Adding Subtitles for Podcasts: Steps and Tips

Adding Subtitles for Podcasts: Steps and Tips

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Podcasts are a very popular content format today, thanks to them we can listen to radio shows, interviews, or stories anytime, anywhere, but sometimes it can be difficult to follow the content if we’re not native speakers of the language in which the podcast is recorded. In this MindPodcast podcasting glossary article, we’ll teach you how to create a podcast with subtitles to make your content accessible to a global audience.

The goal of subtitles for Podcasts

The goal of a podcast is to increase the number of daily listeners who tune in, so adding subtitles to your podcast is an excellent idea for several reasons. Firstly, subtitles make your content more accessible to people with hearing impairments, and they can also help speakers of other languages to better understand your content, which can broaden your audience.

Subtitles can make it easier for people to follow your podcast when they can’t hear it in a noisy environment or in a situation where they can’t wear headphones.

Steps to create a podcast with subtitles

Transcribing a podcast is a valuable tool for improving content accessibility. Adding subtitles to your podcast can make your content more accessible. There are several how to add subtitles to a podcast, the best option will depend on your needs and the program you use to create and distribute your content. Here are a few options:

1. Add subtitles manually

Microsoft Word Subtitles

If you’re looking for a very precise option, you can add subtitles manually, you can hire a subtitling service like Amber, or create the subtitles yourself in a text editings program like Microsoft Word or Google Docs. Once you’ve created the subtitle file, you can add them to your podcast.

2. Use an Automatic Subtitling Program

Adding Subtitles using VEED

There are several automatic subtitling programs that can help you create subtitles for your podcast, for example, VEED automatically transcribes your podcast and creates subtitles, you can also use Google Chrome Live’s Caption feature to add subtitles to any video or audio on the web.

3. Use a Transcription Platform

Amberscript

To get started, upload your audio or video file to a transcription platform. In Amberscript, you can upload your audio file and define the file language and number of speakers. Amberscript uses AI to transcribe your file in just a few minutes.

4. Edit your transcript

Once your file has been transcribed, you may find errors or misinterpretations in the transcript. You can use the transcription platform to correct these errors and modify the transcript to match the content of your podcast.

5. Add subtitles to your podcast

SRT Files

Once you have an accurate transcription, you can add subtitles to your podcast. If you publish your podcast on a podcasting platform, you may be able to add subtitles via the platform. If you publish your podcast on your website, you can add a subtitle file in .srt format so listeners can activate it while listening to the podcast.

Tips for creating a subtitled Podcast

Now that you know what podcasts are, you should know that they’ve grown in popularity in recent years due to the ease with which they can be consumed, however for the hearing impaired, it can be difficult to follow a podcast without subtitles. Fortunately, there are ways to create subtitles for your podcast and make it accessible to a wider audience. Here are a few tips on how to create a podcast with subtitles.

1. Choose a relevant, targeted topic

To create a successful poker show, you need a topic that’s relevant and appealing to your audience. When choosing a topic, make sure it’s something that can be sustained for several episodes and has a clear direction focus on a specific topic so you can dive in and offer valuable content to your listeners.

2. Research the subject and prepare a script

Subject Research

Once you’ve chosen your topic, you need to research and prepare a script, research the subject and make sure you have enough information to provide interesting and comprehensive content. Writing a script will help you maintain a constant flow of information on your podcast and make sure you don’t go off-topic.

3. Record the audio for your podcast

Record Audio

Now that you’ve got your script ready, it’s time to record the audio for your podcast. There are several applications you can use to record your voice and edit the audio. Some of the most popular applications include Spreaker Studio and Audacemake sure you have a quality microphone so your audio podcast sounds its best and you get recording a professional poker.

4. Transcribe the audio

Transcript Audio

To add subtitles to your poker, you need to transcribe the audio. You can do this manually or use automatic transcription tools like Descriptif or Otter.ai. These tools can save you time and effort by automatically transcribing your audio, although you may need to correct some errors.

5. Add subtitles to your podcast

Once the transcription is ready, it’s time to add subtitles to your podcast-you can do this using video editing tools such as Adobe Premiere or Final Cut Pro. Adding subtitles will enable you to reach a wider audience, including the hearing impaired.

6. Publish your podcast

Finally, it’s time to publish your podcast. There are several platforms where you can publish your podcasts, such as Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Be sure to promote your podcast on social media and other channels to attract a wider audience.

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