# YouTube

> Online video platform hosting tutorials, courses, and educational video content

YouTube is a global video-sharing platform with a massive library of user-generated and professional content. For creators and designers, it serves as an extensive free educational hub featuring full software courses, workflows, and technique breakdowns from practitioners. It allows users to search, organize playlists, and follow specific educators across any creative discipline.

Website: https://youtube.com/

## What it is for

- Learn graphic design tools like Illustrator, Photoshop, and Figma through step-by-step tutorials
- Watch complete design masterclasses and software crash courses for free
- Study professional workflows and project speed arts for practical inspiration

## Features

- Global search with filters for playlists, channels, upload date, and duration
- Playlists to organize and save tutorial series in sequence
- Variable playback speeds and auto-generated transcripts for studying
- Community comments section for asking instructors specific questions
- Creator channels to subscribe to trusted design educators

## Pricing

Freemium. Free with ads; YouTube Premium available for ad-free viewing and offline downloads starting at $13.99/month

## Details

- Type: Website
- Category: [Learning](https://xiry.app/topics/learning.md)
- Open source: no
- Platforms: Web, iOS, Android, other
- For: Self-taught designers, students, and creative professionals looking for free tutorials
- Alternative to: Vimeo, Skillshare, Domestika
- Tags: tutorials, graphic design, video learning, education, design courses

## Why it was saved

- [@iamderekortiz, 9 October 2024](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DA6Zw76JIx1/): Provides comprehensive free learning material, courses, and software walkthroughs from practicing designers.

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Updated 3 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/youtube

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