How to Add Subtitles to YouTube Videos

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Log in to your YouTube account.

   This button is located near the top of the sidebar and will take your personal YouTube page. , This button appears in the top left of your channel and will take you to a list of your video uploads.
   
   You can also access the Video Manager by clicking your account icon and going to “Creator Studio > Video Manager”. , The “Edit” button and its menu are located next to the video that you wish to add subtitles to.
   
   This will take you to the subtitling interface. , This button is to the right of the video in the subtitling interface.
   
   A text area will appear next to the video for subtitle entry. , This categorizes your subtitles for future viewing by youtubers from all over the world.
   
   Non-native speakers (and others, like the hearing impaired) may find English language subtitles on English language videos very helpful so don't be discouraged from subtitling in the original language of the video! , Playback can be used to listen to the spoken line before entering the text into the text area. , Click the blue “+” button next to the text area to add the subtitle.
   
   The subtitle will appear on the transcript and in the timeline underneath the video. , The subtitle will be placed in the timeline where you paused the video.
   
   Click and drag the bar on either side of the subtitle to change the starting and stopping points in which the subtitle displays. , When you have completed your subtitling, press “Publish” and your subtitles will be uploaded to the video.
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   Step 2: Press “My Channel”.

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   Step 3: Press “Video Manager”.

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   Step 4: Click the “Edit” dropdown arrow and select “Subtitles and CC”.

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   Step 5: Click “Add New Subtitles” and select “Create new subtitles or closed captions”.

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   Step 6: Select your subtitle language.

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   Step 7: Play the video and pause when you want to enter a subtitle.

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   Step 8: Enter the subtitle text into the text area.

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   Step 9: Adjust the length of the subtitle.

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    Step 10: Publish the video.

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