Subtitling
Subtitle translation and spotting.
Subtitles are translation under constraint. Reading speed, line length and timing all matter. Our subtitlers are linguists trained on broadcast-standard tooling who deliver subtitles that read naturally, sync to the frame, and meet platform specs.
Our subtitlers translate the dialogue, spot each subtitle to the picture and break lines so they read naturally. Each file then goes through subtitle QC according to your project requirements.
Closed captions and SDH.
We produce open and closed captions, and SDH subtitles for deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers. SDH also describes relevant sounds, not only dialogue.
Burnt-in and multilingual subtitle tracks.
Subtitles can be delivered as separate files or burnt into the video. One video can carry several languages as multilingual subtitle tracks.
Subtitle file formats.
We deliver timed files in SRT, VTT, TTML or STL, or another format you specify, for streaming platforms, YouTube, corporate learning systems or cinema release.
Related: voice-over translation and media translation.
What you receive
Timed subtitle files in SRT, VTT, TTML or another agreed format, with translation, spotting, line-breaking and subtitle QC according to project requirements.
Frequently asked questions.
Which subtitle formats do you deliver?
SRT, VTT, TTML and STL, or another agreed format.
Do you provide SDH?
Yes.
What if I have no script?
We can start with a time-coded transcription.
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Request a subtitling quote.
We quote in writing inside two business hours. The quoted figure is the invoiced figure.