> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.salad.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Captions

> Generate accurate, industry-standard captions and subtitles using Salad Transcription API

*Last Updated: October 30, 2024*

# Captions with Salad Transcription API

## Introduction

Improve the accessibility and engagement of your video content with **Salad Transcription API’s Captions** feature.
Generate precise, industry-standard SRT files that are ready for use across various platforms and devices.

*Available in both Salad Transcription API and Transcription Lite.*

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## Key Features

### SRT Output for Captions and Subtitles

* **Industry Standard Compliance**: Adheres to the 84-character per caption limit for optimal readability.
* **Intelligent Segmentation**:
  * **Sentence Breaks**: Captions are ideally broken at the end of sentences.
  * **Punctuation Marks**: If necessary, breaks occur at natural punctuation.
  * **Word Boundaries**: As a last resort, captions break at word boundaries.

### Multilingual Captions

* **SRT Translation**: Translate captions into multiple languages, including:
  * English
  * French
  * German
  * Italian
  * Portuguese
  * Hindi
  * Spanish
  * Thai

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## Benefits

* **Enhanced Accessibility**: Assist viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing.
* **Global Reach**: Cater to international audiences with multilingual subtitles.
* **Improved Engagement**: Captions can increase viewer retention and comprehension.

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## Use Cases

* **Video Production**: Add captions to films, documentaries, and online videos.
* **Educational Content**: Provide subtitles for lectures and tutorials.
* **Corporate Communications**: Caption training videos and presentations.
* **Social Media**: Enhance videos on platforms where autoplay is muted.

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## Get Started

Create professional captions with ease:

* **Easy Integration**: Generate SRT files by setting the `srt` parameter to `true`.
* **Customize Captions**: Adjust settings like language and formatting to suit your needs.
* **Combine Features**: Use alongside translation and transcription for a complete solution.

Check our [technical documentation](/transcription/how-to-guides/features/captions)

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Make your content more accessible and engaging with **Salad Transcription API’s Captions** feature.