How do I add captions to new or uploaded videos in Canvas as an instructor?

Open the Canvas content page or assignment where you created or uploaded your video. Click the video to enlarge the window and open the closed-caption options.

Hover over the closed caption icon [1]. Click the Upload subtitles link [2].

If you need to create a caption file for your video, copy the video URL [1], then click the Go to subtitle creation tool button [2]. A new tab will open in your browser window. Learn how to create a caption file in the subtitle creation tool. When you are finished creating the caption file, you can return to this page.

Note: Canvas must render the video and create a URL link before you can create a caption file. If you try to add subtitles and steps 1 and 2 are not yet available, try accessing your video later.

If you already have a caption file, you can skip to step 3 and set the caption language and locate the file.

In the Language drop-down menu, select the language that matches the language of your subtitle file.

To locate your caption file, click the Browse or Choose File button (depending on your browser).

To submit your subtitle file, click the Upload button.

Canvas will confirm your subtitle file has been successfully uploaded. Refresh your browser window to view your subtitles.