I filmed this video to show how to add subtitles to your YouTube videos, whether you’re uploading them manually, auto-generating, or adding translations.
Subtitles help with accessibility, retention, and SEO. And if you’re publishing educational or international content, subtitles are essential.
In this tutorial, I walk through:
- Opening YouTube Studio > Subtitles
- Using auto-transcription (and correcting errors)
- Uploading your own .srt or .txt file
- Adding translated captions in other languages
- Publishing and previewing subtitles on the video
I also give tips on formatting and timing if you’re uploading from another tool like Descript or Kapwing.
Do you subtitle every video, or only when needed?