SDH & CLOSED CAPTIONS
Accessible captions for every viewer.
SDH and closed captions with speaker IDs, sound effects and accessibility formatting — meeting European Accessibility Act standards in 11+ languages.
OVERVIEW
What are SDH and closed captions?
SDH (Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard-of-hearing) and closed captions are accessible text overlays that include not just dialogue, but also speaker identification, sound effects and important audio cues. Unlike standard subtitles that assume the viewer can hear, SDH provides the complete audio experience in text form.
Our SDH and closed captions services support streaming platforms, broadcasters, public sector clients and educational providers across 11+ languages. Every caption is professionally formatted with speaker IDs, sound effect descriptions and accessibility compliance meeting European Accessibility Act 2025 standards and platform requirements.
Accessibility isn’t optional anymore it’s a legal requirement across Europe. As a TPN Gold certified production partner, DIGI MEDIA delivers SDH and closed captions that meet EAA standards, WCAG guidelines and platform-specific compliance recorded at our Riga voice-over studio. Explore our work or send a brief for a custom quote.
WHAT WE CAPTION
Accessible captions for every audience
From streaming series to public sector announcements, our SDH and closed captions cover every format where accessibility matters.
Streaming & Films
SDH for streaming platforms, films and premium content with full accessibility compliance.
TV & Broadcast
Closed captions for TV channels meeting broadcast and EAA standards.
Public Sector
Government services, ministries and EU project captions for inclusive communication.
Education & E-learning
Accessible course captions for online learning platforms and educational content.
Live Events
Live event SDH captioning and post-event accessibility delivery.
Corporate Content
Internal videos, training and brand content with full accessibility features.
WHY US
Why SDH captions need a specialist studio
Accessibility isn’t optional anymore. Native linguists, full SDH formatting and TPN Gold-certified content security make every project EAA compliant and platform-ready.
OUR PROCESS
How SDH captioning works at DIGI MEDIA
Five accessibility-focused steps from video file to EAA-compliant caption deliverables.
01
Source Intake & Audio Analysis
Receive video, identify speakers, sound effects and audio cues for captioning.
02
Caption Creation
Native linguists write captions with speaker IDs, sound descriptions and dialogue.
03
Timing & Reading Speed
Frame-accurate timing optimized for reading speed and accessibility standards.
04
EAA & Platform Compliance
QC for EAA compliance, WCAG guidelines and platform-specific caption rules.
05
Format & Delivery
Export in SCC, CEA-608/708, WebVTT or platform-required formats.
LANGUAGE CAPABILITIES
SDH captions across 11+ languages
Native linguists creating accessible captions across European, Baltic and Nordic markets meeting accessibility standards for every market.
INDUSTRIES
Industries we subtitle for
Subtitling services for industries where every viewer counts from streaming platforms to social media brands and e-learning providers.
Streaming & Broadcasting
SDH and accessibility captions for streaming platforms and broadcast content.
SEE IT IN ACTION
See our accessibility captions in action
See how DIGI MEDIA delivers SDH and closed captions for streaming platforms, broadcasters and educational partners across Europe and the Baltics — TPN Gold certified, EAA compliant.
FAQ
SDH and captions questions, answered
Everything streaming platforms, broadcasters and public sector teams ask about accessible captions.
What's the difference between subtitles and SDH?
Standard subtitles assume the viewer can hear and just need translation. SDH (Subtitles for the Deaf and Hard-of-hearing) includes everything speaker IDs, sound effects, music cues and audio descriptions — designed for full accessibility.
Do you meet European Accessibility Act standards?
Yes. All our SDH and closed captions comply with the European Accessibility Act (EAA) 2025, plus WCAG guidelines for digital accessibility.
Which caption formats do you deliver?
SCC, CEA-608, CEA-708, WebVTT, TTML, SRT and broadcast-ready formats. We also export platform-specific captions for Netflix, Amazon Prime, BBC iPlayer and major streaming services.
How long does SDH captioning take?
Standard turnaround is 2–6 business days depending on content length and number of speakers. Large series projects run in continuous workflows.
Do you provide live captioning?
Yes we offer live captioning for events, conferences and webinars, plus post-event accessibility delivery.
What's your pricing model?
SDH captions priced per minute of source video. Custom packages for series and high-volume projects. Request a custom brief we respond within 24 hours.
LET'S TALK
Ready to make your content accessible?
Tell us about your video, target languages and accessibility requirements — we'll respond within 24 hours with an SDH plan and quote.
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