Do you want to watch videos with subtitles on YouTube but don’t know how? 

This comprehensive guide will show you how to turn on subtitles on youtube in a web browser for all videos or just for your own videos. We will also explain what CC means on YouTube and list all the available options.

Let’s get started!

What Does CC Mean on Youtube?

CC stands for closed captions. This feature allows you to display subtitles on the second most popular website in AU, Youtube, on your screen while watching a video. Closed captioning can be helpful for viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing or if you’re trying to watch a video in a noisy environment. There are two types of closed captioning: automatic and manual.

Automatic captions are generated by the YouTube platform using speech recognition technology. These captions are not always accurate, so you may want to edit them before publishing your video. 

Manual captions are created by the video creator/translator using a transcript of the audio. These captions are more accurate than automatic captions but can be time-consuming to develop.

How to Turn on Subtitles on YouTube in a Web Browser?

To turn on turn on closed captioning on Youtube in your web browser, follow the steps below:

  1. Open your web browser on your desktop and go to youtube.com and find the video you want to watch.

  2. Start playing the video and click the “CC” button at the bottom of the video player. That way, you will activate the video’s current subtitle language, visible in the top-left corner of the video.

  3. If you want to change the subtitles or their font, click on the settings icon next to the CC button, and a pop-up window will appear.  Then click on Subtitles to open all the available subtitles for the chosen video.

  4. Select your prefered subtitle and enjoy your video with subtitles!

Note: you can turn on/off subtitles on your youtube videos by pressing the “C” button on your keyboard.

How to Automatically Enable Subtitles on All Videos in a Web Browser?

Here’s a more detailed explanation of how to automatically turn on captions on Youtube:

1.Open your web browser and go to youtube.com.

  1. Click on your profile picture in the top right corner of the screen or open the drop-down menu.

  2. Select “Settings“

  3. Click “Playback and performance” in the left sidebar.

  4. Check the box next to “Always show captions.”

Your changes are automatically saved. 

How to Turn on Subtitles on YouTube in the Mobile App?

With over 70% of youtube clips being watched from users’ mobile devices, we’ve decided to show you how to turn on Youtube subtitles on your mobile app. You’ll find the YouTube icon on your home screen, on the Apps tray, or in an app folder. All you need is to: 

1.Open the YouTube app on your Android, iPhone, iPad, etc.

2.Find the video you want to watch and click on it to start playing.

  1. Tap the “CC” button at the top of the video player.

  2. If you prefer another language than the one automatically handed to you, select the settings gear icon.

  3. Click on captions and select your preferred language from the list of subtitles.

How to Automatically Enable Subtitles on All Videos in the Mobile App?

You can also automatically enable subtitles on all videos in the mobile app.

  1. Open the YouTube app on your mobile device.

  2. Tap on your profile picture in the top right corner of the screen.

  3. Select “Settings” from the drop-down menu.

  4. Tap “Captions“

  5. Enable the show captions option.

Note: Not every video posted on Youtube has the option to turn on subtitles, if the video’s author  has disabled automatic captioning. In that case, you might be interested in another option besides subtitles – getting a transcript from the video.  

How to Put Subtitles on YouTube Videos?

Now that you know how to turn on subtitles in the YouTube app, let’s learn how to put subtitles on your videos.

Adding subtitles to your YouTube videos is a great way to make your content accessible to a broader audience. Follow these steps to add subtitles to your video.

  • Open Youtube and sign in to Youtube Studio.Select the “Subtitles/CC” tab and select your preferred language from the drop-down menu.

  1. Click the video you want to edit.

  2. Click on the down arrow next to the number of languages and set your preferred language. 

  3. Select “Confirm”

Note: You can add subtitles while uploading the video. 

Your subtitles will now be published and visible. Keep in mind that you can always edit or delete your subtitles at any time.

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Bottom line 

YouTube videos don’t always come with subtitles. However, with just a few clicks in the right places, you’ll have the feature enabled in no time. 

1. How do I turn on CC on a YouTube browser?

To turn on CC on Youtube, you’ll need to open the browser first, select the video you want to watch, click on the CC button, or choose from the variety of languages the video offers by clicking on the settings icon, right next to the CC button. 

2. How do I turn on subtitles on YouTube mobile browser?

To turn on subtitles on mobile, you need to find a video to watch and select the “CC” button to enable the subtitles.