Question: How do you add subtitles in YouTube Studio?

Adding subtitles to your videos in YouTube Studio can enhance accessibility, improve viewer engagement, and help reach a broader audience. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to add subtitles:

Step 1: Sign In to YouTube Studio

First, log into your YouTube account and access YouTube Studio by clicking on your profile icon at the top right corner, then selecting 'YouTube Studio'.

Step 2: Select Your Video

From the left-hand menu, click on 'Content'. This will show you a list of all your uploaded videos. Click on the video you want to add subtitles to.

Step 3: Add Subtitles

Once you're on the video details page:

• Navigate to the left panel and select ‘Subtitles’.
• YouTube automatically detects the default language based on your channel settings or you can set it manually.
• Click on 'Add Language' and choose the language for your subtitles.
• After selecting the language, you have three options to add subtitles:
  • Upload a File: You can upload a pre-made subtitle file (e.g., SRT or SBV format).
  • Auto-Sync: Type out the full transcript of the video and YouTube will automatically sync the text with the audio.
  • Manually Create: Allows you to manually type in subtitles while watching the video.

Step 4: Edit and Adjust

After uploading or creating your subtitles, you can edit them for accuracy. This involves checking the timing and correcting any textual errors. Each subtitle segment can be adjusted for specific timing.

Step 5: Publish

Once you are satisfied with the subtitles, make sure to save your changes and publish them.

Additional Tips

• Review Accuracy: Especially if using automatic captions as they might not always be perfect.
• SEO Benefits: Use keywords in your subtitles to potentially boost the SEO of your videos.
• Compliance and Accessibility: Ensure subtitles meet accessibility standards to cater to all audiences.

By following these steps, you can effectively add subtitles to your videos in YouTube Studio, making them more accessible and engaging for a global audience.