Subtitling services that cross borders

From closed captions to adaptation, get high-quality results at lightning speed, combining AI-powered tools with reviews from expert linguists.

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

“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, Growth Tribe

Top-notch language ACCURACY

Subtitles you can trust

Every day, we evaluate top AI speech-to-text models and select the best for each language. The result? Subtitles that are more accurate, clear, and reliable—reaching 95% accuracy with AI or 99% with expert review.

Access the largest language availability

Create & translate subtitles into 120+ languages

Reach global audiences—whatever your target language, we’ve got it.

READABLE SUBTITLES, every TIME

Best-in-class segmentation

Our proprietary AI ensures subtitles are segmented and translated for maximum readability. Viewers get smooth, natural subtitles that enhance comprehension.

REVIEW, EDIT AND EXPORT IN SECONDS

A subtitle editor built for you

Our dedicated editor makes it simple to review, refine, and export subtitles in any format. Get full control over your subtitles with an intuitive interface.

SUBTITLES FOR YOUR VIEWERS

Subtitles, styled for your audience

Set character limits, adjust timing, change fonts, and position subtitles exactly where you need them. Customize caption to fit your brand, style, and audience seamlessly.

NO WAIT. JUST SUBTITLES

Results within a blink

Get AI results in as little as 10 minutes and expert-checked files in 12 hours. Skip the long turnaround and get accurate, production-ready subtitles in just minutes.

Services tailored to your need

Whether you need adaptation, or audio description. You need it, we do it.

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Adaptation

Adapt your subtitles to reflect cultural nuances, speech patterns, and timing for a natural and engaging viewer experience.

02

Audio description

Enhance your subtitles with written descriptions of key sounds and visual elements to visually impaired viewers.

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Regulatory formats and 
standards

We cover BBC and Netflix standards as well a FCC, ADA, EAA, CAG and Ofcom so you can rest easy.

Need to make your content accessible

We offer same language captions with accessibitity at their core. Deliver content to all audiences.

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

Quentin Guestin,
Production Operations Team Lead, Welcome to the Jungle

Features

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.

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.

How to work with our subtitling services?

1. Upload your video

Import your video file from your computer, share a YouTube link, or connect to your YouTube channel. HappyScribe supports all popular video formats like MP4, MOV, and AVI.<br>

2. Generate or upload subtitles

Use our AI-powered subtitle generator to automatically create accurate subtitles in seconds. You can also upload your own subtitle files (.srt, .vtt, .txt) and translate them into 120+ languages.<br>

3. Edit and customize

Use the interactive subtitle editor to adjust timing, sync subtitles with speech, style the appearance, and fine-tune the script. Everything is fully editable.

4. Export subtitles or burn into your video

Download your subtitles as separate files (.SRT, .VTT, .TXT), or burn them directly into your video as hardcoded captions—ready to publish on any platform.

Other HappyScribe Services

Dubbing

Bring your content to life with synthetic voices and voice cloning.

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Translated subtitles

Create subtitles that read like real life in over 120+ languages and dialects.

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Transcription

Effortlessly transcribe audio or video footage into text.

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Translation

Accurately translate transcriptions and subtitles, fast.

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

Hannah Congdon,
Associate Producer, Oxford Films

Our products

Need to boost meeting productivity or localize content fast? Whatever your goal is, we’ve got you covered.

Notes

Turn your meetings and conversations into knowledge, insights and actions in seconds.

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Localize

From translations to subtitles and dubbing. Make your video content accessible worldwide, fast.

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Studio

Get tailored content localization services with the speed and precision you need.

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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