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Closed Captioning Services in Vancouver for All Video Types
Reliable & Trusted Closed Captioning Services in Vancouver, BC
Quick Transcription Service has been providing reliable and trusted closed captioning services at reasonable closed captioning rates in and around Vancouver, British Columbia, for over a decade. We ensure accurate text representation and perfectly time-synchronized captions for a smooth viewing experience. Your content reaches wider audiences through support for multiple languages and accessibility standards. We provide
DVD closed captioningDigital closed captioningYouTube closed captioningHD closed captioningTV closed captioningPhoto closed captioningMP4 closed captioningWMV closed captioningIf you’re searching for closed captioning services in Vancouver, our team makes the process simple, accurate, and on time. As a video closed caption provider in Vancouver, BC, we focus on clarity, compliance, and viewer comfort.
Got queries? Reach out to us at 1-800-230-7918 for top-quality translation services at an affordable rate of $1 per minute for English captions & $7 per minute for captions in other languages. Get accurate, secure, and confidential translations with fast turnaround times. We provide discounts on bulk orders plus special discounts for students & NGOs to keep services affordable.
Captions That Are Accurate, Certified, and Local to Vancouver
Our accurate & certified closed captioning services in Vancouver are designed to help you communicate clearly with every viewer. Our high-quality captioning captures each word with precision, and our familiarity with local culture lets us adapt phrasing to regional nuances. We keep low captioning rates so accessibility stays affordable for businesses, educators, and creators. Whether you’re in Vancouver or other major Canadian cities like Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, Gatineau, and Halifax, you’ll receive the same dependable service. Even clients in Las Vegas trust Quick Transcription Service for reliable results.
We offer flexible custom caption styling along with reliable pre-recorded captioning for all video types. Every project includes high-quality transcription and clear speaker identification for better understanding. Expect professional support, consistent formatting, and captions that strengthen engagement.
Industries We Serve
Film and entertainmentTV and broadcast mediaCorporate and businessEducation and eLearningHealthcare and medicalLegal and law enforcementGovernment and public servicesMarketing and advertisingNonprofits and community orgsTech and SaaS product demosCaptioning Solutions in Vancouver, BC, for Every Video Type
Our captioning services in Vancouver, BC, are built around real client needs—whether you’re creating training videos, marketing clips, documentaries, or social media content. We provide 24/7 captioning services to keep your workflow moving, even on tight deadlines. Our options include offline captioning, open captioning, video captioning, and broadcast captioning, so your content stays accessible across all platforms. Each file is handled by skilled captioners who check timing, spelling, and readability.
Captions also include detailed background noise descriptions and are scalable for various content types. Our captions bring added value with SEO benefits and strong file compatibility across platforms.
Varied Video Types We Caption:
YouTube videosTV shows and episodesMovies and short filmsMarketing and promo videosTraining and eLearning videosWebinars and Zoom recordingsConference and event videosDocumentary videosCorporate and business videosBroadcast news and programsSocial media videos (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn)Interviews and podcasts (video), and more.
Supported Foreign Languages for Captions and Subtitles
QTS provides closed captioning and subtitling services in Vancouver, British Columbia, in over 100 languages, which include English, Punjabi, Hindi, Quiche, Portuguese, Mandarin, Twi, French, Norwegian, Maltese, Rwanda, Mandingo, Japanese, Chinese, and all other major languages spoken worldwide. Whether your audience is local, international, or multilingual, we match your project with the right language experts. This ensures culturally accurate phrasing, proper name handling, and smooth readability. From corporate content to entertainment, multilingual captions help you reach more viewers, improve engagement, and meet accessibility standards in different regions and platforms. You get fast turnaround time while maintaining strict confidentiality and security for your files.
Closed Captioning Accessibility Standards We Follow in Vancouver
CRTC Closed Captioning Requirements (Canada) – We follow the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission rules for providing closed captions on broadcast and online programming in Canada.CRTC Mandatory Quality Standards for Captions – We align with CRTC quality expectations for accuracy, synchronicity/timing, completeness, and placement of captions.Broadcasting Act / Online Streaming Act (Bill C-11) Accessibility Direction – We caption in a way that supports Canada’s legal goal of barrier-free access to programming, including streaming content.Accessible Canada Act (ACA) – For federally regulated organizations and digital content accessibility, we produce captions consistent with ACA expectations, using WCAG as the technical guide.Accessible British Columbia Act (BC) – We support BC’s provincial accessibility framework by delivering captions that remove communication barriers for viewers with disabilities.WCAG 2.1 / WCAG 2.2 (Global Web Standard) – We follow Web Content Accessibility Guidelines for video:1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded) – captions provided for all prerecorded video with audio.
CAN/ASC EN 301 549:2024 (Canada’s ICT Accessibility Standard) – We align with Canada’s accessibility requirements for ICT products/services with video, including caption availability and usability.FCC Closed Captioning Rules (United States, 47 CFR Part 79) – For US-distributed TV/online content, we follow FCC standards, including the same four quality pillars: accuracy, synchronicity, completeness, and placement.AODA / WCAG 2.0–2.1 Compliance (Ontario, Canada) – When captions are used on Ontario-based websites or institutions, we ensure outputs meet WCAG caption rules referenced under AODA web accessibility requirements.
Discovering Vancouver Through Captions
Discovering Vancouver Through Captions: A Stunning Journey brings your content closer to the city’s identity and audience. Captioning the vibrant city of Vancouver allows you to experience its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural history. Situated on the Burrard Peninsula, Vancouver is surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and the towering North Shore Mountains. Highlights include Stanley Park, an expansive urban oasis that’s 10% larger than Central Park in New York City, offering scenic views and lush greenery. As Canada's largest port city, it also ranks as one of the world's biggest cruise terminals, rooted in Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh heritage.
Serving Vancouver and Other Key Locations
While our core focus is Vancouver, we also support clients across Canada and beyond. Toronto is one of the largest cities situated in Ontario, Canada. Toronto’s city proper population was 2,615,060 in 2011 and 2,794,356 in 2021. This is an industrial city with many manufacturing industries situated. Tourism is the major economic contributor. There are also many information technology, financial sectors, banks, telecommunication, and film production companies situated here. We continue to assist creators nationwide and also offer premier captioning services in the USA for accuracy and timeliness. You can also explore our specialized captioning services in Edmonton, Kelowna, and Winnipeg, designed to enhance accessibility and engagement.
Who Requires Closed Captions in Vancouver?
Content creators and YouTubersTV networks and producersBusinesses and HR teamsUniversities and training centersEvent organizers and conference hostsStreaming platformsMarketing agenciesPublic sector teamsStreaming Platforms We Caption For in Vancouver
Global streaming platforms (OTT): Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, Max (HBO), Hulu, Paramount+, Peacock, Discovery+, Crunchyroll, TwitchCanadian & Vancouver-relevant platforms: CBC Gem, Crave, CTV, Global TV, Citytv, Sportsnet NOW, TSN Direct, ICI TOU.TV, TVA+, Knowledge Network, CHEK+Video hosting & social streaming: YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook Video, Instagram Reels, TikTok, LinkedIn Video, X (Twitter) Video
Closed Captioning Formats We Deliver
If you’re unsure which file type you need, we’ll guide you based on where the video will be published. Our goal is to deliver captions that integrate cleanly with your editing software, broadcast system, or online platform without extra conversion work on your side.
Captioning File Formats:
Accepted: MPEG, MP4, MOV, M2TDelivered: .WEB VTT, .SRT, .XML, .MCC, .TTML, .CAP, .DFXP, .SCC, .STL, .TXT, .SMI, .ITT, .AAF
Case Study: English to English Closed Captioning Services in Vancouver for Television Broadcasting
Client Information
- Client Industry: Television Broadcasting
- Location: Los Angeles, CA
File Information
- File Type & Duration/Page Count: Video File (.m4v), 30 seconds
Goal
The client, a television broadcasting company, required embedded closed captioning for a short promotional video intended for broadcast. The primary objective was to ensure compliance with broadcast accessibility standards by adding accurate, embedded closed captions, even though the video contained only background music and action sequences without spoken dialogue. The client expected quick delivery to meet tight production deadlines and needed the output in a broadcast-ready format for immediate use on television.
Key Challenges
- ✦ File consisted solely of music and fast-paced action with no dialogue
- ✦ No pre-existing script or captioning reference provided
- ✦ Need for broadcast-compliant embedded captions
- ✦ Urgent turnaround requested due to production schedules
Speakers & Languages
- Number of speakers: None (no spoken dialogue)
- Language: English (captioning and instructions)
Delivery Time
- Duration: 2 business days
Strategy
The team engaged with the client to clarify expectations around captioning content, especially given the absence of dialogue. After confirming requirements, the specialists created closed captions indicating "Music playing" throughout the video, ensuring compliance with broadcast standards and accessibility guidelines. The video was then embedded with the appropriate captions and delivered in the required format. Ongoing client communication ensured all technical and compliance specifications were met, and adjustments were made promptly when clarifications were needed.
Results
- ✦ Achieved full compliance with broadcast accessibility requirements
- ✦ Delivered an accurately captioned, broadcast-ready video within the urgent turnaround
- ✦ Enhanced client workflow efficiency with clear communication and technical support
- ✦ Improved audience accessibility for televised promotional content
- ✦ Strengthened client trust in closed captioning service reliability Testimonial
Testimonial
"The process was smooth and the team was responsive to our unique captioning needs. Delivery was quick, and the final video met our broadcast requirements perfectly."
— Content Manager, Television Broadcasting, Los Angeles, CA.
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