How to Add Subtitles and Captions to YouTube Videos

Introduction

• Adding subtitles and captions to videos helps reach a larger audience, including:
  • Deaf or hard-of-hearing viewers
  • Viewers who speak another language
• Benefits include increased video ranking and more clicks.

Methods for Adding Subtitles

1. Using YouTube Studio

Steps:

1. Go to YouTube Studio.
2. Click on Subtitles on the left panel.
3. Select the video you want to add subtitles to.
4. You can add multiple languages:
   • Click Add Language to select and add a new language.
5. Options for adding subtitles:
   • Upload a pre-timed .srt file.
   • Type manually.
   • Auto translate.

2. Automatic Subtitles

Steps:

1. Go to your channel and select a video.
2. Click Edit Video, then Subtitles.
3. Edit the automatic subtitles generated by YouTube:
   • Click Duplicate and Edit to make corrections.
   • Option to use Grammarly for punctuation and capitalization.
4. After editing, click Edit Timings and publish.

3. Adding Subtitles During Video Upload

Steps:

1. Click Create, then Upload Video.
2. Upload your video and select the video language.
3. Under Video Elements, click Add beside Subtitles.
4. Options for adding subtitles:
   • Wait for YouTube to transcribe automatically.
   • Type manually while watching the video.
   • Use keyboard shortcuts and pause while typing for accuracy.

Alternative Method - Auto Sync

1. Type the words manually during upload.
2. Click Edit Timings to auto sync.
3. Save as draft or publish directly.

4. Uploading Subtitle File

Steps:

1. Go to the video and click Edit Video.
2. Click Subtitles, then Add Language.
3. Click Upload File:
   • Choose if file has timing info.
   • Upload .srt or .sub file.
4. Publish once the file is uploaded.

Conclusion

• Adding captions can significantly enhance video accessibility and engagement.
• Various methods can be utilized based on convenience and available resources.
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This guide outlines the process of adding subtitles and captions to YouTube videos using several methods for different needs and preferences. It covers both automated and manual ways to ensure videos are accessible to a wider audience.