YouTube
YouTube
Section titled “YouTube”Complete guide to using Subtide with YouTube videos.
Getting Started
Section titled “Getting Started”- Navigate to any YouTube video
- Look for the Subtide button in the player controls (bottom right, next to settings)
- Click to start translation
- Subtitles appear within seconds
Tip: First Time Make sure your backend is running and the extension is configured before translating.
Player Controls
Section titled “Player Controls”Subtide integrates directly into YouTube’s native player controls.
Translation Button
Section titled “Translation Button”Located in the bottom-right control bar:
- Click to start/stop translation
- Icon changes to indicate active translation
- Tooltip shows current status
Subtitle Display
Section titled “Subtitle Display”- Position: Centered at the bottom of the video
- Draggable: Click and drag to reposition anywhere
- Reset: Double-click to return to default position
Display Options
Section titled “Display Options”Subtitle Size
Section titled “Subtitle Size”Choose from four sizes:
| Size | Use Case |
|---|---|
| Small | Large monitors, minimal distraction |
| Medium | Default, balanced readability |
| Large | Smaller screens, easier reading |
| XL | Accessibility, maximum visibility |
Dual Subtitle Mode
Section titled “Dual Subtitle Mode”Show both original and translated text simultaneously:
- Press
Dor toggle in the dropdown menu - Original text appears above the translation
- Useful for language learning
Keyboard Shortcuts
Section titled “Keyboard Shortcuts”| Key | Action |
|---|---|
T | Toggle subtitles on/off |
D | Toggle dual subtitle mode |
S | Download subtitles |
Export Options
Section titled “Export Options”Download your translated subtitles:
- Click the download icon in the Subtide menu
- Choose format:
- SRT - Standard subtitle format, compatible with most players
- VTT - Web Video Text Tracks, for HTML5 video
- TXT - Plain text transcript
Operation Modes
Section titled “Operation Modes”Tier 1: Standard
Section titled “Tier 1: Standard”- Uses existing YouTube captions as the source
- Your API key is used directly from the browser
- Best for: Videos with existing subtitles
Tier 2: Enhanced
Section titled “Tier 2: Enhanced”- Generates subtitles using Whisper AI
- Works on videos without existing captions
- Your API key is used from the browser
- Best for: Any video, regardless of existing subtitles
Tier 3/4: Managed
Section titled “Tier 3/4: Managed”- Server handles all API calls
- API key stored securely on the server
- Best for: Shared deployments, teams
Tips & Tricks
Section titled “Tips & Tricks”Better Translation Quality
Section titled “Better Translation Quality”- Use GPT-4o for complex languages
- Enable context merging for better sentence handling
- Choose the right Whisper model for your hardware
Performance
Section titled “Performance”- Cache is automatic - Replay videos instantly
- Pause video if subtitles are too fast
- Use Tier 4 for real-time streaming translation
Troubleshooting
Section titled “Troubleshooting”If subtitles don’t appear:
- Check that the backend is running
- Verify your API key is valid
- Look at the browser console for errors
- See Troubleshooting for more help
Embedded Players
Section titled “Embedded Players”Subtide works with embedded YouTube players on other websites:
- The extension detects YouTube iframes automatically
- Controls appear in the embedded player
- All features work the same as on youtube.com
Note: Limitations Some websites may block extension access to embedded content.
Next Steps
Section titled “Next Steps”- YouTube Shorts - Special features for Shorts
- Keyboard Shortcuts - All available shortcuts