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How to put subtitles on Youtube Videos

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By Pamela SabastinePublished about a year ago 2 min read
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Subtitles play a crucial role in making your YouTube videos accessible to a wider audience. By adding subtitles, you ensure that individuals with hearing impairments or those who speak a different language can still enjoy and understand your content. In this guide, we will walk you through the process of adding subtitles to your YouTube videos, enabling you to create an inclusive viewing experience and reach a more diverse audience.

Create a Transcript: Before adding subtitles to your YouTube video, it’s important to have a transcript of the dialogue or narration. A transcript is a written document containing the text of everything spoken in the video. You can either create the transcript manually by transcribing the audio or use automated speech recognition (ASR) tools for quicker results. Once you have a transcript, you can proceed to upload it to YouTube.

Upload a transcript to YouTube: To begin, log in to your YouTube account and navigate to the YouTube Studio. Click on the “Subtitles” tab, and then select the video to which you want to add subtitles. Next, choose the language of the subtitles and click on the “Add” button. You will be presented with various options for uploading your subtitles. Select the “Upload File” option and choose the transcript file from your computer. After uploading, YouTube will automatically synchronize the subtitles with your video.

Edit Subtitles: Once the subtitles are uploaded, YouTube provides tools for editing and refining them. You can access these tools by clicking on the video’s “Subtitles” tab in the YouTube Studio. Here, you can review the automatically generated subtitles and make any necessary corrections. YouTube’s subtitle editor allows you to adjust the timing, correct errors, and add punctuation as needed. You can also preview the subtitles alongside the video to ensure their accuracy. Take the time to proofread and edit the subtitles carefully, as their quality significantly affects the viewer’s experience.

Collaborative Subtitle Contributions: YouTube offers the option to crowdsource subtitle contributions from your viewers. By enabling community contributions, you allow your audience to help create and improve subtitles for your videos. To enable this feature, go to the “Subtitles” tab in YouTube Studio, select the video, and click on “Community Contributions.” You can review and approve the contributed subtitles before making them visible to everyone. This collaborative approach not only improves the overall quality of the subtitles but also fosters a sense of community engagement among your viewers.

Automatic Captioning: In addition to manual subtitle creation, YouTube provides automatic captioning for videos. Automatic captions are generated by YouTube’s ASR technology and are not always perfect. However, they can be a useful starting point for creating subtitles. To enable automatic captioning, go to the “Subtitles” tab in YouTube Studio, select the video, and click on “English (Automatic).” You can then review and edit the automatically generated captions, correcting any mistakes or inaccuracies.

Conclusion: Adding subtitles to your YouTube videos is a powerful way to make your content accessible and inclusive. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can easily upload and edit subtitles, ensuring that your videos reach a broader audience. Remember to review and refine your subtitles for accuracy, and consider enabling community contributions to involve your viewers in the process. By embracing subtitles, you can enhance the impact of your YouTube channel and provide a valuable viewing experience for all.

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