> hi, you don't require to purchase any software. Go to this page:
> [http://www.urusoft.net/products.php?lang=1], and download "Subtitle
> workshop". It's freeware, and what I use...

> I used annotations before the captions feature came in (and was
> greatful for), but I wanted subtitles, and using YouTubes captions
> featured proved extremely time consuming.

> Hope this helps,
> Kurtis

> On Sep 5, 11:00 am, HappyCabbie wrote:

> > Thanks for adding the captions option.  I have not used this yet
> > because I have been using the Annotations as my captions.  From what I
> > read we need to purchase our own captioning software and then upload
> > the file to make it work.  That sounds cool and who knows one day
> > YouTube might offer this service.  Still, I like the annotations
> > because I can use them without the need to purchase software.  I have
> > attracted many new deaf viewers to my channel and currently I am
> > annotating my older videos.  I love YouTube and keep the great new
> > ideas comming.  This is why YouTube is the online video leader.

> > On Sep 4, 10:22 am, YouTube Timmy wrote:

> > > Hi guys,

> > > Since many of you have been offering some great feedback about
> > > YouTube, we would like to ask if you have any thoughts about our
> > > recently launched captions feature.

> > > (See our blog for more details:http://www.youtube.com/blog?entry=mi8D3ntPgFQ)

> > > We are eager to improve this feature and we'd love to hear what you
> > > think about the design, process and functionality.

> > > Please make your voice heard by posting here!

> > > Cheers,
> > > YouTube Timmy