Create Persian closed captions

Make your videos accessible with ADA-compliant Persian closed captions. Sonix automatically generates accurate captions that meet Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards.

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Persian transcription guide

Create Persian closed captions in minutes

  1. 1
    Upload your video~1 min

    Upload your video file from your computer or cloud storage.

    50+ formats supported
  2. 2
    AI captioning~5 min

    Sonix AI generates Persian closed captions with models trained for accessibility compliance.

    Word-level timestamps
  3. 3
    Review captions~2 min

    Review and correct your captions in the browser editor with synchronized video playback.

  4. 4
    Export and publish~10 sec

    Download your Persian captions as SRT or VTT files, ready for YouTube, Vimeo, or your website.

    30+ export formats
The Persian language

Understanding Persian transcription

Who transcribes Persian content?

Persian transcription is used by broadcast and diaspora media outlets covering Iran and Afghanistan, academics in Iranian and Middle Eastern studies, and podcasters producing Persian-language shows. It is also common in immigration and asylum casework, NGO field research, and oral history projects documenting Persian-speaking communities.

Persian dialects and accents

Persian has three major national varieties: Iranian Persian (Farsi), Dari in Afghanistan, and Tajik in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, which differ in vowel pronunciation, vocabulary, and loanwords. Colloquial spoken Persian, especially the Tehrani register, also diverges noticeably from formal written Persian in verb endings and contractions, which matters when converting speech to standard written text.

Where Persian is spoken

Persian is spoken in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.

5 min
Average turnaround
1-hour video captioned in ~6 minutes
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Caption accuracy
Industry-leading Persian recognition
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Caption formats
Compatible with all major platforms
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Platforms supported
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Persian transcription FAQ

Frequently asked questions about
Persian closed captions

What's the difference between closed captions and subtitles?

Closed captions include all audio elements (dialogue, sound effects, music cues) for deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers. Subtitles typically only include dialogue and are meant for viewers who can hear but don't understand the spoken language. Sonix can create both.

Are Sonix captions ADA compliant?

Yes. Sonix generates captions that meet ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), Section 508, and WCAG 2.1 accessibility requirements. Our captions include accurate timing, proper synchronization, and support for required caption formats.

Can I add sound effect descriptions to captions?

Yes! In the Sonix editor, you can add non-speech audio descriptions like [music playing], [applause], or [door closes]. These descriptions help deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers understand the full audio context.

How accurate are Persian closed captions?

Sonix delivers 85-99% accuracy for Persian captioning depending on audio quality. Clear audio with minimal background noise achieves the best results. You can review and edit captions in our browser-based editor.

What platforms support closed captions?

All major video platforms support closed captions including YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Wistia. Sonix exports SRT and VTT formats compatible with all these platforms and more.

Can I burn captions into my video?

Yes! Sonix offers a burn-in feature that permanently embeds captions into your video file. This is useful for social media where closed captions may not display automatically. See our burn-in subtitles service for more details.

Can Sonix transcribe Dari or Afghan Persian audio?

Yes. Dari is a national variety of Persian, and Persian-language audio from Afghanistan can be uploaded, transcribed, edited, and exported like any other supported language.

Is Farsi the same as Persian for transcription purposes?

Farsi is the local name for Persian as spoken in Iran, so selecting Persian is the correct choice for Farsi audio. The same selection covers Iranian Persian recordings from media, interviews, and meetings.

Does Persian transcription handle right-to-left text?

Yes. Persian transcripts are produced in the right-to-left Perso-Arabic script, and you can edit them in the browser and export to formats such as Word, SRT, and VTT.

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