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Human-guided AI subtitling for clear, consistent multilingual video
We combine AI subtitling software with linguistic expertise and human review to deliver accurate, well-timed subtitles in every language — ready for training, marketing, product and compliance content.
Trusted by global organisations for accurate, consistent multimedia localisation
Why high-quality subtitling matters
Relying exclusively on unedited video subtitling AI or an automatic subtitles generator for efficiency can result in technical errors that weaken accuracy and audience confidence.
- Viewers rely on subtitles to understand, learn and act
- Automated subtitling alone often struggles with timing, terminology and accents
- Incorrect subtitles create risk in compliance, training or safety content
- Scaling multilingual video content is challenging for internal teams
- Quality varies greatly across tools, platforms and providers
You get AI-powered subtitling guided by linguistic and multimedia specialists, ensuring accuracy, timing, clarity and brand consistency across every video.
What makes good AI subtitling?
AI subtitling that’s accurate, precisely timed and compliant – refined by experts for clarity and impact.
Bad
Subtitles appear too early or too late, or dialogue from two different speakers running together on the same line.
Good
Subtitles are perfectly timed and segmented to the rhythm of the speech, pacing the viewer through the content without cognitive disruption.
Why it matters
Precise timing meets accessibility compliance standards and ensures viewers can follow the speaker's tone and intent clearly.
Bad
Domain-specific terms, product names, or acronyms are transcribed incorrectly or mislabelled, for example "the site" is transcribed as "the sight."
Good
Transcription is flawless, and all product, domain and brand terms are correctly identified and spelled.
Why it matters
Accurate terminology prevents confusion and is essential for content like technical training, product updates, and legal or compliance videos.
Bad
Word-for-word subtitles with unnecessary filler words ("um," "uh") or phrases that are too long to read comfortably.
Good
Edited and condensed phrasing that maintains the speaker's intent and is easy to read at a natural reading speed.
Why it matters
Subtitles are a reading experience, and poor phrasing makes content harder to follow.
Bad
Subtitles that exceed line or character limits and cover key visual information or text placement or line breaks that violate accessibility standards.
Good
Industry style guidelines (e.g., WCAG) for character limits, placement, line breaks and reading speed make the text legible and compliant.
Why it matters
Meeting usability and mandatory accessibility requirements supports compliance and improves user experience across all viewing platforms.
Bad
Misunderstanding of intent or cultural nuance, resulting in a technically accurate but fundamentally incorrect message.
Good
Experts review and refine automated output to maintain clarity, accuracy and natural reading flow.
Why it matters
A human validation maintains the integrity, tone, and brand consistency of your subtitles, turning fast automated output into high-quality, market-ready content.
Why choose us
Human-supervised AI workflows that deliver high-quality subtitles at scale
AI-driven speed with expert oversight
- Automated subtitling using AI captioning tools for rapid turnaround
- Human linguists refine accuracy, terminology and reading flow
Specialists in multimedia localisation
- Linguists experienced in voice, timing, pacing and caption best practices
- Consistent terminology across your video library
Secure, compliant workflows
- GDPR-compliant handling of video and transcripts
- Encrypted file transfer and controlled access
- Suitable for regulated, confidential or sensitive content
Flexible workflows that match your content
- Options for AI-only, hybrid or full human subtitling
- Support for e-learning, product demos, training, marketing, medical and technical videos
- Adapted to your platform (LMS, CMS, social video, hosted training)
Ready-to-use files, delivered in your formats
- SRT, VTT, TTML and custom formats
- On-screen placement and styling aligned with your brand or platform requirements
What our customers say about us
Everyone at The Translation People has been highly responsive, friendly and amenable to special requests on tight deadlines – which in this industry is incredibly rare, and highly valued by our business.
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We work with many formats
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We deliver audio in the formats you need:
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WAV, MP3, AAC, OGG
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Video sync-ready formats
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Export for LMS, CMS, and e-learning
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Subtitle files (SRT, VTT) where relevant
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• Script adaptation and multilingual file management
Where AI subtitling adds value
AI subtitling supports a wide range of video content. If your video type isn’t listed, we can advise on the best workflow for your content.
- E-learning & training
- Product demos & onboarding
- Internal communications
- Marketing & promotional videos
- Webinars & presentations
- Technical & regulated content
Our AI subtitling services
Different types of video content need different levels of automation and human support. Our options give you the flexibility to choose what’s right for your goals, your timelines and your content.
AI-only subtitling
An AI subtitles generator enables fast turnaround for low-risk, repetitive video.
Transcription + translation + subtitling
End-to-end workflows for multilingual video.
AI + human post-editing
Improved accuracy, timing and readability.
Subtitle review and optimisation
Editing existing subtitle files for clarity and timing.
Full human subtitling
For compliance, safety, medical or highly nuanced content.
Custom style guides
Consistency across large video libraries.
Not sure which is right for you? Tell us about your files and we’ll advise on the best option.
How we deliver AI subtitling
We combine AI subtitling software with human expertise to create accurate videos in the formats you need.
Step 1 Share your video and goals
We assess your video’s content type, complexity, languages and required formats.
Step 2 Choose the right workflow
We recommend an AI-only, hybrid or human-led process based on risk and content sensitivity.
Step 3 Subtitling and quality review
AI tools generate captions, then specialists refine timing, terminology and readability.
Step 4 Delivery in your chosen formats
You receive SRT, VTT or platform-ready files, all checked, formatted and ready to upload.
We work in many industries
FAQ about AI subtitling
How accurate is AI subtitling?
An AI subtitle generator works well when the audio is clear, speakers are easy to understand and the subject matter uses familiar terminology. In these cases, the automated output provides a useful first draft.
Accuracy drops when content is technical or when videos include several speakers, strong accents or background noise. A human review resolves these issues and keeps the subtitles clear and accurate.
If you’re unsure which workflow is right for your video, share a sample with us and we’ll recommend the most reliable option.
When should I choose hybrid (AI + human) subtitling?
Can you maintain correct terminology and brand phrasing?
Do you support complex formatting or compliance requirements?
How secure is the process for confidential videos?
What file formats do you support?
Do your subtitles meet accessibility standards?
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