Transcription
Accurate transcripts of speech in the original language, the foundation for subtitles, voice-over and searchable content.
Audio-video translation services in Dubai
A compelling message, in every language your audience speaks
Audiences increasingly give their attention to content built around video, sound and rich graphics, because it produces a truly compelling message. Taking that message into another language takes more than translated words.
Like any user interface, adapting audio and video text, translating scripts and producing professional voice-over each require a specialised skill set and engineering capability. Our multimedia localization team specialises in every type of multimedia localization, so your message stays consistent with the source.
Multimedia translation is a specialised branch of translation that transfers multimodal and multimedia content into another language and culture, using multimedia systems in the translation or in its delivery. Our professionals first transcribe the audio and then translate the content into the languages you need, adapting it for the corporate, marketing or training audience you are trying to reach.
What we do
Video and audio translation services
Studio-quality voice-over alongside multimedia translation, video and audio translation, subtitling and e-learning translation.
Subtitling
Translated subtitles timed to the dialogue and formatted for reading speed, delivered as SRT or WebVTT files or burned in.
Voice-over and narration
Studio-quality voice-over by native voice talent for corporate, marketing, training and documentary videos.
Dubbing
Full and partial dubbing that replaces the original dialogue with translated speech matched to the speakers on screen.
Subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
SDH captions that include speaker names and meaningful sounds as well as dialogue.
Audio description
Narrated descriptions of on-screen action for blind and partially sighted viewers.
Live subtitling and interpreting
Live subtitles and simultaneous interpretation for webinars, broadcasts and events.
E-learning video translation
Training modules and course videos with subtitles, voice-over and translated on-screen text.
Choosing the right option
Subtitles, voice-over or dubbing?
The right choice depends on your audience, your budget and how the video will be watched.
| Subtitles | Voice-over | Dubbing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What viewers get | Translated text on screen, original audio | Translated narration over lowered original audio | Translated dialogue replacing the original |
| Best for | Social media, YouTube, e-learning, films | Corporate, training, documentary, interviews | Animation, entertainment, children’s content, advertising |
| Viewer effort | Reading while watching | Listening | Listening, fully immersive |
| Turnaround | Fastest | Moderate | Longest |
| Relative cost | Lowest | Moderate | Highest |
Modes of translation and interpretation
Every audiovisual translation mode
Whatever your content and audience need, we provide the mode that fits.
Formats we work with
- Video: MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM
- Audio: MP3, WAV and other common formats
- Subtitles: SRT, WebVTT, or burned into the video
- Scripts: Word, PDF and plain text
Translation services for many multimedia types
Media we translate
Corporate and marketing videos
Company profiles, product demos, advertisements and social media videos.
Animation
Animated explainers, cartoons and motion graphics, including on-screen text.
Learning modules
E-learning courses, training videos and onboarding content.
TV shows and film
Series, documentaries and feature films for broadcast and streaming.
Audio files
Podcasts, interviews, recorded meetings and audio guides.
CDs, DVDs and archive media
Content on physical and archive media, digitised and translated.
How it works
From source video to translated release
Brief and quote
You share the video and target languages; we confirm the service, price and timeline.
Transcription
Speech is transcribed in the original language, or we work from your script.
Translation and adaptation
Native translators adapt the script for timing, reading speed and culture.
Production
Subtitles are timed, or voice-over and dubbing are recorded in sessions overseen by native-speaking directors.
Quality check
Sync, spelling, audio levels and on-screen text are checked against the source.
Delivery
Subtitle files, mixed audio or finished video, delivered in the format your platform needs.
Reasons to choose AGATO
A language service provider for your media
An experienced multimedia team
Native-language translators, skilled engineers, professional project managers and tools and application experts.
Directed recording sessions
Every recording session is overseen by a native-speaking professional director.
A dedicated transcription workforce
Highly knowledgeable, trained and focused transcribers, devoted to the finest multilingual transcriptions.
Flexible input and delivery
Highly flexible ways to receive your source files and deliver the finished work.
Studio-quality voice-over
Voice-over alongside multimedia translation, video and audio translation, subtitling and e-learning translation.
Assurance of quality
Every project is checked for accuracy, sync and consistency with the source before delivery.
FAQ
Video translation questions, answered
What is the difference between subtitles, voice-over and dubbing?
Subtitles show the translation as on-screen text while the original audio plays. Voice-over adds a translated narration over the video, usually with the original sound lowered underneath. Dubbing replaces the original dialogue with translated speech timed to the speakers on screen. Subtitles are the fastest and most affordable; dubbing is the most immersive.
Do you provide Arabic voice-over and Arabic subtitles?
Yes. Arabic is one of our most requested languages for subtitles, voice-over and dubbing, alongside English and more than 120 other languages.
Which video and audio formats can you work with?
Common video and audio formats including MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM, MP3 and WAV. Send the file itself or a secure link, and tell us how the finished video will be published.
Can you deliver subtitle files for YouTube, social media and e-learning platforms?
Yes. We deliver subtitle files such as SRT and WebVTT, timed and formatted for your platform, or subtitles burned into the video if you prefer.
Do you transcribe the audio before translating?
Yes. Our professionals first transcribe the audio, then translate the transcript into the languages you need. If you already have a script, send it with the video and we will work from it.
Do you provide subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing?
Yes. Subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH) include speaker identification and important sounds as well as dialogue, and we also provide audio description for blind and partially sighted viewers.
How long does video translation take?
It depends on the length of the video, the number of languages and the service. Subtitles are quicker than voice-over, and voice-over is quicker than dubbing. We confirm the timeline with your quote.
How much does video translation cost?
The price depends mainly on the running time of the video, the number of languages, the service (transcription, subtitles, voice-over or dubbing) and the technical delivery required. Send your video for a free quote.
Is unreleased video content kept confidential?
Yes. Unreleased films, campaigns and training material are handled only by the team working on your project, and we sign a non-disclosure agreement on request.
Related
Services and guides that go with video translation
E-learning translationCourses and training materials in 120+ languages.
Website translationWebsites localized for Arabic and 120+ languages.
Software localizationApps, SaaS platforms and games, localized.
Voice over servicesArabic and English narration, dubbing and IVR prompts.
Media translation and subtitlesIntegrating subtitles into translated media.
Corporate video translationTaking company videos to international audiences.