How can I make money on youtube without recording any videos?

 There are several ways to make money on YouTube without recording your own videos:

1. **Curate Content**: Compile clips from public domain or Creative Commons licensed videos, creating compilations or thematic channels.

2. **Voiceovers and Editing**: Use stock footage or royalty-free videos, add your own commentary or narration, and edit them into engaging content.

3. **Animated Videos**: Create animated content using tools like Vyond or Animaker, which allow you to produce videos without filming.

4. **Slide Presentations**: Convert presentations into videos with tools like PowerPoint or Google Slides, adding voiceovers or music.

5. **YouTube Automation**: Hire freelancers to create videos based on your ideas and manage the channel while you focus on growth and monetization.

6. **Affiliate Marketing**: Create video content that includes affiliate links in the description, promoting products without creating original videos.

7. **Curated Playlists**: Create and promote playlists featuring other creators’ videos around a specific niche, generating views and ad revenue.

8. **Educational Content**: Use public domain educational materials or videos to create informative compilations or lectures.

Each of these methods requires some initial effort, but they can lead to monetization through ad revenue, affiliate marketing, or sponsorships.