Yes, you can add captions/subtitles to any YouTube Shorts video.
These methods work on mobile and desktop.
With over 2 billion monthly active users, YouTube Shorts is a powerhouse for creators looking to go viral. Adding captions to your videos isn’t just an option, it’s a game-changer. Captions make your content accessible, keep viewers hooked, and do much more good for you.
The potential to blow up on YouTube Shorts has never been greater.
But let’s see why’s that:
Captions make your content accessible to viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing, expanding your audience and ensuring inclusivity.
Many people watch videos without sound, especially on mobile. Captions let these viewers engage with your content without needing audio.
Captions emphasize key points and help viewers follow along, increasing the chances they’ll stay engaged throughout the video.
Captions help clarify speech in noisy environments or for those with accents, ensuring everyone can understand your message clearly.
Captioned videos are more likely to show up in searches, as they provide additional context that can align with popular search terms, helping more viewers find your Shorts.
Answer: You can add captions to Shorts either when uploading videos, or in YouTube Studio. In the “Subtitles” editing section, click the “Pen icon” and add captions.
Step by step to turn on YouTube Shorts’ auto subtitles:
By default, every Short video has Automatic Captions, like in the image above.
Pro Tip: You can type in your captions and click “Edit timings” to make them match your video.
Typing your own captions may be exhausting, even if it’s just for a 30-sec video. That’s why we’ve got a better alternative with SendShort.
The Best Part: It works smoothly in any language.
Here’s why SendShort is ideal for accurate captioning:
SendShort’s 97.8% accurate captions make it easy to deliver polished, professional content that connects with viewers effectively.
Yes, you can upload subtitle files to YouTube Shorts. YouTube supports subtitle files like .srt, .sbv, or .vtt, which you can upload in the video editor after publishing or while uploading your Short.
With tools like SendShort, you can create accurate subtitles automatically, making the process even faster and easier.
Yes, you can add subtitles in different languages to YouTube Shorts. YouTube allows you to upload or create multiple subtitle files for various languages, enhancing accessibility and global reach.
With tools like SendShort, you can automatically generate and translate subtitles into multiple languages, making it easier to localize your content for a global audience.
Yes, you can edit captions on YouTube Shorts through YouTube Studio. This allows you to modify existing captions or add new ones for better accuracy and engagement.
You can delete subtitles from YouTube Shorts using YouTube Studio:
The subtitles will be removed from your YouTube Short.
You can download captions from YouTube Shorts using YouTube Studio if they are auto-generated or manually added.
This lets you save captions for editing or reuse in other videos.
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David Ch
Head of the Editing Team at SendShort
David leads the editing team at SendShort. With this help, the team delivers the latest guides on using your favorite social media apps and creating short-form content.
