Subtitling & captions

Transcription is when we write down, word-for-word, what was said in your audio or video, whereas subtitling adapts the spoken content into concise on-screen text that conveys the same message.

Subtitles are carefully shortened and synchronised with the video so viewers can read them comfortably while following the visuals. If you’re still unsure of what you need, our team can advise.

Use subtitling when you want to preserve the original voices and authenticity, or when budget and turnaround time matter. Subtitling is often quicker and more cost-effective than dubbing as it doesn’t involve the extra step of recording. Our expert team can you guide you through the differences and propose the best option for your needs.

Our specialists adjust the length of the subtitles, time on screen and positioning so your viewers can read and watch at the same time. They adapt sentences to break at natural points, and each subtitle stays on screen long enough without feeling rushed. We also adapt format and font size to work across the different platforms.

Yes, our multilingual subtitling services translate dialogue into as many languages as you need. We start with the same timing base across all versions, then adapt reading speed and line breaks for each language as some translate longer than others. Your terminology stays consistent across every file, too.

We time it so the subtitles appear and disappear in sync with your dialogue. Our specialists adjust timing frame by frame, accounting for pauses and speech patterns. That means your viewers never see text lag behind or appear too early.

Yes, video subtitling services work well for technical and financial content. Our expert linguists understand specialist terminology and regulatory language, and work with your glossaries and style guides to guarantee accurate, professional and compliant subtitling.

We use glossaries with client-approved terminology and translation memories to make sure your subtitles are consistent across different files. This keeps language aligned not only between videos, but also with your translated materials, preferred terms, and established style guides.

Our style guides cover tone, formality and formatting, too.

To ensure high-quality subtitles, we focus on timing, readability and accuracy. That means syncing subtitles with dialogue so your viewers can easily follow along, formatting it so it’s easy to read on screen and translating accurately so your message is easily understood.