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- How do you translate YouTube videos?<\/span><\/li>\n
- How do you make sure viewers can translate your YouTube videos?<\/span><\/li>\n
- What are the benefits of creating video content that can be translated?<\/span><\/li>\n
- How do you:<\/span>\n
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- Translate YouTube captions<\/span><\/li>\n
- Translate YouTube video titles and descriptions<\/span><\/li>\n
- Translate playlists<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- What does a translated YouTube video look like for viewers?<\/span><\/li>\n
- YouTube video translation tools<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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By the time you\u2019re done reading, you\u2019ll have everything you need to know to enjoy, create, and market YouTube videos to their fullest potential.<\/p>\n
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<\/h2>\nHow to Translate YouTube Videos<\/h2>\n
Turning on the translate feature for YouTube videos takes just a few moments and a short sequence of clicks.<\/p>\n
To get started, you\u2019ll need to understand how to turn on captions on YouTube:<\/p>\n
1. First, turn on captions in a YouTube video.<\/h3>\n
Select a video to watch, then check if it has closed captioning available. Look at the bottom left-hand side of the video player and find the square icon labeled \u201cCC.\u201d Not all videos have closed captioning available, and those videos won\u2019t display the CC icon.<\/p>\n
Click the CC icon. You\u2019ll see an on-screen message informing you that captions have been turned on.<\/p>\n
By default, the captions will be in the video\u2019s spoken language. However, you can change the language settings if needed, which we\u2019ll explain shortly.<\/p>\n
2. Customize the captions for easy readability.<\/h3>\n
If you don\u2019t like the color, font, size, or placement of the captions, you can easily make adjustments. Click on the Settings icon (the gear), select Subtitles\/CC, and then click Options in the top-left section of the menu. You can play around with the YouTube closed captioning settings until they\u2019re to your liking.<\/p>\n
If you want to move the captions to another area of the video screen, just click and drag the text box.<\/p>\n
3. Then, use Auto Translate if needed.<\/h3>\n
With millions of users worldwide, YouTube has videos in just about every language you can think of \u2013 so it\u2019s not surprising that you\u2019ll come across more than a few that are captioned with a language you don\u2019t know. Luckily, YouTube\u2019s Auto Translate option offers up an easy fix.<\/p>\n
Once you have closed captioning activated, click on the Settings icon. Select Subtitles\/CC, then click Auto Translate. You\u2019ll see a list of available languages to pick from; simply click your preferred language.<\/p>\n
The subtitles will now be automatically translated into your selected language using AI technology. The translations are rarely perfect, largely because translating languages can be tricky. Usually, you\u2019ll get a translation that makes it possible to follow along and understand the video content with ease.<\/p>\n
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<\/h2>\nMaking Sure Your YouTube Viewers Can Translate Your Videos<\/h2>\n
Regardless of the Auto Translate feature, you should already have closed captions (CC) and subtitles available for any video content you upload to YouTube or other sites. While there are certainly perks to including video captions, it\u2019s more than just an \u201coptional add-on\u201d \u2013 it\u2019s a best practice for accessibility in general.<\/p>\n
Why should content creators use captions in videos?<\/h3>\n
According to a study conducted<\/a> by Verizon and Publicis Media, about 80% of viewers are more likely to watch a video in its entirety <\/b>when captions are available. Of those surveyed, half said that captions are very important because they frequently watch videos with the sound turned off. Without captions, you could be looking at losing a massive chunk of your target audience \u2013 yikes.<\/p>\n
But beyond the convenience factor, captions are a necessity for some viewers<\/b>. Neglecting to caption your videos means failing to consider viewers with hearing loss or auditory processing challenges, preventing you from staying ADA-compliant<\/b>. When you consider that perspective, why not <\/i>turn captions on?<\/p>\n
Furthermore, viewers won\u2019t have the option to use Auto Translate for their videos if they haven\u2019t activated captions<\/b>. That\u2019s even more of the potential audience that you\u2019re leaving in the dark\u2026 which isn\u2019t exactly good for business.<\/p>\n
Suffice to say, figuring out how to add captions to a YouTube video is an essential step in your video marketing journey.<\/p>\n
How to Provide Translations for Your YouTube Videos<\/h2>\n
Similar to the process for translating videos as a viewer, enabling translations as a video creator starts with activating closed captioning (CC). From there, it continues to be an incredibly easy set-up.<\/p>\n
1. Enable closed captioning on your YouTube video.<\/h3>\n
You can use YouTube\u2019s auto-generated captions for videos (a feature you simply turn on during the upload\/edit process, available in only certain countries), or you can create and upload your own. In terms of accuracy, writing your own captions is obviously the ideal solution \u2013 but you might not always have the time to do so.<\/p>\n
A third option is to open the door to community contributions so that the YouTube community can contribute subtitles for your video. This can be a big time-saver, and you\u2019ll always be able to review the captions before they become visible to viewers.<\/p>\n
2. Upload new subtitles\/closed captioning to a video.<\/h3>\n
If you\u2019d rather upload your own captions\/subtitles, you\u2019ll first need to save the text file as one of the accepted file formats<\/a>. Then, navigate to YouTube Studio, and click on Creator Studio Classic (located in the left-hand menu). Upload your captions file by:<\/p>\n
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- Going to Video Manager.<\/li>\n
- Locate the video you want to change, then click \u201cEdit.\u201d Confirm that the video hasn\u2019t been set to private and that it has at least one closed caption or subtitle.<\/li>\n
- Underneath the video, click the tab labeled \u201cSubtitles and CC.\u201d<\/li>\n
- Select \u201cAdd New Subtitles or CC,\u201d then choose the language.<\/li>\n
- Finally, click \u201cUpload a File.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
3. Translate video titles and descriptions.<\/h3>\n
In addition to making sure viewers can translate subtitles, you can also translate your video\u2019s metadata. As a result, viewers who use other languages will still locate your content in their search results.<\/p>\n
Add titles and video descriptions in another language by:<\/p>\n
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- Open YouTube Studio.<\/li>\n
- Select \u201cSubtitles\u201d in the right-hand menu.<\/li>\n
- Set the original language (unless you already have).<\/li>\n
- Click the \u201cAdd Language\u201d option, and select the language you want to translate the metadata to.<\/li>\n
- Under the \u201cTitle & Description\u201d heading, select \u201cAdd.\u201d<\/li>\n
- Type in the translated version of your video title and description, then click \u201cPublish.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
4. Translate your YouTube video playlists.<\/h3>\n
Playlists are a handy feature for your YouTube channel because it streamlines the viewer experience and makes it easier for them to browse your content. So, you don\u2019t want to forget to think of international viewers \u2013 luckily, it\u2019s pretty simple to translate playlist titles and descriptions:<\/p>\n
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- Go to the Classic Creator Studio, which you can find in YouTube Studio\u2019s left-hand menu.<\/li>\n
- Choose \u201cPlaylists\u201d under \u201cVideo Manager.\u201d<\/li>\n
- Then, click the three small dots on the right-hand side, choosing \u201cTranslate playlist info.\u201d<\/li>\n
- Select the settings, then click \u201cTranslate playlist.\u201d<\/li>\n
- Under \u201cOriginal language,\u201d choose the playlist\u2019s original language. Then, under \u201cTranslate into,\u201d select\/add the desired language.<\/li>\n
- After entering the title translation, click \u201cSave.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
What Do Translated YouTube Videos Look Like?<\/h2>\n
Thanks to the advanced technology behind YouTube, little to no effort is required for viewers to watch translated versions of YouTube videos. Based on their given location and their selected interface language and recently-viewed videos, YouTube chooses the language that is most likely to be a good fit.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re curious about what a translated YouTube video looks like for your viewers, check it out with a few quick steps:<\/p>\n
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- Open an \u201cincognito\u201d browser using Chrome, MS Edge, Firefox, or Opera.<\/li>\n
- Go to YouTube, then scroll to the very bottom of the homepage.<\/li>\n
- Click on the drop-down menu labeled \u201cLanguage,\u201d then select the language you want to check.<\/li>\n
- Navigate to your video\u2019s watch page, and you will then see how a viewer perceives the translated version.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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<\/h2>\nTools for Translating Videos<\/h2>\n
The automatic translation and captioning feature on YouTube doesn’t do a bad job, but it will leave you with a fair number of errors to tackle in a manual clean-up. Other options for YouTube translation tools include several inexpensive platforms that could be worth the investment if you have a significant international audience.<\/p>\n
One example is Rev, a service that creates translation files for you. From there, all you\u2019ll need to do is upload it to YouTube.<\/p>\n
Take a Strategic Approach to YouTube<\/h2>\n
Creating a targeted strategy for YouTube is the key to effective marketing, community engagement, and overall branding, but many companies skip straight to the step of uploading videos at random. Make sure you\u2019re using your time and resources as wisely as possible: hit pause and reach out to the team of digital marketing experts at V Digital Services.<\/p>\n
V Digital Services<\/a> has dedicated teams ready to support you in every way possible, from video production to SEO. We\u2019ll help you create high-quality, engaging videos that align with your business goals. Then we\u2019ll make sure that your target audience is finding, watching, and enjoying those videos. Together, we can help you figure out a plan to take charge of your YouTube strategy once and for all.<\/p>\n
Learn more about using YouTube for marketing when you contact our team<\/a> today!<\/p>\n
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- Translate YouTube video titles and descriptions<\/span><\/li>\n
- How do you make sure viewers can translate your YouTube videos?<\/span><\/li>\n