Speaker 1: Hello friends. Welcome to our channel. In this video, we will discuss how to add subtitles or closed captions to your videos. A simple guide. Adding subtitles or closed captions to your videos is a great way to make them accessible to a broader audience. What are subtitles and closed captions? Subtitles are the text versions of the dialogue spoken in a video. They are mainly for people who can hear, but prefer reading the dialogue in another language or their language. Closed captions include the dialogue and describe sounds, music, and other audio cues. Closed captions are mainly for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. Steps to add subtitles or closed captions. 1. Create a transcript. First, write down everything spoken in your video. You can do this manually by listening to your video and typing the dialogue, or you can use automatic transcription tools like Otter.ai or Google Docs. 2. Choose a subtitle caption format. There are different file formats for subtitles and captions, but the most common one is SRT, SubRip Subtitle File. It's a simple text file that contains the dialogue and the time codes for when each line should appear on the screen. 3. Use a subtitle editing tool. To create and sync your subtitles or captions with your video, you can use tools like EdgySub, SubtitleEdit, or online platforms like Amara or Capwing. 4. Upload your video to the tool. Add your transcript and then sync each line of text with the corresponding time in the video. This means adjusting when the text appears and disappears. 5. Export the subtitle caption file. Once you're satisfied with the timing and accuracy, export the file as an SRT or another format required by your video platform. 6. Upload to video platforms. Most video platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, or Facebook allow you to upload subtitle or caption files along with your video. On YouTube, go to YouTube Studio, click on Subtitles in the left menu, choose the video you want to add subtitles to. Click on Add and upload your SRT file. 7. Check and edit. After uploading, always check the video to ensure the subtitles or captions are displaying correctly. If something is off, you can go back and edit the file. 8. Automatic captioning, optional. Some platforms like YouTube offer automatic captioning. While this can be a quick way to add captions, they are often not perfect. It's a good idea to review and edit these captions for accuracy. Tips for better subtitles and captions. Keep it simple. Use simple, clear language. Avoid long sentences that might be hard to read quickly. Sync correctly. Make sure the text appears on the screen when the words are spoken. Break up long sentences. If a sentence is long, break it into two shorter lines so it's easier to read. Why adding subtitles or captions is important. Accessibility. Makes your content available to people with hearing impairments. Reach a wider audience. Subtitles allow non-native speakers to understand your content better. Improved engagement. Many people watch videos without sound, especially on social media. Subtitles keep them engaged. Better searchability. Subtitles can improve your video's search ranking because search engines can index the text. Adding subtitles or closed captions to your videos is easy and incredibly valuable. It enhances the viewer experience and makes your content more inclusive. Whether you're sharing videos on social media, a website, or a video platform, subtitles and captions are necessary for reaching the widest audience possible.