How do I create a caption file using the subtitle creation tool 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].

Copy the video URL [1], then click the Go to subtitle creation tool button [2]. A new tab will open in your browser window.

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.

Paste your video URL in the Subtitle a Video field [1]. Click the Begin button [2].

Click the Add a new language link.

Choose a method to log in to Amara. You can use one of your existing social media services [1] or you can create a new account [2].

Creating an account lets you save your video with the subtitles in case you want to change them or translate them into another language later.

Create your subtitles for your video using the instructions in the video window [1].

You can use keyboard controls to help you navigate through your video. To get more keyboard controls, click the more commands link [2].

For general guidelines regarding subtitles, click the subtitling guidelines link [3].  

Under the Language heading, click the name of the language subtitle file you created.

To edit your subtitles, click the Edit Subtitles link [1].

When you are ready to download your file, locate the Download drop-down menu [2] and select your preferred download format type [3].

Note: Users can view video captions in the Canvas by Instructure mobile app. However, iOS devices can only display captions in WebVTT (.vtt) format. If you use another format besides WebVTT, users on iOS devices will not be able to display the video captions.