[New] Captioning Techniques for Professional YouTube Content for 2024
Captioning Techniques for Professional YouTube Content
How To Add Captions to YouTube Videos
Richard Bennett
Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions
By captioning your YouTube videos you help to make them accessible to more potential viewers. Subtitles are useful to viewers who have hearing impairments, whose first language is different from yours, or who are unable to watch your video with sound. Closed captioning can also be useful for you as a YouTuber because it helps with your SEO, or search engine optimization. Practicing better SEO can get your videos ranked higher in search results. Google and YouTube both index subtitles and transcripts much like they do your video’s description, unless you use automated captions.
This article will first explain how you can turn on subtitles for the videos you watch and then walk you through adding captions to your own videos.
How To Turn On Captions on YouTube
In order for you to be able to view subtitles for a YouTube video the uploader of the video will need to have added them, unless you change your account settings to display automatic captions.
To toggle subtitles on and off click on the Closed Captioning icon in the bottom right of your video player.
If the creator of the video has not added captions then you can enable automatic captions by going into your Account Settings and selecting Playback. Check the box next to Always Show Captions, and then check Show Automatic Captions by Speech Recognition. These captions may be flawed, but you will still be able to see the more accurate user submitted captions on videos that have them. The Always Show Captions feature may be useful not only to the hearing impaired, but to users who do not speak the same language as the video producer.
If you want to change the language of the subtitles click on the settings icon (the one that looks like a gear) next to the closed captioning icon and choose your language next to Subtitles/CC . If the language you want is not there select Auto-Translate and then pick a language. Google Translate will be used to generate subtitles in your chosen language.
Adding YouTube Captions in 4 Steps
1. Go to Video Manager in your Creator Studio and then look at your videos. Decide which one you want to add captions to.
2. Click on the drop-down menu next to the video you want to add captions to and choose Subtitles and CC.
3. Select Add New Subtitles or CC.
4. Choose whether to create your captions, upload a file that has them, transcribe your video, use automatic captioning, or use captioning software.
Create Subtitles or Closed Captions will allow you to create your subtitles on YouTube.
Upload A File allows you to upload a pre-made subtitle file from your computer. Supported file types include SubRip (.srt) and SubViewer (.sbv). You cannot use a word or PDF document for your subtitles.
Transcribe and Set Timings is where you can type a transcript of your video and set timings to sync it to your video. This differs from Create Subtitles or Closed Captions in that your transcript is all typed in to one text field.
Use Automatic Captioning will automatically use speech recognition technology to create captions. You can edit these auto-generated captions later if there are mistakes.
Use Captioning Software or Services is what you choose if you want to use a program or service to create the subtitles for your video.
The easiest way to add subtitles to your videos is to use Automatic Captioning. However, Automatic Captioning is imperfect and may result in your viewers getting a sloppy, skewed, interpretation of your video. Automatic captions are also not indexed by YouTube and Google the way subtitles you create or upload are. This means that they will not have any value to your SEO strategy. If you do not input your own captions or transcript you are missing out on an opportunity for better search engine rankings. Automatic Captions are great if you do not have time to input subtitles and need a temporary solution, though.
Richard Bennett
Richard Bennett is a writer and a lover of all things video.
Follow @Richard Bennett
Also read:
- [Updated] In 2024, Amplify YouTube Performance - Rapid Video Rendering Guide
- [Updated] 2024 Approved Efficiently Isolate Key Moments in YouTube Footage
- [Updated] Best Voice Conversion Tools for Vlogging Professionals for 2024
- [New] YouTube CPM Rates How Much Do YouTubers Make
- The Pinnacle Playbook Perfecting the Art of Live Thumbnail Design for 2024
- [Updated] Discover Your Rhythm Assembling Tailored YouTube Playlists for the Digital Age (Web/Mobile) for 2024
- [Updated] Optimize Engagement & Analytics - Harnessing TubeBuddy's Insights
- [Updated] From Capture to Air Expert Tips for Streaming Upside-Down Videos on Youtube
- [Updated] Perfect Your Channel Info A Template Approach
- [Updated] Stabilize Your Lens No Trips, Only Tricks
- [New] 2024 Approved Direct Route Uploading From YouTube to Dailymotion
- [Updated] 2024 Approved Expert Tips for Enhancing YouTube Videos Through SEO Mastery
- [Updated] Streamlining Your Spotify to YouTube Music Library Transition
- Top-Rated DJ Templates Free Access for Music Makers for 2024
- [New] 2024 Approved Ensuring Visibility Fixing Missing Shorts Thumbnails
- [New] Effortless Keyword Harvesting Explore the Best 7 No-Fee Tag Extractors for 2024
- [Updated] Infographic - Top Insights Into FIFA Football Videos On YouTube
- [Updated] Unveiling the Secrets of Video Editing on YouTube
- [Updated] Driving View Counts Upward on YouTube 6 Proven Techniques for 2024
- [Updated] In 2024, Dive Into iOS Screenshots A Comprehensive YouTube Guide
- Tailored Free Offer - Unlock Our Exclusive YouTube Banner Pack for 2024
- 2024 Approved YouTube Dimensions Demystified A Complete Aspect Ratio Handbook
- [Updated] Skillful Conversion of YouTube Videos to Interactive GIF Artistry
- [Updated] Upgrade Your Content Reach with YouTube-to-Facebook Posting
- [Updated] 2024 Approved A Novice's Pathway to Writing YouTube Video Plans
- Yield Assessment Predicting YouTube Money for 2024
- [Updated] Counterclockwise Content YouTube Replay Methods for 2024
- [Updated] In 2024, Enjoy YouTube Music Anytime with These 23 Essential, No-Cost Audio Extractors
- [Updated] 2024 Approved Fast Favorites Today's Highest Youtube Tracks
- [Updated] Professional Insights Expert-Level Youtube Video Tweaks
- Updated Free Video Editing Apps for Chrome OS Users
- In 2024, Everything You Need to Know about Lock Screen Settings on your Itel A60
- Comparative Content Crusade Analyzing Your Videos Against Others' For 2024
- [Updated] Fast Film Techniques Taking Screens on a Dell
- [New] 2024 Approved Unpacking ManyCam's Revolutionary Recording Features
- In 2024, How to use Pokemon Go Joystick on Vivo Y78+? | Dr.fone
- Audiovisual Masterpieces Unveiled Top 5 Music Visualizations for Every Taste for 2024
- [Updated] The Easiest Way to Download and Use TikTok on Your MacBook for 2024
- 2024 Approved Enhance PlayStation 2 Gaming The Ultimate Guide to Android Emulation Tools
- Convert Talk to Text The Costless Alternative
- Captivating Creations Top 10 Engaging Filters for Your Video for 2024
- [New] 2024 Approved The Comprehensive Guide to Discord Spoiler Tags
- In 2024, Best Realme GT 5 Pro Pattern Lock Removal Tools Remove Android Pattern Lock Without Losing Data
- EchoPause Visual Record Advice for 2024
- In 2024, 4 Ways to Sync Contacts from Apple iPhone 8 Plus to iPad Easily | Dr.fone
- How to bypass Motorola Razr 40 Ultra’s lock screen pattern, PIN or password
- How to Recover Data from Broken iPhone 7 Plus Screen | Stellar
- [New] Best Free, Ad-Less Android Video Editors for 2024
- New In 2024, The Complete Users Manual to Expertly Navigate TwistedWaves Audio Workflow
- Updated No Copyright Worries 10 Best Public Domain Image Sites for 2024
- Title: [New] Captioning Techniques for Professional YouTube Content for 2024
- Author: Kenneth
- Created at : 2024-06-05 08:38:35
- Updated at : 2024-06-06 08:38:35
- Link: https://facebook-video-footage.techidaily.com/new-captioning-techniques-for-professional-youtube-content-for-2024/
- License: This work is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.