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Any Video · Any Platform · Any Caption Format

Amazon captioning services start at $1 per minute for English captions and $7 per minute for other languages. Human captioners prepare multi-language captions for Prime Video delivery, with standard delivery in 2 to 3 business days. Call 1-800-230-7918.

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Captioning Standards & Capabilities

Closed Captions & SDH

Speaker labels, sound effects & non-speech audio

Broadcast Caption Standards

SCC and CEA-608/708 delivery available

Streaming & Platform Files

SRT, VTT and platform-ready caption files

Human Timing & Review

Accuracy, synchronization & readability checked

Multilingual Captioning

Human captioners across 100+ languages

Our work has supported projects at
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Definition of Closed Captioning Service

Preparing a title for Prime Video and need captions that support Federal Communications Commission (FCC) caption quality standards or Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility requirements? Here is what closed captioning includes, what it costs, and how fast it delivers.

Closed captioning adds time-synchronized text to video content, including spoken dialogue, speaker identification, sound effects, and music cues. Viewers can turn captions on or off based on their accessibility needs or viewing preferences.

Closed captions help broadcasters, businesses, educators, and content creators make videos more accessible for deaf and hard of hearing audiences while supporting FCC and ADA accessibility requirements. If you have any questions or need assistance, call us at 1-800-230-7918.

Vanan Services provides closed captioning services for Amazon Prime Video, formerly Amazon Instant Video. Our Prime Video captioning services cover English and foreign-language captions, Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (SDH) and subtitle translation, and our captioning services for Amazon prepare each file to the timed text requirements Amazon publishes.

Closed Captions vs Subtitles vs SDH


Type Purpose Content included
Closed Captions Accessibility Dialogue, speaker identification, sound effects, and audio cues
Subtitles Language translation Translated dialogue without accessibility sound cues (subtitling services)
SDH Captions Accessibility for deaf and hard of hearing viewers Dialogue, speaker identification, sound effects, and music descriptions
Forced narratives On-screen text and foreign-language lines the viewer must understand Shown even when captions are off; Prime Video asks for one file per dubbed audio language
Using Amazon captioning content creators can make their videos more engaging with accurate and well-synchronized captions.

Create Engaging Content with Amazon Captioning Services

Distributing your video on a large platform like Amazon comes with its specific requirements. For titles in the US, Prime Video requires English captions. Vanan Services captions movies, series and broadcast programs for filmmakers, studios and distributors.

Amazon captioning services start at $1 per minute for English captions and $7 per minute for other languages. Here is what the rate includes and what changes it:

  • list arrow Includes: caption creation, basic formatting, and quality checks
  • list arrow Deliverables: platform-ready caption files for Amazon workflows
  • list arrow Extra charges may apply for heavy audio cleanup, complex speaker labeling, or custom style guides

For an exact quote, call 1-800-230-7918; your exact quote is confirmed in writing.

Make your Amazon content accessible to more viewers. Our captions are accurate, grammatically sound and timed to the spoken word, with every line checked before delivery.

With our Amazon video closed captioning services, your video becomes accessible to viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing. We produce captions to meet FCC caption quality standards and to support your accessibility obligations under the ADA; the player and the platform that carry your video also play a part in accessibility.

If you're a filmmaker or content creator based in New York, our NYC captioning services offer tailored solutions that align with Amazon’s compliance standards.

We are backed by a strong team of experienced professionals who provide captions to turn your viewers into an engaged audience. The team at Vanan Services follows strict quality assurance (QA) processes for all captioning services, and every file is reviewed against the final audio before delivery. Contact 1-800-230-7918 if you require assistance.

Amazon captions enable viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing to enjoy, engage with and understand the video content true to its meaning.

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What does Prime Video require from a caption file?


Prime Video accepts caption files in seven timed text formats with no timecode offset, matched to the length and frame rate of the video, and, for titles in the US, include English captions. Here is each requirement and how we prepare your file for it.

Requirement What Prime Video asks for How we prepare your file
File format SRT (SubRip), SCC (Scenarist Closed Caption), DFXP (Distribution Format Exchange Profile)/TTML (Timed Text Markup Language), iTT (iTunes Timed Text), EBU-STL (European Broadcasting Union subtitle format), SMPTE-TT (Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers Timed Text) or Lambda Cap We confirm your delivery format before work starts; SRT, SCC, DFXP/TTML and iTT are on our format list
Timecode origin and length No timecode offset: timings run from the video's 00:00 origin and the file matches the length of the video Conformed to your final video before delivery
Frame rate Frame-based files match the frame rate of the video, with drop or non-drop noted for 29.97 and 59.94 Timed to your video's frame rate
Character encoding UTF-8 text encoding Ask us when you order
Titles in the US English captions for every title in the US locale English captions, with SDH on request
Captions or subtitles Captions or SDH preferred over subtitles alone SDH with speaker labels and sound descriptions
Japanese titles Japanese timed text delivered as Lambda Cap Ask us when you order
Dubbed audio A separate forced narrative file for each dubbed audio language Ask us when you order
Positioning Caption positioning supported in Lambda Cap and iTT only Captions placed clear of on-screen text in those formats
Subtitle reading speed (Prime Video Subtitling Guidelines) Up to 17 characters per second for adult programs and 13 for children's programs; up to 42 characters per line and 2 lines Translated subtitles condensed to these limits

Requirements are taken from Amazon Video Central's Captions and Subtitles for Playable Assets and Prime Video Subtitling Guidelines, checked on 4 November 2026. Amazon's own review decides whether a file is accepted.

99+% Accurate Captions with Free Revisions & Strict QA Checks

Our captions meet a 99+% accuracy standard.

  • list arrow How we measure: QA reviewers compare captions to the final audio, checking verbatim meaning, spelling, punctuation, speaker IDs, and sound cues.
  • list arrow Timing/sync: timecodes are aligned to speech onsets/offsets and checked for drift.
  • list arrow Readability: we enforce line-length and reading-speed limits, with clean line breaks and safe caption positioning.
  • list arrow Speaker labels and sounds: speaker names are added where the speaker cannot be seen, and sound effects and music are described in square brackets, following the delivery platform's style guide first.
QA reviewer audits Amazon Captioning Services captions against final audio, confirming 99+% accuracy and strict QA.
Rush Delivery Within 2 to 24 Hours

Our Captioning Process: 100% Human Captioners

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Human Transcription

Professional native-language captioners transcribe every word, sound effect, and music cue. No automatic speech recognition is used.

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Caption Editing & Sync

Human editors time-code every line and verify synchronization, speaker identification, punctuation, and placement.

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Vanan 3-Pass QA

A senior reviewer checks accuracy, timing and completeness before delivery.

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Every caption is created and verified by human captioners. We never deliver machine-generated captions.

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Captioner adds ADA and FCC compliant non-speech audio notes in Amazon Captioning Services for inclusive accessible viewing.

ADA & FCC Compliant Captions for Accurate, Accessible Viewing

We produce captions to meet FCC caption quality standards and to support accessibility under the ADA, and our professionally trained captioners follow formal quality guidelines aligned with FCC closed-caption metrics:

  • list arrow Accuracy: careful verbatim editing, spelling, and speaker identification
  • list arrow Synchronization: captions timed to match spoken audio
  • list arrow Completeness: full dialogue plus meaningful non-speech audio
  • list arrow Placement: readable positioning that avoids covering key on-screen text

We also apply accessibility best practices consistent with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) to support inclusive viewing across devices.

Amazon-Ready Captions: SRT, SCC, Multilingual & QC Pass

We deliver Amazon-ready caption outputs tailored to your workflow:

arrow icon Standalone captions: SRT for Prime Video; WebVTT (Web Video Text Tracks) for web players

arrow icon Broadcast captions: SCC, also accepted by Prime Video

arrow icon Embedded captions (in-file) or burned-in/open captions on request

arrow icon Multilingual captions and subtitle translations with native-speaker review for natural phrasing, timing, and readability

arrow icon Deliverables include timecoded files plus a final quality control (QC) pass for sync, speaker IDs, and formatting consistency

Secure Amazon Captioning Services By Experts

If security is your concern, your files move through secure transfer and access is limited to the team assigned to your project. Need captions in a hurry? Our services deliver fast without sacrificing quality, helping you meet tight deadlines and keep your content publishing schedule on track.

We also specialize in YouTube closed captioning services, ensuring your videos on YouTube meet accessibility standards and are optimized for a broader audience.

Our captioners sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before working on any new project. Thus, once you hand over your video to us, its security is our priority.

Our captioning team has experience across industries and genres, from series and films to corporate and educational video. Our experienced captioners work worldwide and are assigned by language and accent. Reach a global audience with our multilingual captioning services.

Amazon captioning services by experienced captioners, with secure handling of your video files.

Whether you need captions in English, Spanish, or other languages, we ensure accurate translations and seamless integration. Our Amazon Prime closed captions are prepared for video on demand (VOD) delivery, so viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing can follow your title.

We also provide Spanish, French, Portuguese, Hindi, Thai, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Greek and Telugu subtitling services to cater to diverse global audiences.

Closed Captioning Rates & Turnaround


Closed captioning is priced per minute of source video, based on length, language, and delivery requirements, and human-produced to a 99+% accuracy standard. English captions start at $1/min; foreign-language captioning starts at $7/min. Your exact quote is confirmed in writing within minutes.

Service Starting From What It Is
Subtitle translation (different language) $11.20/min Transcription plus translation bundled. See our closed captioning translation services
Foreign-language captioning (same-language, non-English) $7.00/min Time-coded captions in the video's own language, across 100+ languages
Burned-in captions (open captions) $5.00/min Captions permanently embedded in the video, ideal for social and viewers on mute
English closed captions (SRT / VTT / SCC) $1.00/min Same-language, time-coded caption file for Prime Video, YouTube, Vimeo, a learning management system (LMS) or broadcast


Turnaround


Delivery time depends on file duration and language specification. The tiers below apply to English and top major languages, with or without a script; longer files and rare-language projects receive an exact delivery date, confirmed in writing with your quote.

Tier Delivery
Standard 2 to 3 business days
Rush Rush delivery within 2 to 24 hours

The exact rush time depends on file length, language and audio quality, and your quote confirms it.

Ways to lower your cost: pick standard delivery, or send a bulk order: we offer discounts on bulk orders and special discounts for students and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).


Ballpark Examples


Project Service Typical Starting Cost
10-minute video, English captions Closed captions (SRT/VTT) from ~$10
30-minute video, captions burned into the file Burned-in (open) captions from ~$150
20-minute video, Spanish-language captions Foreign-language captioning from ~$140

Illustrative only, based on clean single-speaker audio and standard turnaround. Your exact quote is confirmed in writing within minutes.


Human captions or automated captions for Prime Video?


Method Typical accuracy Speaker labels and sound descriptions Turnaround Starting price Best for
Automated captions Varies with audio quality; needs editing Availability varies by tool; manual review may be required Varies by tool and video length Lower; varies by tool Drafts you will correct yourself
Human captions (Vanan Services) 99+% accuracy standard Included in SDH 2 to 3 business days; Rush delivery within 2 to 24 hours From $1.00/min (English) Files you will submit to Prime Video

Automated captions are fine for a draft you plan to correct yourself. For a file you will submit to Prime Video, human captioning gives you speaker labels, sound descriptions and timing that have already been checked against the video.

Not sure yet? Start with a free captioning trial. Upload a short clip and see the quality first.

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Our language experts serve individuals & businesses from various industries in over 100 languages.
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Professional captioning service for Amazon videos ensure accuracy and compliance across all industries, enhancing engagement.

Professional Captioning Services for All Industries

Amazon Video or Prime platform offers significant potential for your content to gain worldwide viewership. Video content from several industries is distributed over this platform. Vanan Services offers its valuable captioning services to many industries for showcasing their video.

Our talented captioners offer accurate, engaging, and quick video captioning services for all videos. If you have educational videos that need captioning, we can help you.

We also specialize in broadcast captioning services, ensuring that live and pre-recorded broadcasts reach all audiences with precise and timely captions.

Our affordable captioning services cater to all project sizes, with competitive pricing, discounts on bulk orders and special discounts for students and NGOs, and customized solutions that fit your budget without compromising quality.

We also provide corporate video captioning services to ensure your business communications are accessible and professional.

Captioned educational videos give students who are deaf or hard of hearing equal access to lessons and help schools meet their accessibility obligations.

Vanan Services prepares Amazon Prime Video caption and subtitle files to the requirements Amazon publishes on Video Central. Amazon's own review decides acceptance, and our final checks cover the file structure and timing issues listed in Amazon's published guidance.

How Vanan Compares on What Buyers Check


What Buyers Compare Typical Providers Vanan
Price for English captions Varies by provider From $1.00/min
Foreign-language captioning Varies; some offer English and Spanish only 100+ languages, from $7/min
Accuracy Varies: automated, AI with human review, or human 99+% accuracy standard, 100% human captioners, never machine-generated
Compliance Varies by provider Produced to meet FCC caption rules (Code of Federal Regulations, 47 CFR 79.1); supports accessibility work under the ADA, Section 508 (WCAG 2.0 AA), the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (CVAA) and the European Accessibility Act (EAA); SCC and MacCaption (MCC) broadcast delivery
Turnaround Varies Standard 2 to 3 business days · Rush delivery within 2 to 24 hours; fixed quotes, free revisions for 30 days
Track record N/A 17+ years · 189,000+ minutes captioned · 4.9★ from 2,456+ reviews
Captioner marks up an SRT with track changes under the revisions policy in Amazon Captioning Services for source-based fixes.

Free Revisions Policy: Request Fixes Based on Original Media Files

Revisions Policy: Revisions are free for 30 days after delivery when the changes are based on the original media/source file. To request fixes, send one of the following:

  • list arrow An issue list (line/timecode + correction)
  • list arrow A marked-up caption file using track changes/comments
  • list arrow A screenshot or note with exact in/out timecodes

We’ll review, confirm the update scope, and return the corrected caption file in the same requested format.

Captioning Meetings & Interviews - Sample
Viewers now expect all video and audio content they’re consuming to be captioned.
Captioning - Standalone (.srt)
The captions are sent as a detached file extension with synced text & timecodes. They can be inserted in the video when required.
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Captioning Services For Global Audience

Our services are not limited to a single dialect. We have linguistic experts from around the world who can provide captions in local and foreign languages. Whether you need captions for Netflix, television, ads, films, or presentations, our team is ready to help.

If you’re looking for high-quality film captioning services, we ensure your film’s narrative is accessible to a global audience with precise, engaging captions.

Our linguistic experts have fluency in more than 100 languages, and are well versed with the culture.

Thus, they know exactly what will appeal to the target audience. Our captions are crafted keeping in mind the preference of the audience so that they enjoy the content thoroughly.

We also offer affordable Amazon video captioning services, with captions for non-verbal sounds as well as dialogue. Multilingual captions take your video past language barriers and make it accessible to viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing. Each file is prepared in a timed text format Prime Video lists as accepted, such as SRT or SCC.

Amazon captioning services cater to a global audience, providing multilingual and accurate captions for diverse viewers.

For creators looking to refine their content before distribution, we also support seamless workflows through our post-production captioning services, helping ensure that every video is fully prepared for audience engagement.

Some of the languages we caption include:

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We prioritize the security of your media files. Our robust security protocols ensure that your content remains confidential throughout the captioning process. Got questions? Our dedicated customer support team is available 24/7 to assist you with any queries or issues related to your Amazon captioning needs.

A captioner inserts interval timestamps as an add-on for Amazon Captioning Services on a webinar recording screen.

Which add-ons are available and may cost extra?

Amazon Captioning services often need options beyond basic captions.

  • list arrow Speaker IDs and on-screen speaker labels
  • list arrow Timestamps at requested intervals
  • list arrow Verbatim vs. edited captions, plus SDH sound effects
  • list arrow Custom style guide and Amazon-specific formatting requests

File Formats

We are flexible. We follow any format in, any format out approach and provide captions in the following formats:
.SRT .SCC .WebVTT .XML .MCC
.CAP .TXT .DFXP .STL
.TTML .SMI .ITT .AAF

What is your workflow from upload to delivery, including QA/QC?

Amazon Captioning Services customers need to know who does the work and how quality is checked.

  • list arrow Step 1: Upload video/link and any script or glossary
  • list arrow Step 2: Professional captioner creates time-synced captions
  • list arrow Step 3: Independent QA reviews accuracy, sync, and formatting
  • list arrow Step 4: Final QC exports platform-ready files for delivery
A captioner time-syncs dialogue in Amazon Captioning Services workflow, aligning captions before QA/QC review begins.

Why are Prime Video caption files rejected, and how do we check for it?


Prime Video caption files can be rejected for file structure, formatting and timing errors, and checking those elements before submission helps find them. Amazon lists the first four below on its SRT file content information and troubleshooting page.

Common cause Our check before delivery
Plain text with no counter numbers or timecodes Every SRT entry has a sequential number and start and end times
Unsupported characters and emojis, such as the ♪ symbol Music is described in words in square brackets, such as [upbeat music]
Style tags that do not open and close in order Italic, bold and underline tags checked so each one closes in the right place
Font attribute values without quotation marks Attribute values quoted
A start offset, or a file that runs past the end of the video Timings run from the video's 00:00 origin and end within its length
A frame rate that does not match the video Frame-based files timed to the video's frame rate
Missing English captions for a US title, or a missing forced narrative for a dubbed track Your quote confirms which files your release needs and which we will prepare

If Prime Video still returns an error after you submit, send us the message and the file and we will check it against your video. Amazon's own review decides acceptance.

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Do you offer bulk discounts and monthly rate cards for recurring work?

Amazon Captioning Services for ongoing teams often need predictable monthly budgeting.

  • list arrow Volume discounts available for high-minute orders
  • list arrow Monthly recurring rate cards available for steady Amazon pipelines
  • list arrow Consolidated invoicing options for procurement workflows

What do you need from me to start, and how do you handle unclear audio or multiple speakers?

Amazon captioning services start sooner when key inputs are provided upfront.

  • list arrow Send: video file or shareable link
  • list arrow Optional: script, speaker names, brand glossary, style preferences
  • list arrow Unclear audio: we flag sections and confirm wording with you
  • list arrow Multiple speakers: consistent speaker IDs and timing notes
Client uploads a video link, script and glossary to Amazon Captioning Services intake to start captions quickly.

Case Study: English to English | Captioning & Transcription for Amazon Prime Content

Client Information

Client Industry: Media & Entertainment (Reality Travel Series Production)

Location: United States

File Information

File Type & Duration: Video (mp4), 24 minutes 11 seconds

Goal

The client, an independent producer preparing to release a 10-episode reality travel series on Amazon Prime Video, required captioning that strictly complied with Amazon’s delivery specifications. With the intention of securing platform acceptance, the client requested services only for the first episode as a pilot submission. Although the client had an original script with voiceovers and narration, it lacked transcription for spontaneous interviews and ad-lib segments, elements essential for accurate captions. The client emphasized the need for closed captions that could be toggled on/off, aligning with Amazon's standard for non-fiction content.

Key Challenges

  • list arrow Compliance with Amazon's technical and editorial guidelines
  • list arrow Partial script availability: The script included narration and VO lines but omitted interviews and natural dialogue.
  • list arrow Content complexity: The video involved 3 to 5 speakers with varying tones and unscripted segments.
  • list arrow Time sensitivity: The client required rapid turnaround to assess Amazon’s acceptance before commissioning the rest of the series.

Speakers & Languages

Number of Speakers: 3 to 5

Language: English (source and target)

Delivery Time

Turnaround Time: Within 2 business days

Strategy

The Vanan team initiated the project by first validating the client's Amazon compliance requirements. Despite the script provided, the team opted for a verbatim transcription approach to accurately capture unscripted interviews and commentary. Time codes were omitted per client direction, and the final output was formatted as an .srt caption file suitable for Amazon Prime submissions. Continuous communication with the client ensured clarity on deliverables, with a focus on delivering high fidelity captions that met both accessibility and technical compliance standards.

Results

  • list arrow High-quality .srt file delivered, meeting Amazon’s togglable closed caption standards.
  • list arrow Customer validation achieved: The client was confident enough in the deliverables to consider captioning the remaining 9 episodes.
  • list arrow Streamlined process: Efficient project management led to on-time delivery with no revision cycles required.
  • list arrow Service alignment: Successfully met platform compliance for a major streaming service, aiding in content readiness for distribution.

Testimonial

"I wasn’t sure what Amazon would require, but Vanan handled everything seamlessly. The captions were accurate and exactly what I needed for submission. Looking forward to working on the remaining episodes!" - Michael, Media Industry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We caption Prime Video titles in English and 100+ other languages and prepare each file to the timed text requirements Amazon publishes on Video Central: an accepted format, timings that run from your video's 00:00 timecode origin, and timing checked line by line. Amazon's own review decides acceptance.


Yes. SDH tracks add speaker identification and descriptions of sound effects and music to the dialogue. Prime Video prefers captions or SDH over subtitles alone, so we prepare SDH as its own track whenever your title needs one.


Yes. Every episode is captioned to one style sheet, with the same speaker names and timing conventions across the season, and the delivery schedule is agreed before work starts. Bulk orders receive discounts.


A senior reviewer checks every file for accuracy, timing and completeness against the final audio. A final quality check then confirms the format, the 00:00 timecode origin and the frame rate against Prime Video's published file requirements.


Yes. Native linguists translate subtitle tracks in 100+ languages from the same timed master and keep each line within Prime Video's reading-speed limits. Subtitle translation starts at $11.20 per minute.


Amazon captioning services start at $1 per minute for English captions and $7 per minute for other languages. Burned-in captions start at $5 per minute and subtitle translation at $11.20 per minute. We offer discounts on bulk orders and special discounts for students and NGOs. Send your runtime for a free quote.


Yes. Captioners sign non-disclosure agreements, files move through secure transfer, and access is limited to the team assigned to your title.


Upload the video or share a secure link, tell us the delivery route, languages and deadline, and we return caption files ready for you to submit. You receive the price and delivery date in writing before work starts.


They are captioning services that prepare closed caption files for titles distributed on Amazon Prime Video. The work covers transcribing the dialogue, timing each caption to the video, adding speaker and sound information, and delivering the file in a format Prime Video accepts. For titles in the US locale, Prime Video requires English captions.

Open captions are burned into the picture and are always visible. Closed captions sit in a separate file, so viewers can turn them on or off. Both help viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing follow the dialogue, and they also help in noisy places and for viewers watching in a second language.

Send us your video as an MP4, MOV or other common video file, or as a secure link, with any script you have. We return Amazon closed captioning in a timed text format Prime Video accepts, such as SRT or SCC, and in other formats from our full list for other platforms. The requirements table on this page lists every format Amazon accepts, including Lambda Cap, which Amazon requires for Japanese timed text.

Yes. Requirements differ by territory: English captions are required for titles in the US locale, Japanese timed text must be delivered as Lambda Cap, and Prime Video asks for a separate forced narrative file for each dubbed audio language. Tell us the release territories and audio languages, and your quote confirms which of those files we will prepare.


We offer standard delivery in 2 to 3 business days and rush delivery within 2 to 24 hours, with the exact rush time based on file length, language and audio quality. Delivery time is calculated from the total video minutes and the number of languages, since each language needs its own caption file and review. Share your runtime and languages for an exact schedule.
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