How to Create and Upload Closed Captions on YouTube
Creating accessible and accurate captions for your videos is essential—especially for medical content, where clarity matters most. MedXcribe, a cutting-edge AI-powered transcription tool, makes it easy to generate precise closed captions in transcript format. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, educator, or content creator, MedXcribe ensures your videos are inclusive, compliant, and easy to understand. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of creating a transcript file using MedXcribe and uploading it to YouTube to enhance viewer engagement and accessibility. Part 1: Create a Transcript File Using MedXcribe 1. Visit MedXcribe Go to https://medxcribe.com 2. Upload Your Video Choose your video using one of the following options: Paste a YouTube or Vimeo link to subtitle an online video or Upload a video file (MP4, MOV, etc.) directly from your device Once uploaded, the transcription will begin automatically. This process may take a few seconds to a few minutes depending on the file size. 3. Download the Transcript File Once transcription is complete, click “Export”. Choose .srt (SubRip Subtitle) format. Save the transcript file to your device. Part 2: Upload the Transcript File to YouTube 1. Go to YouTube Studio Visit https://studio.youtube.com and sign in. 2. Select a Video Click “Content” in the left sidebar. Choose the video where you want to add subtitles. 3. Access the Subtitles Section Click the “Subtitles” tab for the selected video. 4. Choose Language Click “Add Language” if needed (e.g., English). Then click “Add” next to Subtitles. 5. Upload the Transcript File Click “Upload File” Choose “With timing” Click “Continue” Select and upload the transcript file created using MedXcribe. 6. Review and Save Preview the captions and adjust if needed. Click “Done” to publish. By integrating MedXcribe’s accurate closed captioning with YouTube’s subtitle features, you ensure that your content is accessible, professional, and inclusive. Whether you’re aiming to improve user experience, meet accessibility standards, or boost SEO performance, adding SRT files is a smart step forward. Start captioning today with MedXcribe and make your videos truly impactful for every viewer.