Subtitles and captions people can rely on
Gjethe creates accurate captions and translated subtitles for videos, courses, podcasts and events: transcription checked by a person, correct timing and line breaks, speaker labels and sound descriptions where needed, translation into Albanian, English, German and other languages, and delivery as SRT or VTT files or styled captions burned into the video.
- Free first consultation
- Written quote for your project
- Flexible payment milestones
At a glance
- Languages
- Albanian, English, German and more
- Files
- SRT, VTT, burned-in
- Quality
- Human-checked
- Accessibility
- Speaker labels and sound cues
Definition
What is subtitles & captions?
Captions are on-screen text versions of a video's speech and important sounds, in the same language, used for accessibility and silent viewing. Subtitles translate the speech into another language for viewers who don't understand the original.
Captions serve more people than most teams expect: deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers, people watching on mute in public, non-native speakers, and anyone in a noisy room. Automatic captions are a good start but often get names, technical terms and punctuation wrong, and errors look careless. We use AI transcription for speed and have people check every line, so captions are accurate, readable and well-timed.
Who is it for?
Creators and channels
Captions for YouTube and translated subtitles to reach new audiences.
Course creators and educators
Accessible lessons that work for every learner.
Companies
Captioned training, internal and marketing videos for accessibility.
Social media teams
Styled, burned-in captions for Reels, TikTok and Shorts.
What's included, and what you keep
What's included
- Transcription with AI and human review
- Correct names, terms and punctuation
- Timing synced to speech
- Readable line length and breaks
- Speaker identification
- Sound descriptions for accessibility
- Translation into other languages
- Review by fluent speakers
- SRT and VTT caption files
- Burned-in styled captions
- Upload to YouTube or your platform
- Transcripts as text documents
What you receive
Handed over at the end. Yours to keep.
- Caption files in SRT or VTT
- Translated subtitle files
- Videos with burned-in captions on request
- Full transcripts
- Glossary of names and terms for future videos
Captions, subtitles and transcripts
| Type | What it is | Main use |
|---|---|---|
| Closed captions | Same-language text viewers can turn on or off | Accessibility, muted viewing |
| Open (burned-in) captions | Text permanently part of the video | Social media, where autoplay is muted |
| Subtitles | Translated text in another language | Reaching other language audiences |
| SDH subtitles | Subtitles that also describe sounds and speakers | Deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers |
| Transcript | The full text as a document | Accessibility, search and repurposing |
Why accessibility standards require captions
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) require captions for prerecorded video with audio at their most basic conformance level. Many public bodies in Europe must meet accessibility requirements, and the European Accessibility Act extends obligations to a range of private-sector products and services.
Whether a specific law applies to your organisation depends on your sector and size, so check with your adviser. Either way, accurate captions are the simplest step towards accessible video and benefit far more viewers than those who strictly need them.
What makes captions readable
Readable captions appear in sync with speech and stay on screen long enough to read comfortably. Lines are kept short, typically no more than two at a time, and break at natural points in the sentence instead of mid-phrase.
Speaker labels help when people talk off screen. Important sounds (laughter, music, a door slamming) are described in brackets for viewers who can't hear them. Burned-in captions for social media also need strong contrast and positions that platform buttons won't cover.
Translation done properly
Subtitles are translation under tight constraints.
- Translated by fluent speakers, not just machine output
- Condensed to fit reading speed without losing meaning
- Idioms adapted, not translated word for word
- Names, brands and technical terms kept consistent
- Timing re-checked after translation
Captions help discovery too
Search engines and platforms can't watch your video, but they can read text. Caption files uploaded to YouTube and transcripts published alongside videos give them more information about what the video covers.
Transcripts can also become blog posts, show notes, social posts and quotes, multiplying the value of every recording.
Reading speed and subtitle length
People read more slowly than they listen, especially in a second language. Subtitles therefore can't always contain every word spoken. Good subtitlers condense speech (removing repetition and filler, simplifying phrasing) while keeping the meaning and the speaker's voice.
We follow common reading speed guidelines and adjust for the audience: children's content and technical material need slower pacing than casual entertainment. Same-language accessibility captions stay closer to the exact words spoken.
How subtitles & captions works, step by step
Every step has a clear output you can review. Timing is agreed in your quote.
- 1
Brief
Languages, style, file types and a list of names and terms.
- 2
Transcribe
AI transcription followed by human correction.
- 3
Time
Captions synced, split and checked for reading speed.
- 4
Translate
Subtitles translated and reviewed by fluent speakers.
- 5
Style
Burned-in captions designed for your brand if needed.
- 6
Deliver
Files delivered or uploaded to your platforms.
Tools, and what shapes your quote
Pricing is based on your project and agreed in your quote. These are the things that move it.
| Factor | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Video length | Longer videos have more speech to transcribe and check. |
| Audio quality | Unclear audio and many speakers take more time. |
| Number of languages | Each translation adds work. |
| Technical content | Specialist terms need research and review. |
| Burned-in styling | Designed animated captions take longer than plain files. |
| Area | Tools |
|---|---|
| Transcription | AI speech-to-text, human review |
| Subtitle editing | Subtitle Edit, Premiere Pro captions, Aegisub |
| Formats | SRT, WebVTT, burned-in MP4 |
| Platforms | YouTube Studio, Vimeo, LMS platforms |
Common mistakes to avoid
What we see go wrong most often, and how a good project avoids it.
Publishing automatic captions unchecked
Errors in names and key terms undermine credibility and accessibility.
Captions too long on screen
Dense text that disappears quickly can't be read.
Machine translation only
Unreviewed translations often miss meaning and tone.
Captions hidden by buttons
On social apps, place captions in the safe zone.
Frequently asked questions
Are your captions human-checked?
Yes. We use AI transcription for speed, and a person reviews every line for accuracy, names, punctuation and timing.
Which languages do you translate into?
Albanian, English and German are our core languages. Other languages are available through fluent translators by arrangement.
What's the difference between SRT and VTT?
Both are caption file formats. SRT is widely supported; WebVTT is the web standard used by HTML video players and supports more styling options.
Can you burn captions into the video?
Yes, with styled captions that match your brand, which is best for social platforms where autoplay is muted.
Can you upload captions to YouTube?
Yes, with access to your channel. Uploaded caption files replace or improve automatic captions.
Do captions help SEO?
They give platforms and search engines more text to understand your video. Publishing transcripts on your site can also help pages rank.
Can you caption live events?
Our service covers recorded video. For live events we can caption the recording afterwards.
How do you handle technical terms?
Send a glossary of names and terms, and we'll keep them consistent across all your videos.
Can you caption podcasts?
Yes. Transcripts and captions for podcast audio and video help accessibility and discovery.
Do you provide transcripts as documents?
Yes, as Word, Google Docs or plain text, with or without timestamps.
Can you caption e-learning videos for our LMS?
Yes. We deliver caption files in the format your platform supports.
Do you add speaker names and sound descriptions?
Yes, for accessibility-focused captions. For social captions we usually keep them simpler.
Can you match captions to our brand style?
Yes. For burned-in captions we use your fonts and colours and can highlight key words, while keeping contrast high enough to read on any background.
Can you caption videos already published on YouTube?
Yes. We can create caption files for your back catalogue and upload them, improving accessibility for existing viewers.
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- 1You tell us what you need
- 2We aim to reply within 24 hours with questions
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