So you are new to the dropshipping business and want to advertise your products. As a dropshipping business owner, you might want to add some pictures and videos to your product description. So, if you’re dropshipping products from AliExpress, you may wonder – “Can I use Aliexpress videos for dropshipping?”

Yes, you can use AliExpress videos for dropshipping and no one will raise an eyebrow. But it is better to ask the original seller before doing so. That way, You can make sure that whatever you are doing is not illegal.

But, not all sellers on AliExpress are going to be helpful and the US law might not agree with all conditions. If you want to avoid any kind of hassle and use AliExpress videos for dropshipping, I suggest you read the whole article first. So, let’s get right to it.

Is It Legal to Use AliExpress Videos?

No, it’s not legal to use AliExpress videos but there are exceptions. First of all, remember that Chinese laws are different from American laws and copyright law is not that strict there. AliExpress is a Chinese company, and it follows the rules of the people’s republic of china. So laws differ and you are supposed to find a loophole somewhere.

In most Asian countries, piracy is not a thing or are just taken lightly. If someone’s idea benefits you, you can use that idea for yourself and legal procedures are unlikely to be taken there. But that’s kind of unethical.

My suggestion is to ask the video owner for permission to use it on your website or for your Facebook ads and then publish it on your product page. A lot of sellers will willingly cooperate with you as you’re selling their products. As long as you do not claim their video as your own creation, that should be ok.

Actually, you can also use your own name on their video and use it in your shop, but that is not legal. Remember, I am not a lawyer, so I can’t give you any legal advice. Everything I said just now is based on my personal experience and understanding considering the topic at hand.

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Will I Get Sued Using AliExpress Videos For Dropshipping?

Most likely you are not going to get sued for using AliExpress videos for dropshipping. But it’s important to follow copyright laws.

I mean, technically you can use an AliExpress video without copyright notice and no one will care. No seller has time to look for their products in varieties of sites and put a copyright claim here and there.

If the product video is from the brand itself, you are not going to get sued at all. Brand videos are made for selling the product, and as long as you are helping the company do that, you are good.

But remember, a lot of sellers make their own videos or buy them from an artist, so they won’t take your “stealing” lightly. It’s better to ask before than to repent later. Do your own research before posting a video, and you will be fine.

If you notice the item you are going to advertise is from a larger brand, you should think before using the video as your Facebook ad or for your store. They are more sensitive to their own creations and will not cooperate with you taking their video and posting that on your Facebook page. In that case, you might get sued, so make sure you contact and ask for permission to use the videos.

How to Use AliExpress Videos for Dropshipping?

AliExpress allows dropshipping and their advertising videos have made it easier for dropshipping business owners. I guess you already know that AliExpress sells wholesale products and you can buy products from them at a lower price. The advantage of using AliExpress is that you do not need an investment to start dropshipping at all.

To dropship from AliExpress, first, you need to add the products from AliExpress to your online shop. Use the pictures and videos from AliExpress. Make sure you set your price with markup so that you can make a profit from the products. When you receive the product order, pay AliExpress according to the wholesale price, and you are done.

Google the products you are going to advertise and search for a non-copyrighted video. Some AliExpress videos will even show you a notice regarding copyright claims. In that case, follow the rules and you will be good.

If you are a member of AliExpress, then the procedure is easier for you. A registered dropshipping business owner can use AliExpress videos for dropshipping without any notice, so it’s better.

Now, Here’s what I recommend!

Aliexpress videos are normally boring and it will be very hard to get sales using them as your ad creative. That’s the reason why most professionals don’t use them.

You could instead edit those videos yourself by adding different music and making it a bit more appealing.

If you are someone who doesn’t know how to do it, it would be better if you hire a freelancer on Upwork to do it for you.

Now, the best and safest way to avoid any legal issues would be to create your own videos. This will require you to buy the product, create a video and edit them. It surely is a big task but it will be worth it.

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How to Find Videos on AliExpress For Dropshipping?

You already know that AliExpress is a good place for choosing products and whether you are able to use a video from them or not. Now let me teach you some ways to find videos that will meet your needs.

First of all, Google videos are a popular way to find videos on AliExpress. Yes, YouTube is a service by Google but Google videos are just another thing. Just use the keyword and add AliExpress at the end, it will find you a lot of videos from AliExpress. It is similar to Google search, but just for videos.

Do not use your mobile, I repeat do not use your mobile for searching AliExpress videos. The AliExpress website is computer-friendly, especially when you are downloading a video. Professional users like you should not use mobile phones for their business, and a laptop or desktop is the better choice.

You are in luck if the embedded video is on YouTube. There are a lot of third-party extensions that let you download videos from YouTube directly. Use such an extension, download the video and upload it later, it should be fine.

If you are surfing for products on Aliexpress, you can use third-party software which helps you find videos on Aliexpress. There is a chrome extension called “Super-Ali” which sorts the products that contain videos from AliExpress listings and shows them to you. The user review from that software is good and I can definitely recommend it to you.

If you are not able to download the video, you can also record your screen while playing the video on AliExpress. In that case, the quality might be a little low and unexpected distortions could occur. So, keep that in mind.

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Conclusion

After reading this article, I hope you were able to make a decision on whether you should use AliExpress videos for dropshipping or not. It doesn’t matter if you care about copyright or not, you should ask the seller before posting a video from AliExpress.

I hope this article has provided you with enough information to answer your question. Thanks for reading this article till the end. And I wish you the best of luck with your dropshipping business.