Professional Subtitling & Captioning Services

We provide SRT (SubRip, most common), VTT (WebVTT for web video), SSA/ASS (styling support), and broadcast formats (STL, PAC) for television. We also offer burned-in subtitles (MP4 overlay) and custom formats for specific platforms. Format selection depends on platform requirements (YouTube uses SRT, Netflix requires specific formats, broadcast needs STL/PAC).

Subtitling priced per minute of video, typically £8-£15 per minute depending on language, complexity, and format requirements. Rush service (+50% surcharge) available for urgent deadlines. Live captioning priced separately. SDH (Subtitles for Deaf and Hard of Hearing) may incur additional charges. Get instant quote with video details.

Yes — we provide live captioning and subtitling for conferences, webinars, live broadcasts, and streaming events. Real-time captioning requires experienced captioners, low latency technology, and appropriate setup. Live captioning priced separately from pre-recorded subtitling. Advance notice required for live event setup.

Yes — we create SDH subtitles including sound descriptions (music, sound effects, speaker identification). SDH subtitles provide accessibility for deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences, meeting accessibility compliance requirements. SDH includes: dialogue transcription, speaker identification, sound descriptions, music descriptions. SDH may require additional time and cost.

We follow broadcast standards: 160-180 words per minute for optimal readability. Reading speed adjusted based on content type: faster-paced content may allow slightly higher speeds, educational content may require slower speeds. Character-per-line limits followed (typically 42 characters per line, 2 lines maximum). Reading time ensures viewers can comfortably read subtitles without missing visual content.

Standard subtitling: 2-3 business days per hour of video (depending on language and complexity). Rush service: 24-48 hours (+50% surcharge). Timeline includes transcription, translation, timecoding, formatting, and quality review. Multiple languages add time proportionally. Live captioning requires advance setup and real-time delivery.

Yes — we create subtitles in multiple languages for the same video. Each language requires separate translation and timecoding, but we maintain consistency in timing and style across languages. Multiple language tracks delivered as separate files or combined format. Volume discounts available for multiple languages.

Yes — we provide burned-in subtitles (hardcoded into video) in addition to separate subtitle files. Burned-in subtitles ensure subtitles always display (useful for social media, some platforms). We deliver both: separate subtitle files (SRT, VTT) for flexibility and burned-in video files (MP4) for platforms requiring embedded subtitles.

Yes — we handle on-screen text (titles, captions, graphics) by either translating and recreating on-screen text or providing subtitle alternatives. On-screen text handling requires video editing capabilities and may incur additional charges. We discuss approach with clients: recreate graphics, provide subtitle translations, or combination approach.

We offer subtitling in 50+ languages including all major European languages (French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese), Asian languages (Chinese, Japanese, Korean), Middle Eastern languages (Arabic, Persian, Urdu), and other languages. Native linguists translate and adapt subtitles ensuring cultural accuracy and natural phrasing. Less common languages may require additional time.