Media localization for film and TV distributors
Subtitle and translate your film and TV catalogue. Get AI subtitles in 150+ languages within minutes, or professional subtitles, SDH and forced narratives in 60+ languages from expert linguists.
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Subtitle a whole catalogue in 150+ languages
Upload a title and get AI subtitles and translations back in as little as 10 minutes. Use them to test a new market, prepare screeners for buyers or create a first draft that your team then edits. Line breaks and timing are set for readability, so viewers can follow along without rereading.
Broadcast-ready subtitles, SDH and forced narratives
For delivery to broadcasters and streaming platforms, professional linguists review every line and bring accuracy to 99%+. We handle standard subtitles, SDH for deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers, closed captions and forced narratives for on-screen text and foreign dialogue, in 60+ languages. Expert-reviewed files come back in as little as 12 hours.
Keep names and terms the same across every episode
Add character names, place names, titles and recurring terms to a glossary once, and every translation follows it. A series keeps the same voice from the first episode to the last, in each language you sell into. Your team can review and adjust any line in the editor before you export.
Export in the formats buyers and platforms ask for
Download subtitles as SRT, VTT, STL and other common subtitle and broadcast formats, or burn them into the video. Teams that process large volumes can connect HappyScribe to their own systems through our API or Zapier, so new titles are sent for subtitling and returned without manual uploads.
Run it yourself or hand us the full catalogue
Some teams localize in our editor or through the API. Others prefer a fully managed service: our team takes your titles, handles subtitles, SDH, forced narratives and translations, checks quality and delivers files to your specs. Either way, you get pricing built around your volume and budget, and more time to focus on acquiring great content.
The impact of HappyScribe on our subtitling workflows has been transformative.
Quentin Guestin
Production Operations Team Lead, Welcome to the Jungle
When I used HappyScribe for the first time I thought it was absolutely amazing!
HANNAH CONGDON
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.
I love the agility and quality of HappyScribe, especially the quality of the summaries.
The transcription performance is the best out of the different services I've tested (Fireflies, Fathom, Gemini).
Frequently asked questions
Which subtitle formats can I export?
You can export subtitles in SRT and VTT, plus other common subtitle and broadcast formats such as STL, ready for streaming platforms and broadcasters.
Do you provide SDH and forced narratives?
Yes. Alongside standard subtitles and translations, we deliver SDH (subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing), closed captions and forced narratives for your titles.
How fast can you localize a title?
AI subtitles and translations are ready in as little as 10 minutes. With an expert review, you get them back in as little as 12 hours.
How accurate are the subtitles?
AI subtitles reach around 90% accuracy on real-world audio. Subtitles reviewed by our professional linguists reach 99%+ accuracy.
Is my content secure?
Yes. Your files are encrypted at rest and in transit. HappyScribe is SOC 2 Type II certified, GDPR compliant and hosts data in the EU.
Which languages do you support?
AI subtitles and translations cover 150+ languages and dialects. Expert-reviewed subtitles are available in fewer languages: talk to our sales team about your target markets.
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