FAQ
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File formats: What subtitle file format do I need?
- Captions are timed text shown on screen (ie: on TV, YouTube, Vimeo, etc) used to communicate spoken content and sound effects as the video plays.
- Transcription converts your audio to an editable text document. It is useful for capturing the details of any audio recording to review later (ie: meetings, interviews, etc).
- Need transcripts instead? Order transcripts
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What caption and subtitle file formats can you provide?
We provide subtitles in a variety of different file formats. Below are our most commonly-requested formats. Click each to download an example file:
- SubRip (.srt)
- Scenarist (.scc)
- MacCaption (.mcc)
- Timed Text (.ttml)
- Quicktime Timed Text (.qt.txt)
- Transcript (.txt)
- WebVTT (.vtt)
- DFXP (.dfxp)
- Cheetah .CAP (.cap)
- Spruce Subtitle File (.stl)
- Avid DS Subtitle File (.txt)
- Avid DVD Subtitle File (.txt)
- Facebook-ready SubRip (.srt)
- EBU Subtitle File (.ebu.stl)
- Scenarist 23.98 fps (.23p.scc) - Email us
- Burned-in Captions (Video)
- XML (.xml) is interchangeable with Timed Text => please order .ttml
- Want something else? Let us know
You can change your mind any time, even after you get the files back.
Note: Certain languages contain characters that are not recognized by a few of the above formats. We make this clear in our checkout process.
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What is the difference between closed captions and subtitles?
Closed captions are intended for deaf or hard-of-hearing viewers. They communicate the video's spoken content and "atmospherics", which are sound effects that are part of the story.
Subtitles are intended for viewers who can hear the audio, but can't understand the language spoken. They usually translate the video's spoken and written language into the viewer's language.
Both captions and subtitles use the same file formats, such as .srt and .scc. Read more about file formats.
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How do I apply for sales tax exemption on my orders?
If you are a tax-exempt organization, please go to your account settings to submit applicable exemption information to be exempt from being charged sales tax on your Rev orders.