When quality comes first
Professional subtitling
- A professional at every step
- Transcription in the original language
- Translation by a native translator
- Segmentation and timing to the standards
Corporate films·Adverts·E-learning·Webinars·Documentaries·Series
Professional video subtitling
Subtitles translated by native speakers and timed to the picture.
We transcribe your video, translate it and segment the subtitles to professional standards: two lines at most, 35 characters per line. You receive an SRT or VTT file, or any other format you choose.
From €1.99 + VAT per minute of video, depending on the language
Free quote in about 2 hours
Subtitles
from €1.99 + VAT
per minute of video, depending on the language
2 h
or so to receive your quote
nearly 200
languages and dialects covered by our network
2 × 35
two lines of 35 characters at most
5.0/5
Professional subtitling by AFTraduction
What is professional subtitling?
Subtitling shows on screen, in short lines, what is said in a video, in its own language or translated into another.
A professional subtitle runs to two lines at most, each no longer than 35 characters, appears and disappears with the speech and respects shot changes: it reads without effort and leaves the picture visible. Done well, subtitles open your videos to an international audience and to everyone who watches them with the sound off.
They trust us
Agency references, all services combined. Quotes translated from French.
The assignment went really well and we were fully satisfied, as were our visitors.
For my part, thank you for responding so quickly, especially given how late our request came in.
I would like to thank you for your work, which was very useful to us and proved effective.
We are satisfied with the service (voice-over).
Thank you, the assignment went very well!
We are entirely satisfied with Maria’s work. Everything was clear and concise, so that the interview ran as smoothly as possible. Many thanks to her and to you for your help on this project!
Thank you for your work and your thoroughness.
We wanted to thank you for your work. We were entirely satisfied with the service provided, and in particular with the interpreter who assisted us. Her professionalism and the quality of her work were greatly appreciated.
Your videos
Subtitling expertise for all your content
Every kind of video has its own codes: an advert does not move at the pace of a training module. We adapt the subtitles to your content and your audience, in keeping with your tone and your brand.
Corporate videos
Institutional presentations, internal communication, messages from management
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Commercials, product videos, sponsored content
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Demos, how-to tutorials, sales pitches
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Vlogs, interviews, brand videos
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E-learning modules, webinars, recorded conferences
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Subtitling for the entertainment industry
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Our method
Our professional subtitling process in three steps
At every step, we check the accuracy of the transcription, the quality of the translation and the readability of the subtitles.
01
Viewing and analysis
Our team watches your whole video and notes its context, tone and speakers. This step keeps the subtitles faithful.
02
Transcription
Our transcribers produce a word-for-word transcript of the audio in the original language, leaving out background noise and adding punctuation.
03
Translation and formatting
Native translators who specialise in subtitling translate the text and split it into subtitles timed to the speech and the shot changes.
At the end
You receive your subtitles as .srt or .vtt files, or in the format of your choice, ready to use.
The standards
What makes a good subtitle
A subtitle is read while the viewer watches the picture. So it must be short, follow the speech and break the sentence where it breaks naturally. Compare the same passage with and without the rules.
2lines at most
Never more than two lines on screen at once.
35characters per line
At most, so that each line reads at a glance.
In syncwith speech and shots
The subtitle appears with the voice and leaves before the shot change.
Sensein every line break
Each break falls between two phrases, never in the middle of one.
Formats
Compatible subtitle file formats
Your subtitles arrive in the format of your choice, ready to use. Just say which in your request.
.srtSubRip
The most common format: read by most video players and streaming platforms.
.vttWebVTT
Made for web pages: displays in every browser.
On request
We also deliver .txt, .stl, .sbv or another format, as you need.
Human or automatic
AI: an option for urgent, high-volume subtitling
For a large volume or a very tight deadline, automatic subtitling may be enough. We tell you which option suits your videos when we prepare the quote.
When volume or the deadline comes first
Automatic subtitling
- Language-processing tools transcribe and translate the video
- Delivered in a very short time
- Optional: review and correction by one of our professionals (post-editing)
Languages
Subtitle translation in nearly 200 languages and dialects
Our network covers nearly 200 languages and dialects, including English, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Chinese and Arabic. Each translator is a native speaker of the subtitle language and knows what the work demands: concision, a clear message and the cultural context.
Your language is not listed? Name it in your request: we check before we reply.
Request a quoteFrançaisFrench · fr
Merci d’être venus aussi nombreuxpour ce lancement.
EnglishEnglish · original · en
Thank you all for comingto this launch.
EspañolSpanish · es
Gracias a todos por venira este lanzamiento.
DeutschGerman · de
Danke, dass Sie so zahlreichzu unserem Launch gekommen sind.
ItalianoItalian · it
Grazie a tutti di essere venutia questo lancio.
PortuguêsPortuguese · pt
Obrigado a todos por virema este lançamento.
РусскийRussian · ru
Спасибо всем, что пришлина нашу презентацию.
العربيةArabic · ar
شكرًا لحضوركم بهذا العدد الكبيرفي حفل الإطلاق هذا.
简体中文Chinese · zh
感谢各位莅临本次发布会
日本語Japanese · ja
発表会にお越しいただき誠にありがとうございます
- Translation
- Specialist translators, native speakers of the subtitle language
- Network
- Over 800 linguists, nearly 200 languages and dialects
- Quality
- Processes compliant with the requirements of ISO 17100, without external certification
- Hosting
- Website and ERP hosted in France, in compliance with the GDPR, over encrypted connections
- Follow-up
- Client area: quotes to sign online, project tracking, invoices
- Phone
- +33 1 84 74 56 56, 24/7
- Offices
- Montreuil, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 6 pm
Rates
Subtitling rates and express quotes
Subtitling is charged per minute of video. Our standard rate starts at €1.99 + VAT per minute, depending on the language; the exact amount also depends on the total length, the number of languages and the deadline, and appears in your quote.
- Volume discounts, by total length and number of languages.
- All your languages with one provider: one quote, real savings.
- An express option, priced accordingly, subject to feasibility.
from
€1.99 + VAT
per minute of video, depending on the language
Included in the price: transcription, adaptation and integration of the subtitles. No hidden fees.
Free quote, no obligation in about 2 hours
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Prepare your quote
A few questions, then your request goes to our quote form, already filled in. You check everything before sending it.
Google reviews
Your satisfaction, our priority
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Le personnel est très gentil, accueillant, à l’écoute et rapide ! Je recommande vivement cette agence de traduction.
Fast, accurate, translations at a fair price.
My goto translaters in France. Many thanks !!!
Je recherchais un service professionnel pour effectuer la traduction d’un acte civil, et AFTraduction a répondu exactement à mes attentes. Le service s’est montré fiable, disponible et attentif à chaque étape du processus.
La prise en charge a été efficace, avec un rendu de traduction nickel et certifié pour la modique somme de 35 euros , et la possibilité de déposer puis récupérer les documents sur place sans avoir à envoyer quoi que ce soit sur le web
Vraiment, un service serieux et fiable , que je recommande sans hésitation.
Bon service dans l'ensemble
Parfait
Je recommandé vivement pour leur frofessionnalisme et leur qualité de service téléphonique. Très satisfait merci beaucoup
Excellente expérience avec l’entreprise, ils ont répondu immédiatement par mail et ils ont répondu à toutes mes questions. Le délai de traitement n’était que d’une journée !
Good to know
Video subtitling: frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions we are asked before we subtitle a video.
Another question?
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Rates and turnaround
How much does video subtitling cost?
Subtitling is charged per minute of video: from €1.99 + VAT per minute, depending on the language. The price also depends on the total length and the deadline: it falls with volume and with the number of languages, and an express option is available, priced accordingly. The quote is free and without obligation, in about 2 hours.
Request a free quoteWhat does the price include?
Transcription in the original language, adaptation of the subtitles (translation, segmentation, timing) and their integration, in the file format of your choice. No hidden fees.
How quickly do you deliver the subtitles?
Turnaround depends on the length of the video, the number of languages and the sound quality. We give it to you with the quote, in about 2 hours. For an urgent video, ask for the express option: we will check what is feasible.
How it works
How does a subtitling project work?
In three steps. We watch your video to understand its context, tone and speakers. Our transcribers produce a transcript of the audio in the original language. Then native translators who specialise in subtitling translate, segment and time the subtitles.
Do you offer automatic subtitling?
Yes, for large volumes or very tight deadlines. Language-processing tools transcribe and translate the video, and one of our professionals can then review and correct the subtitles: this is post-editing. We advise you on the right option when we prepare the quote.
Machine translation post-editingWhich kinds of video do you subtitle?
Corporate and internal communication videos, adverts and marketing videos, demos and tutorials, YouTube and social media videos, e-learning modules, webinars and recorded conferences, films, series and documentaries.
Languages and formats
Which file formats do you deliver?
SubRip (.srt), the most common format, read by most video players and streaming platforms, or WebVTT (.vtt), designed for web pages. On request, we also deliver .txt, .stl, .sbv or another format: just say so in your request.
Which languages do you subtitle?
Our network covers nearly 200 languages and dialects, including English, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Chinese and Arabic, in both directions. Each translator works into their native language. For a rare language, ask us: we check before we reply.
Subtitles or voice-over: which should I choose?
Subtitles keep the original voice and let viewers read the translation on screen: it is the most economical option. A voice-over lets your audience hear the message in their own language.
Voice-over servicesQuality and confidentiality
Which standards do professional subtitles follow?
Two lines at most on screen, 35 characters per line at most, precise timing with the dialogue and shot changes, and line breaks that follow the meaning of the sentence. Viewers read without effort and miss nothing of the picture.
My videos are confidential: where do my files go?
Our website and ERP are hosted in France, in compliance with the GDPR, over encrypted connections. You follow your project, quotes and invoices in your client area.
Coming up
Subtitling, voice-over, transcription: one agency
- You are here
Video subtitling
Your videos, readable in your audience’s language.
Voice-over
Your message, heard in your audience’s language.
Transcription
Your audio and video recordings, transcribed in writing.
And post-editing: machine translation reviewed and corrected by a professional. Post-editing
Your video, subtitled in your audience’s language.
From €1.99 + VAT per minute of video, depending on the language. Free quote in about 2 hours, on +33 1 84 74 56 56 or through the form.
- Your briefnow
- Your quotein about 2 hours
- Sign onlinein your client area
- Project follow-upin your client area