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Last Updated: October 30, 2024

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Captions with Salad Transcription API

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Introduction

Improve the accessibility and engagement of your video content with Salad Transcription API’s Captions feature. Generate precise, industry-standard SRT files that are ready for use across various platforms and devices. Available in both Salad Transcription API and Transcription Lite.

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Key Features

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SRT Output for Captions and Subtitles

  • Industry Standard Compliance: Adheres to the 84-character per caption limit for optimal readability.
  • Intelligent Segmentation:
    • Sentence Breaks: Captions are ideally broken at the end of sentences.
    • Punctuation Marks: If necessary, breaks occur at natural punctuation.
    • Word Boundaries: As a last resort, captions break at word boundaries.

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Multilingual Captions

  • SRT Translation: Translate captions into multiple languages, including:
    • English
    • French
    • German
    • Italian
    • Portuguese
    • Hindi
    • Spanish
    • Thai
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Benefits

  • Enhanced Accessibility: Assist viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing.
  • Global Reach: Cater to international audiences with multilingual subtitles.
  • Improved Engagement: Captions can increase viewer retention and comprehension.

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Use Cases

  • Video Production: Add captions to films, documentaries, and online videos.
  • Educational Content: Provide subtitles for lectures and tutorials.
  • Corporate Communications: Caption training videos and presentations.
  • Social Media: Enhance videos on platforms where autoplay is muted.
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Get Started

Create professional captions with ease:
  • Easy Integration: Generate SRT files by setting the srt parameter to true.
  • Customize Captions: Adjust settings like language and formatting to suit your needs.
  • Combine Features: Use alongside translation and transcription for a complete solution.
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Make your content more accessible and engaging with Salad Transcription API’s Captions feature.