Automated Subtitle Generation
Upload your video and get accurate subtitles in minutes. Export SRT, VTT, or burn directly into your video with customizable styling.
Video Transcription, Subtitles & Captions
Transcription built for post-production
From raw footage to final delivery, Sonix accelerates your video workflow with accurate transcripts, subtitles, and captions. Export to supported formats, in any language.
Broadcast quality
Multi-format export
54+ languages
Upload
Transcribe
Subtitle
Translate
Export
Deliver
5 min
Per hour of video
Lightning-fast processing
99%
Accuracy rate
Broadcast-quality accuracy
54+
Languages supported
Global subtitle coverage
100K+
Productions served
Videos transcribed
Join video teams at leading studios
Built for professional video production
Multi-Language Subtitles
Translate your subtitles into 54+ languages automatically. Reach global audiences without hiring translators for each market.
NLE Timeline Export
Export to Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, and Avid. Import transcripts directly into your editing timeline.
Speaker Identification
Automatically detect and label different speakers. Perfect for interviews, documentaries, and multi-person productions.
Burn-In Captions
Render captions directly into your video file. Customize font, size, color, and positioning for any platform.
Broadcast Compliance
Generate FCC-compliant closed captions. Meet accessibility requirements for TV broadcast and streaming platforms.
Everything you need to know about
video transcription
What video formats does Sonix support?
Sonix accepts all major video formats including MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, and WMV. We also support direct imports from cloud storage like Dropbox, Google Drive, and frame.io.
Can I export subtitles for different platforms?
Yes. Export SRT, VTT, and TTML. Each platform has specific requirements—YouTube, Netflix, broadcast TV—and Sonix exports in the right format for each.
How do I import transcripts into my editing software?
Sonix exports to XML formats compatible with Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, and Avid. Import the transcript directly into your timeline with word-level timestamps.
Can Sonix burn captions into my video?
Yes. Our burn-in feature renders captions directly into your video file. Customize font, color, size, position, and background. Perfect for social media where viewers often watch without sound.
How does multi-language translation work?
After transcription, click 'Translate' and select your target languages. Sonix uses AI to translate your subtitles into 54+ languages. Review and edit translations before export.
Is Sonix accurate enough for professional production?
Sonix achieves 99% accuracy on clear audio and is used by major studios and broadcasters. For critical content, use our browser-based editor to review and perfect your transcript before export.
Accelerate post-production
without compromise
Faster turnaround
Get transcripts and subtitles in minutes, not days. Meet tight deadlines without sacrificing quality.
Global distribution
Translate subtitles into 54+ languages. Reach international audiences without hiring translators for each market.
NLE integration
Export to Final Cut Pro, Premiere, DaVinci, and Avid. Work within your existing editing workflow.
Platform compliance
Generate captions that meet broadcast, streaming, and social media requirements. FCC compliant and accessibility ready.
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Find the Moments That Matter
Our team lives in the transcripts on unscripted shows. With Sonix's accuracy, build paper edits faster, find the best moments quickly and turn around clean subtitles without extra work.
The video producer's choice for
transcription & subtitles
Why do production teams choose Sonix?
Sonix combines the speed of AI with the accuracy professional productions demand. Our NLE integrations, multi-format exports, and translation capabilities make us the complete solution for video post-production.
How does Sonix compare to transcription services?
Traditional transcription services take 24-48 hours and charge $1-2 per minute. Sonix delivers in minutes at a fraction of the cost—without compromising the accuracy you need for broadcast.
Can Sonix handle long-form content?
Yes. Sonix handles feature films, documentaries, episodic content, and any length video. Our infrastructure is built for professional production volumes.
What makes Sonix better for video specifically?
We built features video producers actually need: NLE timeline exports, burn-in captions, multi-language subtitles, and broadcast-compliant caption formats. Everything integrates with professional video workflows.
Trusted by video producers worldwide
Researched and did trials of at least 12 other services. Chose Sonix because of accuracy and simplicity.
The best service available for my language (Czech) - thank you very much for saving me a LOT of work!
The title says it all. Sonix is the simplest, the most accurate transcription service I have ever tried. Even quiet or muffled speech is perfectly produced. If you need one, this is it!
Sonix is top class. I would highly recommend Sonix. Especially working in a multi-lingual environment like the European Parliament.
Terrifyingly accurate.
This is the best software I've used for transcription. Really happy about that!
Sonix is simple and very easy to use and the results were very nearly perfect. I would definitely recommended the site to anyone who asks me.
The transcript came through almost word perfect from a video file. Your system is absolute MAGIC!
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