1. Understand the workflow
Make your videos accessible. Generate accurate captions for ADA Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 compliance. Export SRT, VTT, or burn captions in. Free tier.
VideoText workflow guide
Video Accessibility — Captions and Subtitles for ADA & WCAG Compliance
Accessible video requires accurate captions or subtitles. Under ADA Section 508, WCAG 2.1 Level AA, and Section 255 of the Telecommunications Act, videos on public-facing websites must include captions or transcripts for deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers. VideoText generates accurate captions from any video in under 2 minutes. Export SRT or VTT to upload as a closed caption track, or burn them directly into the video.
Choose the transcript, subtitle, or formatting workflowRoute this job to the right VideoText toolMove from raw media to export-ready text
Why teams use this workflow
- Video Accessibility is part of the VideoText transcription, subtitle, and workflow toolkit.
- Each page focuses on a specific transcript, subtitle, formatting, or export task so teams can match the workflow to the outcome they need.
- Use the related workflows below to move from raw media to searchable text, captions, summaries, translations, or client-ready transcript formatting.
How it works
2. Use the matching VideoText tool
Follow the related links to transcript, subtitle, translation, formatting, or free utility flows that match the page intent.
3. Export a usable asset
Turn media, subtitles, or transcript text into an output that is ready for publishing, editing, accessibility, or team handoff.
Outputs you can use immediately
Workflow summary
Make your videos accessible. Generate accurate captions for ADA Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 compliance. Export SRT, VTT, or burn captions in. Free tier.
Related workflow handoffs
The page links to transcript, subtitle, translation, formatting, and export workflows that naturally fit the task.
Practical next steps
Start with the matching VideoText tool, review the output, then export the asset your creator, editor, client, or team needs.
Frequently asked questions
Are captions required by law for online videos?
In the United States, ADA Section 508 requires federal agencies to caption all videos. WCAG 2.1 Level AA (the standard referenced by most accessibility legislation) requires captions for all pre-recorded video with audio. The EU Web Accessibility Directive has similar requirements. Private companies serving the public are increasingly required to comply under ADA Title III.
What is WCAG 2.1 Level AA for video?
WCAG 2.1 Success Criterion 1.2.2 (Captions, Prerecorded) requires synchronized captions for all pre-recorded video content. Success Criterion 1.2.3 (Audio Description or Media Alternative) requires either audio description or a full text transcript. VideoText produces both — a synchronized SRT/VTT caption file and a full text transcript.
How accurate do captions need to be for ADA compliance?
The FCC requires 99% accuracy for broadcast TV. WCAG does not specify a numeric accuracy threshold but requires captions to be "accurate" and "synchronized." AI-generated captions at 98%+ word accuracy generally meet this standard for most content. Technical and proper-noun-heavy content may need human review.
What caption format does YouTube require for accessibility?
YouTube accepts SRT, VTT, SCC, TTML, and SBV formats for caption uploads. SRT is the simplest and most widely compatible. Upload via YouTube Studio → Subtitles → Add Language → Upload file.
Is VideoText free?
Yes. Free tier includes 3 uploads per day. No credit card required. Pro plan is $40/month.
