Subtitle Studio
Subtitle Studio
Subtitle Studio / WCAG subtitling
Subtitle Studio automatically checks whether your subtitles comply with WCAG 1.2.2. Reading speed, timing and completeness: the editor flags issues instantly and guides the reviewer step by step.
See the plansWCAG 1.2 (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, guideline 1.2) requires all video content to be subtitled so that hard-of-hearing and deaf viewers have equal access. For governments, education and many businesses, this is a legal obligation. WCAG 1.2.2 (level A) applies to pre-recorded video with audio.
For every cue, Subtitle Studio runs real-time WCAG checks: reading speed (max 17 CPS), maximum 2 lines per cue, line length, overlapping cues, minimum gap (80ms), uncovered gaps (>30 seconds) and empty cues. Issues are immediately highlighted in red.
Open the WCAG review mode via the button in the editor. You get a structured checklist: automated findings (clickable to the cue), gaps to assess (► play, ✓ no speech, ✗ speech missing) and a manual checklist for speaker identification. After completion, download a WCAG report (txt) with score, findings and conformance label.
Governments and municipalities: accessibility requirements have applied to public bodies for some time. Education: learning materials on video must be accessible to all students. Broadcasters and media companies: subtitling is daily work there; a checkable report helps at delivery. Businesses: since 28 June 2025 the European Accessibility Act sets requirements for, among others, web shops and digital services.
Budget, all automatic checks (CPS, overlap, line length, gaps) included. WCAG review panel included. After the review you get a report with score, findings and conformance label. Pro, additionally: formal WCAG report (PDF) with company name and conformance label; priority processing; all 22 languages for international WCAG-required content.
For governments and government-affiliated institutions, accessibility requirements have applied for some time. Since 28 June 2025, the European Accessibility Act (EAA) also sets requirements for, among others, web shops and digital services. Consult your legal adviser for your specific situation.
Subtitle Studio automates technical checks (CPS, timing, overlap) and guides the human review. The report is a tool; a formal audit by an accredited accessibility expert is your own responsibility.
WCAG 1.2.2 does not specify an exact figure, but a maximum of 17 characters per second (CPS) is common practice. Subtitle Studio enforces this limit.
WCAG 1.2.2 requires all spoken text to be subtitled. Speaker identification is recommended but not strictly required at AA level. Subtitle Studio asks the reviewer to check this manually.
The trial runs the complete Pro workflow. No payment details needed, just your e-mail address, and your video stays on your own Mac. What do you have to lose?
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