How to Add Custom Subtitles to Your YouTube Video

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Are you tired of watching a great video but not being able to understand what's being said because it doesn't have subtitles in your native language? Do you need additional captions or translations for educational purposes, such as using the video in class?

Fortunately, adding custom subtitles is easier than ever thanks to YouTube's powerful captioning features. In this article, we'll walk through step-by-step instructions on how to turn closed captions and subtitles on/off for any YouTube video.

Why Use Custom Subtitles?

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There are many reasons why you might want or need to add your own subtitles to a YouTube video:

1. Language Barriers: If the original language isn't what you're comfortable with, adding custom subs can make it easier for everyone in the room (literally or figuratively) to follow along.

2. Accessibility Needs: For viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing, sign language interpreters, or those with learning difficulties, captions can be a lifesaver - literally!

3. Educational Purposes: Whether you're teaching students new vocabulary words in an English as Second Language (ESL) class or simply want to illustrate key points more effectively without interrupting the main presentation, adding your own subtitles is quick and easy.

How To Turn On/Off Closed Captions & Subcodes on YouTube

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### Step 1: Open Your Desired Video

First things first - you'll obviously need a video open in YouTube that doesn't already have closed captions enabled. If necessary, search for the title of the clip or click here to go straight there.

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Once your chosen vid is playing:

* Click on the three dots located at the top right corner above 'CC' icon (looks like two overlapping squares).

This will bring up a dropdown menu with several options; select Closed captions from this list.

### Step 2: Choose Your Captions Option

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You'll now see four different captioning choices:

1. Auto-captions: This option uses AI technology to automatically transcribe the audio into text - not always perfect but better than nothing!

2. To enable closed captions for a specific language, select it from the drop-down menu below 'Closed Captions.'

3. If none of these options work well enough or if you prefer something more tailored just right for your needs (like customizing font sizes etc.), click on More > Subtitles/CC.

4. From here you can upload your own subtitle file in .SRT, .VTT or even manually enter each line yourself!

### Step 3: Adjust Captions Settings as Needed

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Once closed captions are enabled:

* To adjust the font size, color scheme etc., hover over 'CC' icon at bottom right corner of video player and use corresponding buttons.

* You can also turn them off completely by clicking on this same button again.

And that's it! With these simple steps, you should now be able to easily add custom subtitles in any language (or multiple languages) directly onto your YouTube videos - perfect for educational purposes or simply making online content more inclusive and accessible for everyone.

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