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Video Captions and Subtitle Services in Mumbai and Across India
Most people watch video on a phone, often with the sound off. If your words are not on screen, many of them never hear your message. Our video captions and subtitle services put those words where people can read them. We design burned-in captions that match your brand, time them to the speaker, break the lines where a person would naturally pause and supply an SRT file on request. You receive captioned masters plus a subtitle file, usually in 1–3 working days. Creators, brands and teams in Mumbai and across India use us to make their videos easier to follow and more accessible. Projects start from ₹3,500.
On this page
- 01Captions and Subtitles at a Glance
- 02What Our Video Captions and Subtitle Services Include
- 03Captions or Subtitles: What Is the Difference?
- 04Burned-In Captions or an SRT File: Which Do You Need?
- 05Caption Styles We Design
- 06How We Time and Break Captions
- 07Accuracy: Spelling, Names and Mixed Languages
- 08Captions for Reels, Shorts and Social Video
- 09Captions for YouTube, Podcasts and Corporate Video
- 10Why Captions Matter
- 11How a Captions Project Works With Us
- 12What to Send Us
- 13Captions and Subtitles in Mumbai
- 14Captions and Subtitle Cost in India
- 15Samples and Examples
- FAQFrequently Asked Questions
Captions and Subtitles at a Glance
Video Editing Agency by Picmatic Media designs burned-in captions and supplies SRT subtitle files from Kalyan, Maharashtra, with speaker-aware timing and clean line breaks, delivered in 1–3 working days, from ₹3,500.
- Works for: Reels, Shorts, YouTube videos, podcasts, explainers and corporate films
- Included: burned-in caption design, speaker-aware timing and line breaks, SRT on request
- You receive: captioned masters plus a subtitle file
- Turnaround: 1–3 working days
- Starting price: ₹3,500 per project
- Ordered as: single videos, batches and monthly packages
What Our Video Captions and Subtitle Services Include
Every captions project includes four parts: burned-in caption design, speaker-aware timing and line breaks, SRT subtitle files on request, and brand styling with safe zones.
Captions look simple, but good ones take care.
Burned-in caption design
Burned-in captions are part of the picture itself, so they appear on every platform and device, whatever the viewer's settings. We choose fonts, sizes, colours and placement to suit your brand, and we make sure the text is readable against any background, with outlines, shadows or soft panels when needed.
Speaker-aware timing and line breaks
A caption should appear when the words are spoken and disappear when the thought ends. We time each line to the speaker's rhythm, break lines at natural pauses and keep sentences from splitting in awkward places. When more than one person speaks, we make it easy to tell who is talking, with a change of position, colour or label.
SRT subtitle files
An SRT file is a separate text file with timings, which video platforms read and show as optional subtitles. We supply one on request, so you can upload it to YouTube, a website player or an intranet. Viewers can then turn subtitles on or off, and platforms can use the text to understand the video.
Brand styling and safe zones
We match your fonts and colours, and keep text clear of the areas that apps cover with buttons and usernames, so nothing important is hidden.
Captions or Subtitles: What Is the Difference?
Captions show the spoken words on screen for viewers who cannot or do not want to listen. Subtitles show the spoken words, often translated, for viewers who can hear the audio but may not understand the language.
- Captions show the spoken words on screen, along with important sounds. They are common on social videos, where text is part of the style.
- Subtitles show the spoken words, often translated into another language, for viewers who can hear the audio but may not understand it.
On many platforms the line between them is blurred, and we handle both. Tell us who the audience is and what they need, and we will recommend the right format.
Burned-In Captions or an SRT File: Which Do You Need?
Choose burned-in captions for social platforms where text should always show, choose an SRT file for platforms that support subtitle uploads, and choose both when the same video appears in different places.
- Burned-in captions suit Instagram, YouTube Shorts and TikTok, where captions should always show and can be styled to match your brand. They also suit videos shared through messaging apps, where subtitle files are not supported.
- An SRT file suits platforms that support subtitle uploads, such as YouTube, a website player or a company video library. Viewers can switch the text on or off, and you can add other languages later.
- Both suit videos that will appear in different places. We can deliver a captioned version for social media and a clean version with an SRT for platforms that support it.
Caption Styles We Design
We design four caption styles: clean and minimal, bold and energetic, highlighted words and branded panels. Whatever the style, captions are easy to read, never in the way and consistent.
- Clean and minimal. Simple, readable text in a quiet position, suited to documentary, corporate and educational videos.
- Bold and energetic. Large, high-contrast text that emphasises key words, suited to Reels, Shorts and ads.
- Highlighted words. The current word or a key phrase is highlighted in colour, which helps the eye follow the speaker.
- Branded panels. Captions inside a coloured box or bar that matches your brand, giving a consistent look across a series.
We can build the style into your brand kit.
How We Time and Break Captions
Readable captions use short lines, natural breaks, a comfortable reading speed, sync to the voice, clear speaker changes and respect for the frame.
- Short lines. We keep lines compact, usually no more than two at a time, so the eye can take them in at a glance.
- Natural breaks. Lines break at pauses and phrases, not in the middle of a name or a verb.
- Reading speed. Each caption stays on screen long enough to read comfortably. On fast speech, we condense the wording a little without changing the meaning.
- Sync to the voice. Words appear as they are spoken, and clear out when the thought ends.
- Speaker changes. A new speaker gets a new caption, with a clear sign of who is talking.
- Respect for the frame. Captions stay clear of faces, products and important graphics.
Accuracy: Spelling, Names and Mixed Languages
We transcribe from the audio and check every line against what is said. Names, brands and numbers are the most common errors, so a list or script helps, and we ask you to review captions before final delivery.
A caption with a spelling mistake is worse than no caption. If you send us a list or a script, we use it as the reference.
Many Indian videos mix languages, with English words in Hindi sentences or Marathi phrases inside an English talk. Tell us which languages appear in your video and which you want on screen, and we will confirm what we can support when we quote. Nobody knows your content better than you, so your review matters.
Captions for Reels, Shorts and Social Video
Short-form video depends on captions, because a viewer sees the words before they hear anything. We time captions to the beat, emphasise key words and keep them clear of app buttons.
For full vertical editing, see our Instagram reels editing services, which include burned-in captions in every Reel. For campaigns that run on several platforms, see our social media video editing services.
Captions for YouTube, Podcasts and Corporate Video
Longer videos use captions differently: YouTube may need an SRT file, a podcast may need captions on its clips plus a subtitle file for the full episode, and a corporate video may need both.
- YouTube. A tutorial or review may need an SRT file so viewers can switch subtitles on, along with clean on-screen titles and chapters.
- Podcasts. Captions on the short clips and a subtitle file for the full episode.
- Corporate video. Both burned-in captions and an SRT, so it works on every screen at work.
We prepare the right mix for each platform. See our YouTube video editing services, our podcast video editing services and our corporate video editing services for more.
Why Captions Matter
Captions help viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing, people watching in noisy or silent places and people watching in a language that is not their first. They also keep attention on the message.
- Accessibility. They help viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing follow the video.
- Noisy places. Trains, offices and waiting rooms make sound hard to hear.
- Quiet places. Some viewers cannot play sound at all.
- Second-language viewers. Reading along helps people watching in a language that is not their first.
Captions also make key points easier to remember. We treat them as part of good editing, not an afterthought.
How a Captions Project Works With Us
A captions project has five steps: brief and files, transcription, design and timing, review, and delivery. Most are ready in 1–3 working days.
- Brief and files. You share the video, any script or transcript, the languages and your brand style.
- Transcription. We write out the spoken words and check names, terms and numbers.
- Design and timing. We style the captions, time them to the voice and break the lines.
- Review. You check the text and the look through a link and send corrections, which we handle in a tracked revision workflow.
- Delivery. You receive the captioned masters and, on request, the SRT file, usually in 1–3 working days.
What to Send Us
Send the video, any script or transcript, a list of names and terms, the languages, brand assets, the platforms and your deadline.
A clear request helps us work quickly and accurately.
- The video, in the best quality you have, or the raw edit if captions should be added before the final export.
- A script or transcript, if one exists.
- A list of names, brands and technical terms with the correct spelling.
- The languages spoken in the video and the ones you want shown.
- Brand assets and any caption style you like.
- The platforms, and whether you need an SRT file.
- Your deadline and the number of videos.
Captions and Subtitles in Mumbai
Our studio is in Kalyan, part of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Teams in Mumbai, Thane and Navi Mumbai share videos online, review captions by link and receive finished files without a studio visit.
Mumbai audiences move between English, Hindi, Marathi and a blend of all three, which makes careful captions even more useful. The same remote workflow serves Pune, Delhi, Bangalore and the rest of India. See more on our video editing agency Mumbai page.
Captions and Subtitle Cost in India
Captions and subtitles start from ₹3,500 per project. The final price depends on video length, number of videos, speech, languages, caption style and speed, and we scope it before we start.
The price depends on:
- the length of the video
- the number of videos
- the amount of speech
- the languages
- the complexity of the caption style
- how fast you need delivery
You can order a single video, a batch for a month of posts or a monthly plan for regular content. We scope the work before we start, so the price and deliverables are clear up front.
Samples and Examples
Every Reel on our work page shows how we style and time captions, with clear type, careful line breaks and positions that stay inside the safe area.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do video captions and subtitle services include?
They include burned-in caption design, speaker-aware timing and line breaks, and an SRT file on request. You receive captioned masters plus a subtitle file.
#01How long does adding captions take?
Most captioning projects are ready in 1–3 working days. The length of the video, the amount of speech and the number of languages can affect the timeline, and we confirm it when we quote.
#02What is the difference between burned-in captions and an SRT file?
Burned-in captions are part of the video image and always show. An SRT file is a separate text file that platforms read as optional subtitles, which viewers can switch on or off.
#03Can you add captions to videos that mix English, Hindi and Marathi?
Tell us which languages appear in your video and which you want on screen, and we will confirm what we can support in your quote. We ask you to review the captions before final delivery.
#04What is the difference between captions and subtitles?
Captions show the spoken words on screen for viewers who cannot or do not want to listen. Subtitles show the spoken words, often translated, for viewers who can hear the audio but may not understand the language.
#05Do I need burned-in captions or an SRT file?
Choose burned-in captions for social platforms where text should always show, and an SRT file for platforms that support subtitle uploads, such as YouTube or a company video library. Choose both if the video will appear in different places.
#06Why should I add captions to my videos?
Captions help viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing, people watching in noisy or silent places and people watching in a language that is not their first. They also keep attention on the message and make key points easier to remember.
#07What do I need to send for a captions project?
Send the video, any script or transcript, a list of names, brands and technical terms with correct spelling, the languages spoken and wanted on screen, your brand assets, the platforms and your deadline.
#08Ready to Add Captions to Your Video?
Send us the video and a short brief, and we will design, time and deliver your captions. Get a Free Quote or message an editor on WhatsApp +91 91373 38678.