Subtitling Services for Every Industry and Language

From automated AI subtitles to fully human-crafted captions, HappyScribe delivers fast, accurate, and multilingual subtitling services for videos, films, and media teams.

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Trusted by 6M+ users and 41,000+ teams of all sizes

Our Subtitling Services

Choose the level of precision that fits your project. HappyScribe offers both AI-powered and human-made subtitling services combining speed, accuracy, and flexibility for any video or audience.

AI Subtitles

AI Subtitles

Generate subtitles automatically in seconds with cutting-edge speech recognition. Perfect for scalable content, fast delivery, and multilingual projects in over 150 languages.

Human Subtitles

Human Subtitles

Get professional-quality subtitles crafted by expert linguists. Ideal for films, broadcast content, and projects where nuance, timing, and tone matter most.

Subtitling Services in Over 150 Languages

HappyScribe combines AI scalability with human linguistic expertise. Our AI subtitling supports 150+ languages, while our expert linguists deliver human-made subtitles in 60+ languages.

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Perfectly Timed, Naturally Segmented

HappyScribe’s subtitling engine automatically adjusts CPS (characters per second) and CPL (characters per line) to meet international broadcast and streaming standards.

Our AI intelligently segments and times subtitles for smooth, natural reading speed while human linguists fine-tune pacing and phrasing to ensure perfect comprehension.

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Interactive Subtitle Editor

Fine-tune every subtitle with HappyScribe’s interactive subtitle editor — built for precision, speed, and collaboration.

Edit text, adjust timing, or change formatting directly on the video preview. Every edit updates in real time, ensuring your subtitles stay perfectly synced and visually consistent.

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Full Subtitle Styling Control

With HappyScribe’s Subtitle Styling tools, you can customize every visual detail from fonts and colors to backgrounds and positioning for a seamless, on-brand viewing experience. Whether you’re producing content for YouTube, internal training, or global broadcasts, our styling options help you keep visual consistency while maintaining accessibility and readability.

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AI Speed Meets Human Precision

Get professional subtitles at a fraction of traditional industry costs.

HappyScribe combines the power of AI automation with the accuracy of human expertise to deliver high-quality subtitles for every budget and timeline.

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Features Included with our Subtitling Services

  • CPS and CPS management

    Ensure your viewers have time to read the subtitles.

  • Edit starting timecode

    Full control to decide when the subtitles start.

  • Multiple export formats

    Export in SRT, VTT, STL, Final Cut Pro, AVID, and more.

  • Sharing links

    Share your subtitles in view-only or edit mode.

Also included

  • Visual timeline and soundwave

    See subtitles in real time and check their position at ease.

  • Formatting options

    Make your subtitles on brand, customise fonts, backgrounds, and position.

  • Glossaries

    Create your own Glossaries and Style Guides to ensure consistency.

  • Security and confidentiality

    GDPR compliant and SOC 2 Type 2 Certification.

FAQ

How do our subtitling services work?

HappyScribe lets you choose between automatically captioning your videos or using professional subtitling services. Once you submit your video, you can choose your preferred option. The subtitle generator has an accuracy of up to 85% and will add subtitles and captions to your videos in minutes. On the other hand, our professional subtitling service has an accuracy of 99% and your files will be delivered in less than 24 hours.

What are the advantages of using a subtitling service?

By adding subtitles to your videos you make them more accessible to everyone.

What’s the difference between AI and Human Subtitling Services?

AI subtitles are fast and scalable, while Human Subtitling ensures maximum linguistic accuracy for professional and broadcast use.

Which subtitle formats do you support?

SRT, VTT, TXT, EBU STL, and MP4 (burned-in).

Are my files secure?

Yes. All subtitles are processed under GDPR and SOC 2 Type II standards.

We chose HappyScribe because it was the best price on the market for what it promised: high-speed subtitles without sacrificing quality.

Noa Or Learning Experience Designer

The impact of HappyScribe on our subtitling workflows has been transformative.

Quentin Guestin Production Operations Team Lead, Welcome to the Jungle

I knew we had to use HappyScribe because the subtitles are so much better than other similar solutions

Hannah Congdon Associate Producer, Oxford Films

Loved by teams around the world

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I've been using HappyScribe for three years, and I still prefer it over any other A.I. transcription service or notetaker I've tried.

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I love the agility and quality of HappyScribe, especially the quality of the summaries.

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The transcription performance is the best out of the different services I've tested (Fireflies, Fathom, Gemini).

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