!["Streamline Your Content Efficiently Adding YouTube Captions for 2024"](https://www.lifewire.com/thmb/8VYsYYrfyGRkzFtE5GDtnXvVBP4=/400x300/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/oura-ring-2-6e4a655bf1204877b33c125fe0f2fff4.jpg)
"Streamline Your Content Efficiently Adding YouTube Captions for 2024"
![](/images/site-logo.png)
Streamline Your Content: Efficiently Adding YouTube Captions
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] The Ultimate Guide to Maximizing Content Visibility via Spotlighting on Youtube
- [New] Unlocking Secrets for Superior ASMR Viewing
- [New] The Leading 7 Android Apps to Cut Out Intrusive Ads
- Unlocking YouTube Shorts Secrets for 2024
- Uncovering Your Individual Playlist Sanctuary on Youtube for 2024
- [Updated] How to Make Money on YouTube Without Ads
- [New] YouTube Subscriber Boost–4 Simplest Tricks to Grow Your Channel
- [Updated] Step-by-Step Guide to Emoji Usage in YT Feedback
- [Updated] In 2024, Crafting a Unique Online Presence YouTube Edition
- [New] Mastering YouTube Team-Ups Finding Perfect Co-Stars
- [New] 2024 Approved Chart New Horizons in Branding with These Top 10 YouTube Tools
- [Updated] 2024 Approved Deciphering YouTube Conversations
- [Updated] 50+ Youtube Channel Names for Vloggers [100%% New] - Filmora
- [Updated] Captivating Clicks The Top 8 YT Thumbnails to Use for 2024
- In 2024, Free YouTube Money Calculators-Calculate YouTube Money
- [Updated] In 2024, Expert Picks Laptops That Transform Raw Footage
- [New] 2024 Approved Cutting Edge Notebooks and Tools to Elevate Your Editing Game
- [New] 2024 Approved Download YouTube Responsibly Legal MP4 Conversion Methods
- [Updated] In 2024, Boosting Bank Balance Crafting Commercial Video Content
- Unlocking the Full Potential of YouTube's AdSense Features for 2024
- [Updated] In 2024, Comprehensively Reviewing YouTube's Restrictions Vs. CC Flexibility
- [Updated] 2024 Approved Effortless Watching Pleasures Your Ultimate YouTube Movie List
- [Updated] In 2024, Direct Download of YouTube Content
- [Updated] In 2024, Essential Steps to Create YouTube Beginnings & Ends on a Budget
- [Updated] YouTube Unleashed A Creator's Guide to Greatness
- [Updated] Mastering the Art of Video Production Initial Setup
- [New] Easy Ways to Add Music to iMovie From YouTube for 2024
- In 2024, Where Is Youtube Video Manager? [All You Need to Know]
- [Updated] 2024 Approved Boost Your Online Presence by Mastering Video Editing in Sony Vegas
- [Updated] Streamlining Video Transfer From iMovie to YouTube Platform
- [New] Unlocking Your Youtube Success Story A Comprehensive Guide to Creative Studio
- In 2024, Surveillance on a Budget 10 Free Security Camera Tools
- Exploring Your Choices with YouTube TV Plans
- In 2024, Process of Screen Sharing Vivo T2 Pro 5G to PC- Detailed Steps | Dr.fone
- 2024 Approved Become a Pro with Our Instagram Story Insights
- In 2024, MyCam Recorder Unveiled An Expert Review
- New Are You Looking for an Interesting Dub App for Your Android or iPhone? Read on to Find Out the Best Video Dubbing App From Our List of Funny and Creative Apps for 2024
- Tips and Tricks for Setting Up your Realme GT 5 Phone Pattern Lock
- In 2024, How Can You Transfer Files From Infinix Hot 30i To iPhone 15/14/13? | Dr.fone
- In 2024, Here are Some of the Best Pokemon Discord Servers to Join On Realme C67 5G | Dr.fone
- In 2024, How to get the dragon scale and evolution-enabled pokemon On Google Pixel 8 Pro? | Dr.fone
- [New] In 2024, How to Upload Tweets - No Retweets on Mobile?
- In 2024, The Best Android SIM Unlock Code Generators Unlock Your Motorola Razr 40 Phone Hassle-Free
- The Ultimate Guide to Get the Rare Candy on Pokemon Go Fire Red On Realme 11 5G | Dr.fone
- Updated 2024 Approved Best GIF to AVI Converters
- Invest in Success Unveiling the Highest Earning Posts
- [Updated] 2024 Approved Professional Tips for HD Streaming Success on Social Media (FB)
- The Pathway to Preserving Instagram Content via Desktop Platforms
- In 2024, 9 Best Phone Monitoring Apps for Samsung Galaxy A24 | Dr.fone
- Deciphering the Superior Video-Sharing Platform TikTok or YouTube Shorts?
- 2024 Approved Hollywood Hacks A Filmmaker’s Guide to Cinematic Excellence
- [Updated] In 2024, Superior Desktop Video Recorders for PC/macOS
- Title: "Streamline Your Content Efficiently Adding YouTube Captions for 2024"
- Author: Steven
- Created at : 2024-06-05 04:55:59
- Updated at : 2024-06-06 04:55:59
- Link: https://facebook-record-videos.techidaily.com/streamline-your-content-efficiently-adding-youtube-captions-for-2024/
- License: This work is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.