Multilingual captioning — Asia
Optionfrontier provides high-quality captions and subtitles for video across New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific: professional transcription, native-language captioning, cultural localisation and platform-ready exports for TikTok, YouTube, Meta and broadcast.
Why multilingual captioning?
Captions increase reach, engagement and accessibility. For Asia-focused content, we combine linguistic accuracy with timing, style guides and keyword-aware localisation to keep your message intact across languages.
- Native linguists for 20+ Asian languages
- Platform-optimized files (.srt, .vtt, embedded hardsub)
- SEO-aware captions for discoverability in-region
Languages & specialties
East Asia
Mandarin (Simplified/Traditional), Cantonese, Japanese, Korean — native subtitling and character-set QA.
Southeast Asia
Thai, Vietnamese, Bahasa Indonesia, Malay — culturally appropriate phrasing and colloquial checks.
South Asia & more
Hindi, Bengali, Punjabi and more — regional dialect notes and multiple script support.
Our workflow
1. Transcription
Accurate verbatim base transcripts with speaker labels where needed.
2. Translation & localisation
Native linguists adapt tone, idioms and timing for each target market.
3. QA & delivery
Final QA, burn-in/hardcode options, and platform-ready file packaging.
Samples & formats
Turnaround & indicative pricing
| Service | Turnaround | From (AUD) |
|---|---|---|
| Base transcription (per min) | 24–48 hrs | $3.50 |
| Translation + caption (per target language/min) | 48–72 hrs | $6.50 |
| Rush (next-day) | 12–24 hrs | +50% |
| Bulk & enterprise | Custom | Contact for quote |
Team & native reviewers
Alex Chen
Our reviewers are native speakers based across Asia and New Zealand. We pair subject-matter specialists with native QA to ensure tone, legal sensitivity and cultural accuracy for each market.
FAQ
Start a multilingual captioning project
Send a sample clip and target languages — we'll provide a time-and-cost estimate within one business day.