumbnails.
Podcast Thumbnail Templates
Create eye-catching podcast cover and thumbnails with these pre-made podcast cover templates from Canva! Choose from 1,000s of designs to capture the perfect vibe for your podcast show.