Transcription & Subtitling
High-precision speech-to-text transcription, time-coded subtitles, and multilingual closed captions for digital media.
What is Transcription & Subtitling?
In our multimedia-driven world, video and audio content must be accessible, searchable, and multilingual. Hanioo provides human-verified transcription and closed-captioning services that achieve 99%+ accuracy, converting spoken dialogue into clean transcripts and time-coded subtitle files compatible with all major video platforms.
Unlike automated AI transcriptions that struggle with foreign accents, background noise, and specialized terminology, Hanioo employs experienced native linguists. We deliver accurate speaker attribution, precise timestamping, and natural subtitle line breaks adhering to international broadcast guidelines (BBC, Netflix, and EBU standards).
Key Features & What's Included
Everything you need for seamless, professional multilingual communication:
- Human-verified 99%+ accuracy guaranteed across multiple speaker environments
- Comprehensive file format support: SRT, VTT, SBV, ASS, XML, TXT, and Word DOCX
- Compliant with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1 AA) for deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences
- Multilingual subtitling into 50+ languages with culturally adapted localization
- Optional open caption hardcoding (burning subtitles directly into the video file)
- Fast turnaround with express 12-hour and 24-hour delivery options
How Transcription & Subtitling Works
Four streamlined steps from initial booking to fluent communication:
Upload Audio/Video Files
Upload your media files (MP4, MOV, MP3, WAV, etc.) securely or provide a link to your online video.
Select Style & Languages
Choose verbatim (every hesitation captured) or clean read (edited for readability), plus target subtitle languages.
Human Transcription & Time-Coding
Linguists transcribe the audio, apply speaker diarization, and format time-codes with millisecond precision.
QA & Formatted Delivery
Receive formatted subtitle files (SRT, VTT, EBU-STL) or video files with permanently burned-in open captions.
Ideal Use Cases & Environments
Hanioo’s transcription & subtitling provides tailored support across multiple industries:
Broadcast & Streaming Video Media
Closed captioning and translated subtitles for television broadcasts, feature films, and documentaries.
Legal Depositions & Police Audio
Verbatim certified transcripts of recorded interviews, 911 calls, and judicial hearings for court evidence.
E-Learning & Corporate Training
Subtitles and transcripts for university lectures, online courses, and employee onboarding video series.
Podcasts, Webinars & YouTube Content
SEO-optimized text transcripts, video captions, and multilingual dubbing transcripts to grow global reach.
Got Questions About Transcription & Subtitling?
What is the difference between verbatim and clean transcription?
Verbatim captures every single utterance including filler words ("um", "ah"), stutters, and false starts — essential for legal evidence. Clean transcription removes false starts and filler words while preserving the exact meaning and tone — ideal for published content.
What subtitle formats do you deliver?
We support all standard subtitle formats including SubRip (.srt), WebVTT (.vtt), Scenarist (.scc), SubStation Alpha (.ass), and burnt-in MP4 video.
Can you transcribe audio that has low quality or background noise?
Yes. Our linguists utilize audio enhancement filters and specialist acoustic software to isolate speech and accurately decipher difficult recordings.
Ready to bridge the gap?
Book your first interpreter today, or set up a profile and start taking requests this week.
