# YouDescribeX

> Accessible YouTube videos with audio descriptions for visually impaired users. (iPhone/iPad app by Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youdescribex/id6450295667 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute](https://appshunter.io/developer/1308564939)
- Category: Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.4 · 42 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2024-07-15
- Data updated: 2026-06-12
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youdescribex/id6450295667/reviews.md

## What is YouDescribeX?

The YouDescribeX app gives blind and visually-impaired viewers convenient mobile access to a rapidly growing collection of YouTube videos with audio description -- an extra soundtrack added by a describer to tell the viewer about text, illustrations, setting, gestures, and facial expressions that are otherwise not accessible to blind viewers, or to otherwise aid viewers who benefit from additional description to understand the video content. The YouDescribeX app for iOS lets you choose from thousands of YouTube videos described by our global community of contributors. The app also lets you request descriptions for YouTube videos that have not yet been described, and rate descriptions that have already been created. 

YouDescribeX is free and easy to use from the iOS app or from the desktop. The app has been extensively tested with the VoiceOver screen reader, and the website works well with a variety of screen reader/browser combinations. 

If you are interested in joining the community of volunteer describers to record audio descriptions for others to view on YouDescribe, use a desktop browser and visit us at https://youdescribe.org/
We will be adding the ability to record from the app in an upcoming release.

Who are the describers?
* Teachers of the visually impaired who want to give their students better access to educational videos;
* Sighted friends and family of all ages who want to share their favorite YouTube videos with the blind people in their lives;
* Children and adults who believe in accessibility and want to help make video more accessible for blind or neuro-diverse viewers.

The YouDescribeX app can be used to:
* Watch the latest contributions to the YouDescribe collection
* Search for and view described or undescribed YouTube videos
* Rate the quality of any audio description with up to 5 stars
* Make suggestions for how individual describers can improve their AD technique,
* Submit requests for YouTube videos you want described.
* Share links to videos on YouDescribe

Learn more about Smith-Kettlewell at https://www.ski.org/
Send us feedback by e-mailing support@youdescribe.org
Learn more about YouDescribe by following us on Twitter and Facebook:
http://twitter.com/SKERI_YD
http://facebook.com/YouDescribe

The YouDescribeX app allows you to sign in with Google Account. For Google Privacy Policy, click https://policies.google.com/privacy
This app fetches data from YouTube. For YouTube Terms of Service, click https://www.youtube.com/t/terms

The YouDescribeX app was developed by Kishan Patel as part of his master’s degree under the direction of Dr. Ilmi Yoon of San Francisco State University, and Dr. Joshua Miele of the Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute.

## Key features

- Watch YouTube videos with audio descriptions
- Request descriptions for new videos
- Rate the quality of audio descriptions
- Search for described and undescribed videos
- Submit suggestions for description improvement


## Frequently asked questions about YouDescribeX

### Does YouDescribeX have ads?

No, YouDescribeX is completely free and does not contain advertisements.

### What devices is YouDescribeX available on?

YouDescribeX is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is YouDescribeX updated?

The app was last updated on October 3, 2024, with version 1.1. Future updates are planned, including the ability to record descriptions from the app.

### What is the age rating for YouDescribeX?

YouDescribeX has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Can I sign in to YouDescribeX with my Google account?

Yes, YouDescribeX allows users to sign in using their Google Account for a personalized experience.

### How can I contribute to YouDescribeX?

You can contribute by creating audio descriptions for YouTube videos on the YouDescribe website using a desktop browser. The app will soon support recording descriptions.

### What is the user rating for YouDescribeX?

YouDescribeX has received a high rating of 5.0 stars from one review, indicating strong user satisfaction.

### Where can I find more information about YouDescribeX?

You can learn more by visiting the Smith-Kettlewell website, following YouDescribe on Twitter and Facebook, or emailing support@youdescribe.org.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2024-10-03

Bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2024-07-15

No release notes.

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