Buyer's guide
Which localisation service do I need?
Voice over, dubbing, subtitling, SDH, translation, transcription — it's a lot of overlapping terms. Answer a few quick questions and we'll point you to the right one, with a link to learn more and get a quote.
What are you starting with?
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between dubbing and voice over?
Dubbing replaces the original dialogue and is matched to the speakers — lip-synced or UN-style — so it feels native. Voice over lays a new narration over the top, often with the original audio still faintly audible, and is common for documentaries, corporate and e-learning.
Should I dub or subtitle my video?
It depends on audience and market. Subtitling is faster and cheaper and keeps the original performance; dubbing is more immersive and is expected in markets like Germany, Italy, Spain and France. Many global releases use a mix — our quiz points you to the right starting choice.
When do I need SDH or closed captions?
When you need accessibility for deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers, or to meet accessibility requirements. SDH and closed captions include speaker labels and sound descriptions on top of the dialogue.
Do I need translation or transcription?
Translation renders your content in another language; transcription turns spoken audio into written text in the same language. You often need transcription first (to get a script) and translation second.
What if I need several of these together?
That's the norm — a single project often mixes translation, voice, subtitles and captions. Tell us the whole job and we'll coordinate every part through one project manager.
Free tools
More free tools & resources
Subtitle reading speed checker
Check characters-per-second against your platform's spec.
Subtitle converter
Convert and clean SRT, VTT, SBV, TTML and more.
Script time calculator
Estimate recording time and studio cost from your word count.
Usage fee calculator
Estimate voice over usage and licence fees by media and term.
Localisation glossary
Plain-English definitions of voice over and subtitling terms.
Guides & how-tos
In-depth guides on subtitling, dubbing, voice over and localisation.
Tell us about your project
Whatever combination you need, we'll handle it end to end — one team, one project manager, 100+ languages.
