Quick summary
You can set the default video language in YouTube Studio by navigating to Settings, opening Upload Defaults, and selecting your preferred language under the Advanced Settings tab. This ensures every uploaded video is automatically tagged with the correct language for better discoverability and caption accuracy.
Steps
- Navigate to the left-side panel and click Settings.
- Choose Upload Defaults from the list of options.
- Tap the Advanced Settings tab to proceed.
- Go to the Language and Captions Certification section, then click the Video Language menu.
- Select the specific language you prefer to use.
- Repeat the same steps for the Title and Description Language if necessary.
- Click Save to apply your changes.
- Confirm that Settings saved appears — your selected video language is now enabled.
