How to Copy Comments from a YouTube Video on Android

If you’re watching a YouTube video and come across a comment you like so much that you want to copy it, you’re not alone. Sometimes YouTube comments are so interesting that you want to share them elsewhere. But the problem is that the YouTube app doesn’t allow users to copy comments directly.

However, there is no need to worry. In this article, I have shared 3 methods that you can follow to copy your favorite YouTube comments on your Android phone. Once copied, you can share them elsewhere or save them by pasting them into your Notes app.

3 Simple Ways to Copy YouTube Comments on Android

Although the YouTube app restricts users from directly copying text from the comments section, the quick Android tricks mentioned below will allow you to easily copy YouTube comments without any limitations.

#1. Using Google Photos App

The Google Photos app comes pre-installed with the latest Android OS and is even available for download on the Google Play Store. Google Photos has a built-in photo-to-text extractor feature that we will use to copy the comments.

To copy and paste YouTube comments using google photos:

1. Open the Comments Section of a YouTube Video and Take a Screenshot of Your Favorite Comment.
2. Now Open the Google Photos App on Your Phone and Find Your Recent Screenshot.
3. Open the Image and You’ll See Copy Text Option at Bottom, Click on It.
4. Now Select the Comment from the Image and Tap on the Copy Button.

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#2. Using a Mobile Web Browser

While the YouTube app prevents copying of text, there is no such restriction on the YouTube website. That means you can copy any comment by opening the YouTube website in a mobile browser like Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Samsung Browser.

To copy and paste YouTube comments using web browser:

1. Open m.youtube.com in Any Web Browser on Your Phone.
2. Play Any Video and Open Comments Section.
3. Now Long-Press on the Text to Select It and Tap “Copy” in the Pop-Up Menu that Appears.

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#3. Using Universal Copy

In this third method, we’ll use a third-party Android app called “Universal Copy”, which allows you to easily copy any comment directly within the YouTube app.

To copy and paste YouTube comments using Universal copy:

1. Download & Install the Universal Copy App on Your Phone.
2. Now Open the App and Setup as Instructed.
3. Open the YouTube App and Navigate to the Comment You Want to Copy.
4. Swipe Down from the Top of the Screen to Access the Notification Tab and Tap Normal Mode.
5. Click the Text You Want to Copy from the Comment and then Tap the Copy Icon.

That’s all! You’re done…

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FAQs

Q 1. Can I directly copy comments on the YouTube app?

Answer – No! There is no direct option to copy comments in the YouTube app for Android or iPhone, likely to enhance user experience and prevent spam.

Q 2. Does copying YouTube comments violate any policies?

Answer – No! Copying comments on YouTube does not violate its policies unless used for spam or abusive purposes. Always pay attention to copyright and privacy rules.

Q 3. Can I save copied YouTube comments to my Phone’s notes?

Answer – Yes! After copying the comment, you can paste it into the Notes app on Android and iPhone and save it. This is an easy way to store comments.

I hope you found this article quite helpful and learned how to copy YouTube comments on an Android phone. If you are facing any problems, then let us know by commenting below. Please share this article.