Input example
approved script + final voiceover audio for this publishing workflow
Workflow guide
YouTube SRT workflow for approved scripts
By Yana Li
YouTube auto captions are useful for rough coverage, but approved scripts need a different workflow: preserve the wording, align timing, review quality, then upload the subtitle asset yourself.
Output asset example
SRT/VTT subtitle assets plus quality notes for downstream upload or editor handoff
Common quality signal
Late narration edits shift subtitle timing against the approved script.
Decision points
When this guide fits
Use it when your YouTube video already has a finished script, course outline, product demo narration, or TTS voiceover.
TimedSubs role
TimedSubs prepares SRT/VTT assets and quality notes. You still control YouTube Studio upload and publishing.
What to check
Confirm names, numbers, product terms, and any late edits before sending subtitle files downstream.
Practical workflow
- 1
Export or save the final voiceover audio.
- 2
Upload the approved script and audio to TimedSubs.
- 3
Review quality issues and export SRT/VTT for YouTube Studio.
Product boundary
This is a subtitle asset workflow for your YouTube upload process.
FAQ
Does TimedSubs upload subtitles to YouTube?
No. It prepares subtitle files for your YouTube upload workflow.
Why not just use auto captions?
Auto captions are convenient, but they can change approved wording. TimedSubs starts from your script.
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