Subtitle & Caption Writing

Make Every Spoken Word Readable, Searchable & Ready to Publish

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Turn video and audio into clean, time-synced subtitles and captions that are easier to follow across social clips, YouTube videos, webinars, courses, interviews and long-form content.

Accurate transcription from clear English audio
Time-synced SRT and VTT caption files
Readable segmentation, punctuation and timing
Formats prepared for common publishing workflows
Caption Workspace · Product Demo.mp4
SRTVTTTXT
00:00:18 “Clear captions help your audience follow the message—even when sound is off.”
00:1800:30
Transcript & TimingEnglish
00:12We designed this walkthrough to show the product in context.
00:18Clear captions help your audience follow the message—even when sound is off.
00:24Each line is timed, segmented and checked for readability.
00:29[soft notification sound]
Ready for exportProofread · synchronized · format checked
.SRT.VTT.TXT
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Starting at$5 USDShort-clip caption plans
Delivery5–7 DaysStandard working-day delivery
CoverageGlobal ServiceSupport for customers worldwide
QualityQuality FocusedClear scope, review and delivery process
Subtitle & Caption Writing Plans

Choose the Right Caption Scope for Your Video Length

Start with a short clip, scale to creator content, or choose a longer-form package. Translation and unusually complex audio can be scoped separately.

Short videos, reels and quick social clips

Short Clip Captions

$5USD / project

A focused caption package for one short English-language video.

  • Up to 5 video minutes
  • English transcription from clear audio
  • Time-synced captions or subtitles
  • SRT or VTT file
  • 1 revision round
  • 5–7 working day delivery
Choose Short Clip Captions
YouTube videos, lessons, webinars and podcasts

Creator Caption Pack

$15USD / project

More runtime plus publication-ready caption files and readability cleanup.

  • Up to 15 video minutes
  • English transcription and proofreading
  • SRT + VTT files
  • Speaker labels and sound cues when requested
  • Platform-ready line breaks and timing
  • 2 revision rounds
  • 5–7 working day delivery
Choose Creator Caption Pack
Interviews, training, product demos and long-form content

Long-Form Caption Pack

$30USD / project

A fuller package for longer recordings that need clean, reusable text assets.

  • Up to 30 video minutes
  • English transcription and timing
  • SRT + VTT + clean TXT transcript
  • SDH-style cues on request
  • Consistency and terminology pass
  • 2 revision rounds
  • 5–7 working day delivery
Choose Long-Form Caption Pack

Plan limits assume reasonably clear source audio. Multiple speakers, specialist terminology, heavy background noise, multilingual localization, burned-in video export or unusually complex formatting can require a custom quote.

Need a custom service or scope?

Not Able to Find the Right Service or Price?

Get in touch with our expert. Tell us what you need, and we'll help identify the most suitable service, scope and pricing for your subtitle or caption requirement.

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Service Process

How Subtitle & Caption Writing Moves From Raw Video to Publishable Files

A practical workflow built around the actual work: source review, transcription, timing, quality checking and export.

1. File & Brief

We review the video, language, runtime, platform, supplied script and output format.

2. Transcription

Spoken content is transcribed or your existing script is cleaned against the source audio.

3. Timing & Segmentation

Text is split into readable caption units and synchronized to speech and scene flow.

4. Quality Pass

We check wording, punctuation, names, consistency, timing and requested sound cues.

5. Export & Delivery

Final files are exported in the agreed format and prepared for your publishing workflow.

What You Receive

Caption Files That Are Easier to Review, Reuse and Publish

The deliverable is not just a transcript. Timing, segmentation and file structure are prepared around how captions are actually used with video.

SRT CaptionsWidely used time-coded subtitle file.
WebVTTWeb-friendly caption file for supported players.
Clean TranscriptPlain text output in applicable plans.
Speaker / Sound CuesAvailable where the content calls for them.
Terminology CheckNames and supplied vocabulary reviewed for consistency.
Revision SupportIncluded according to the selected package.
SRT Preview

Time-coded captions

12
00:00:18,200 --> 00:00:21,600
Clear captions help your audience
follow the message.
13
00:00:21,800 --> 00:00:24,900
Each line is timed and segmented
for easier reading.
VTT Preview

Web-ready captions

WEBVTT

00:18.200 --> 00:21.600
Clear captions help your audience
follow the message.
00:21.800 --> 00:24.900
Each line is timed and segmented
for easier reading.
Common Use Cases

Where Professional Subtitles and Captions Fit Your Content Workflow

Different videos need different levels of detail. The caption approach can be matched to the platform, audience and purpose of the recording.

Reels, Shorts & Social Clips

Short-form video that needs clean, fast-reading captions for mobile viewers and sound-off consumption.

YouTube & Long-Form Video

Time-synced captions for tutorials, interviews, explainers, thought leadership and other channel content.

Courses, Webinars & Training

Structured captions that help learners follow explanations, terminology, speaker changes and instructional content.

Podcasts & Interviews

Video podcast or interview captions with speaker-aware text and readable segmentation around natural conversation.

Product Demos & Presentations

Captions for feature walkthroughs, sales demos and presentations where product terms need to stay consistent.

Accessibility-Oriented Captions

Caption files that can include speaker identification and meaningful sound cues when those elements are part of the agreed scope.

Readability & Timing

What We Check Before a Caption File Is Ready

Good captions need more than correct words. They also need readable breaks, useful timing and consistent treatment of speakers and sounds.

01
Text accuracySpelling, punctuation, names and supplied terminology are checked against the source.
02
Natural segmentationLines are broken around meaning rather than arbitrary word counts whenever timing allows.
03
SynchronizationCaption appearance and disappearance are aligned with the spoken content and viewing flow.
04
Consistent conventionsSpeaker labels, sound cues, capitalization and punctuation follow one agreed style.
Choose the Right Output

Subtitles vs. Captions

The terms are often used together, but the intended audience can change what information belongs in the file.

Decision PointSubtitlesCaptions
Primary focusSpoken dialogueDialogue plus relevant audio context
Speaker labelsOptionalOften useful when speakers are not visually obvious
Sound cuesUsually limitedCan include meaningful non-speech audio
Typical filesSRT, VTT or requested formatSRT, VTT or requested format
Best forDialogue support and language workflowsAccessibility-aware viewing and sound-off contexts
Before We Start

A Few Inputs Help Us Caption Your Video Correctly

Providing source context early reduces avoidable back-and-forth and helps preserve the names, terms and formatting that matter to your content.

Video or accessible linkThe recording that needs subtitles or captions.
Language & runtimeSpoken language plus approximate minutes or file count.
Script or glossaryHelpful for names, brands and specialist terminology.
Required formatSRT, VTT, transcript or another agreed export.
Speaker detailsNames or labels if speaker identification is needed.
Publishing contextYouTube, course platform, social media, player or internal use.
Frequently Asked Questions

Questions About Subtitle & Caption Writing

Clear answers about scope, formats, pricing, revisions and the information needed to start.

What is included in Subtitle & Caption Writing?

The service can include transcription from clear audio, text cleanup, subtitle or caption segmentation, time synchronization, proofreading and delivery in common caption formats such as SRT or VTT. The exact inclusions depend on the selected plan and your source material.

What is the difference between subtitles and captions?

Subtitles usually represent spoken dialogue for viewers who can hear the audio, while captions can also include useful non-speech information such as speaker identification and sound cues. We can format the file according to the purpose of your video.

How much does Subtitle & Caption Writing cost?

Rudrriv plans start at $5 USD for a short clip of up to 5 video minutes. Longer videos, multiple files, complex audio, special formatting or multilingual requirements may need a higher plan or a custom quote.

How long does delivery take?

The standard delivery time for this service is 5–7 working days. Final timing can depend on total video length, audio clarity, number of speakers, required formats and the number of files in the project.

Which caption and subtitle file formats can I request?

Common deliverables include SRT and VTT files. A clean text transcript can also be included in the applicable plan. If you need another platform-specific format, mention it in your enquiry so the requirement can be reviewed before work begins.

Can you create captions if I do not have a transcript?

Yes. For clear English-language audio, transcription can be included within the plan limits shown on this page. Difficult audio, heavy accents, overlapping speakers or specialist terminology may require additional review or a custom scope.

Can you work from a script I already have?

Yes. If you provide an accurate script, it can be cleaned, segmented and synchronized to the video. Supplying a script can also reduce transcription effort and help preserve names, terminology and preferred wording.

Do you provide translated subtitles?

Translation is not automatically included in the standard English caption packages shown here. Multilingual subtitles can be reviewed as a separate or custom scope based on the source language, target language, runtime and quality requirements.

Are revisions included?

Yes. Revision rounds are included according to the selected plan. Revisions are intended to correct or refine the agreed caption scope; new source videos, major script changes or a different language may require a revised quote.

What do you need from me to get started?

Send the video or an accessible file link, the spoken language, expected runtime, preferred caption format, any available script or glossary, speaker names where relevant, and notes about style or platform requirements.

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