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BATON Captions is the ultimate automated solution for all kinds of captioning needs. Designed for broadcasters and media professionals, the solution streamlines everything from caption generation to QC, automating caption correction, subtitling, review, regeneration, and editing. Harnessing the power of advanced machine learning (ML) and automatic speech recognition (ASR), BATON Captions ensures precise captioning every time. The cutting-edge Natural Language Processing (NLP) technology optimizes line breaks and segmentation, delivering a seamless viewing experience. With BATON Captions, media companies can significantly speed up the caption generation, QC, and verification processes for both live and on-demand (VOD) content. Experience unparalleled efficiency and top-notch quality in every caption.

BATON Captions identifies and reports any inaccuracies in captions and audio, along with compliance issues, giving broadcasters automated options for precise alignment and text corrections. It is the premier solution for flawless captions and audio compliance. Using this solution, captions can be regenerated in multiple versions, meticulously checked against actual audio essence, corrected, and seamlessly exported to any industry-supported caption format. The solution supports a wide range of subtitle and closed caption formats, enabling global reach of the content.

Flexible and adaptable, BATON Captions can be deployed on-premises or in the cloud, catering to the specific needs of an organization.

Trial Version of BATON Captions

Key Features & Highlights

One-stop Captioning Solution
- Industry-proven expertise for captions and subtitles QC
- Captions & subtitles generation, regeneration and correction
- Precise time stamping in scripts
- Feature-rich review for editing with frame-accurate playback
- Flexible Licensing: On-Prem / Hybrid
Multi-lingual Captions & Subtitles
- Fast, dynamic and reliable machine translation engine
- Subtitles for videos in 109+ languages including English, Spanish, French, Finnish, Polish, Portuguese and more
Accurate Captions
- Powered by ML and state-of-the-art speech recognition technology
- Natural Language Processing (NLP) for proper line breaks and segmentation

Comprehensive QC
- Audio and video synchronization
- Automatic format detection
- Conformance to OTT platforms
- Overlap issues for captions with burnt-in text
- Checks for reading speed, row count, character count
- Checks for frame rate, language and spelling
- Checks for presence of undesirable text
- Metadata conformance
- Rich QC reports
Format and API Support
- Embedded and side car formats, all major text and doc formats
- Rich set of API available as postman collection which can be downloaded from UI
Seamless Integrations
- Rest Based API
- Integrated workflow service
- Free of cost integration with Vantage

BATON Captions: A Complete Captioning Solution for All Content Creators

Broadcasters

BATON Captions empowers broadcasters to deliver high-quality closed captions that comply with FCC, Ofcom, ADA, and other international standards—effortlessly saving time and cost. Our solution enables broadcasters to stream high-quality captions simultaneously across TV, OTT platforms, and web broadcasts. With robust QC features, captions are perfectly timed and error-free, making them ready for re-telecast without additional processing.

Streaming Services

Our advanced captioning and subtitling solution helps streaming platforms reach global audiences with multi-language captions and subtitles, ensuring viewers enjoy content in their preferred language. Captions not only improve accessibility but also boost searchability, watch time, and viewer retention.

Streaming services receive content from multiple vendors and need to ensure that the content meets the standards of their platform. We ensure compliance with platform standards through accurate speaker detection, semantic segmentation, and rigorous quality checks. With capabilities like auto-captioning entire libraries, generating subtitles in 100+ languages, and managing bulk localization, BATON Captions makes global content delivery seamless.

Post-Production Studios

BATON Captions integrates effortlessly into post-production workflows, delivering error-free, well-timed captions aligned with editing and mastering pipelines. Features like customizable timing, styling, and multiple export formats (SRT, SCC, VTT, EBU-STL, etc.) make it a trusted choice for studios. Whether adjusting frame rates, syncing audio, performing spell checks, or preparing content for distribution, our solution simplifies every step.

Sports Media & Leagues

Our solution enables sports broadcasters to caption press conferences, interviews, and behind-the-scenes content in multiple languages with subtitles—expanding audience reach. Features like roll-up to pop-on conversion, missing caption generation, and segmentation fixes help streamline VOD replays and content repurposing. With precise speaker marking, spell-check, and language support, BATON Captions ensures accuracy and engagement.

News Agencies

Through seamless API integration with CMS and newsroom systems, BATON Captions converts raw footage into multi-language captioned or subtitled clips within minutes—helping agencies deliver stories faster. Internationalized captions enhance audience reach, improve SEO, and boost discoverability, giving newsrooms a competitive edge in today’s fast-paced media landscape.

Educational Institutions

From K-12 classrooms to higher education and corporate L&D, BATON Captions makes learning accessible and inclusive. Institutions can embed captions into LMS platforms, supporting students with hearing impairments, language learners, and global teams. Captioned lectures, webinars, and training videos enable on-demand learning, note-taking, and engagement across geographies and time zones.

Government Bodies

Government agencies can use BATON Captions to make press conferences, public announcements, and broadcasts accessible to all citizens, including those with hearing impairments or language barriers. Multi-language captioning ensures transparency and inclusivity, so no one misses critical information.

Healthcare

Healthcare organizations can leverage BATON Captions for medical training, patient education, and internal communication. Accurate captions help patients understand diagnoses and care instructions while supporting professionals of all hearing abilities—bridging communication gaps and improving outcomes.

Archival

For archival workflows, BATON Captions ensures fast, accurate caption retrieval and compatibility with modern playback systems. Multi-language support allows archived content to be repurposed for global audiences, maximizing the value of existing media assets.

Social Media

Social media thrives on accessibility. BATON Captions enables creators, brands, and organizations to caption content accurately in multiple languages, breaking language barriers and boosting engagement. With most social content consumed on mute, captions ensure your message is seen, understood, and shared.