Captions & Subtitles
Generate accurate closed captions and subtitles automatically. Export in SRT, VTT, or SCC formats compatible with all major video platforms and players.
Transcription built foraccessibility
Make your audio and video content accessible to everyone. Sonix delivers fast, accurate transcripts and captions that help you meet ADA, WCAG 2.1, and Section 508 compliance requirements.
ADA compliant
WCAG 2.1
53+ languages
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99%
Accuracy
Caption quality
5 min
Per hour
Turnaround time
53+
Languages
Global accessibility
15%
Of users
Need captions
Powering accessible content for
leading organizations
From universities to enterprises, Sonix helps organizations make their audio and video content accessible to all audiences.
Built for the unique needs of
accessible content
ADA Compliance
Meet Americans with Disabilities Act requirements for accessible content. Sonix helps you provide equal access to information for people with hearing disabilities.
Multilingual Accessibility
Make content accessible in 53+ languages. Create captions and transcripts for international audiences, ensuring accessibility knows no language barriers.
WCAG 2.1 Ready
Meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines with properly formatted transcripts and synchronized captions. Support Level A, AA, and AAA compliance requirements.
SDH Captions
Create Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing with speaker identification and sound descriptions. Go beyond basic captions to provide full context.
Easy Publishing
Embed transcripts on your website or publish captions to YouTube, Vimeo, and other platforms. Make content accessible wherever your audience consumes it.
Everything you need to know about
accessibility transcription
Why is transcription important for accessibility?
Transcription makes audio and video content accessible to people who are deaf or hard of hearing. It also benefits non-native speakers, people in sound-sensitive environments, and those who prefer reading to listening. Approximately 15% of the world's population has some form of hearing loss.
Does Sonix help with ADA compliance?
Yes. Sonix helps organizations meet ADA requirements by providing accurate transcripts and captions for audio and video content. The ADA requires that public-facing digital content be accessible to people with disabilities, including those with hearing impairments.
What's the difference between captions and transcripts?
Transcripts are text versions of audio content, typically displayed separately from the media. Captions are synchronized text that appears on-screen during video playback. Both are important for accessibility—transcripts for audio content and captions for video.
What caption formats does Sonix support?
Sonix exports captions in all major formats including SRT, VTT, SCC, DFXP, and more. These formats are compatible with YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, and professional video editing software like Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro.
How accurate are Sonix captions?
Sonix is independently reviewed as the most accurate automated transcription service. For accessibility compliance, we recommend reviewing captions before publishing. Our in-browser editor makes it easy to correct any errors and ensure quality.
Can Sonix create SDH captions?
Yes. Sonix supports speaker identification and you can add sound descriptions to create Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. SDH captions provide additional context beyond spoken words, such as [applause] or [music playing].
Transform how you create
accessible content
Reach everyone
Make your content accessible to the 466 million people worldwide with disabling hearing loss, plus millions more who benefit from captions.
Meet compliance
Satisfy ADA, WCAG 2.1, and Section 508 requirements with properly formatted transcripts and synchronized captions.
Save time
Generate transcripts and captions in minutes, not days. Focus on quality review instead of manual transcription.
Boost SEO
Transcripts make your content searchable by search engines. Improve discoverability while improving accessibility.
The transcription platform trusted by
accessibility teams
Why do accessibility-focused organizations choose Sonix?
Sonix combines accuracy, speed, and compliance-ready output. We export in all major caption formats, support 53+ languages, and provide an easy-to-use editor for quality review. Organizations like Cisco, Microsoft, and universities trust Sonix for their accessibility needs.
How does Sonix compare to professional captioning services?
Sonix is dramatically faster and more affordable. A one-hour video is captioned in minutes for under $10, versus $100+ and days for professional services. Our accuracy rivals human captioners, and our editor makes corrections fast and easy.
Can Sonix handle high-volume accessibility projects?
Yes. Upload hundreds of files simultaneously and receive transcripts in minutes. Our infrastructure handles enterprise-scale accessibility initiatives without slowdowns. Batch processing makes large archive projects feasible.
What support do accessibility teams receive?
Accessibility teams get priority support with staff who understand compliance requirements. Enterprise plans include dedicated account managers, custom onboarding, and assistance meeting your specific accessibility standards.
Trusted by accessibility teams worldwide
I love how easy it is – it saves me so much time transcribing – I can just pull out the main points of interest from the transcription.
The entire process is extremely straightforward and what I liked most was the accuracy of the transcriptions and translations. I must say, I had some doubts as to what the quality would be like since it was in French, but I was not disappointed in the least.
Sonix is a very user-friendly platform, and they are very transparent about what is included in the monthly fee... It's transcribed very fast and is quite ...
I am completely blown away by this platform. I am already telling everyone about it!
The accuracy of the initial transcription was better than any I've used to date, and making adjustments was very simple.
Sonix is easy to use and high accuracy of the transcriptions. Very pleased!
The speech to text was fast and very accurate.
I'm fully going to recommend Sonix to everyone! Most people are going to be blown away!
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