Watch foreign-language videos without a language barrier
YouTube's auto-translate captions let you watch videos from around the world without needing to understand the original language. Just keep in mind that machine translation accuracy has its limits.
When you don't need the audio at all
If you just need the information from a video without listening to the audio, turning on subtitles and muting the sound is a quick way to watch in places where you can't play sound out loud.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do all videos have subtitles available?
Even if the uploader didn't add subtitles manually, YouTube often generates automatic captions by recognizing the video's audio.
Can I change the subtitle font size or color?
Yes β the "Subtitles/CC" settings menu lets you adjust font size, background color, text style, and more in detail.