Captioning & same-language subtitles
Timed text in the same language as the source, suitable for training, interviews, internal video and other content where translation is not required.
Create subtitles that are easy to follow on screen. Spoken content, timing, line breaks, speaker context and delivery format are reviewed together so the finished subtitles remain readable and usable in the platform or video workflow you need.
The same source video can require very different work depending on whether you need a same-language caption file, translated subtitles, accessibility-style captioning or subtitles permanently embedded into the video.
Timed text in the same language as the source, suitable for training, interviews, internal video and other content where translation is not required.
Subtitle translation that considers screen time and readability rather than treating the transcript like ordinary paragraph text.
Subtitles embedded directly into the video when a separate caption track is not the required delivery route.
Where the brief requires them, captions can include speaker information and relevant non-speech audio cues alongside dialogue.
Existing subtitle files can be translated while retaining cue structure and timing information, subject to the source file supplied.
Corporate video, e-learning, webinars, interviews, promotional content, social video and other recorded material can be scoped for subtitling.
If a subtitle contains too much text for the available screen time, viewers have to choose between reading and watching.
Line division is reviewed around phrases and sentence structure so the subtitle is easier to scan quickly.
A natural target-language subtitle can require different phrasing from a literal transcript translation when screen time is limited.
A separate SRT/VTT file and a burned-in MP4 solve different publishing needs, so the required output should be confirmed before work begins.
A transcript can help, but the video or audio still provides timing, speaker and scene context. The final workflow depends on whether timing already exists and whether translation is required.
Provide the video, audio, transcript or existing subtitle file together with the source language, target language and deadline.
We establish whether the project needs same-language captions, translated subtitles, an existing-file translation or burned-in delivery.
Speech is timed and translated where required, with line breaks, speaker context and on-screen readability reviewed.
The subtitle file or burned-in video is returned in the format agreed for your platform, editor or publishing workflow.
Format availability depends on the source and required workflow. These are formats already supported on this service; send any platform specification with the project.
SRTCommon editable subtitle file with cue timings and text.
VTTWeb-oriented timed text used by many online players and platforms.
SBVTimed subtitle text for workflows that require SBV delivery.
STL / ASSAlternative subtitle formats available where the platform or editor requires them.
MP4Video delivery route when subtitles need to be burned directly into the picture.
Final pricing depends on video length, audio quality, language pair, transcript availability, timing requirements, format and deadline. The source file is reviewed before the project is confirmed.
For same-language subtitle or caption creation where translation is not required.
For subtitle translation with timing, formatting and readable on-screen delivery.
For burned-in subtitles or more complex subtitle timing, styling and delivery requirements.
Use this page when the output is timed on-screen text. Use Game Localization for a wider game release, Marketing Translation for campaign copy outside the video and the main Localization hub when the project spans several media types.
Subtitles usually present spoken content as timed on-screen text, often in another language. Captions can also include speaker labels and relevant non-speech audio information where the brief requires accessibility-style content.
Yes. SRT and VTT are established delivery formats on this service. Other subtitle formats such as SBV, STL or ASS can also be reviewed depending on the platform requirements.
Yes. Burned-in or open captions can be embedded directly into the video when a separate subtitle track is not the required delivery method.
Yes. Existing timed subtitle files can be translated while retaining the cue structure and timing information, subject to the format and source file supplied.
Send the video, audio or existing subtitle file, source language, target language, deadline and required output format. A transcript or script is useful when available.
Same-language subtitling starts from £4 per minute, translated subtitles from £8 per minute, and burned-in or specialist subtitle work from £12 per minute. Final pricing depends on the media, language pair, timing and delivery requirements.
Include the source and target language, deadline, platform and whether you need a subtitle file or burned-in video. We can then confirm the correct subtitling workflow and price.