Catalan subtitles for international productions
A foreign production may need a Catalan version for audiences in Catalonia, institutional use, broadcasting, education or other distribution requirements.
We can translate from existing English or Spanish subtitle files, work from another source language or create the subtitle file from the audiovisual material when no timed text exists.
The target version is adapted to the available timing and reading conditions rather than forced into a literal word-for-word structure.
Catalan to English subtitles
Catalan is also a source language for international production.
Films, documentaries, interviews and other content originally recorded in Catalan may need English subtitles for festivals, distributors, sales agents, broadcasters or global audiences.
We can prepare British English, US English or another agreed variety according to the target market.
Where the original includes both Catalan and Spanish, we take that multilingual structure into account rather than assuming that every spoken segment belongs to one source language.
Valencian as a specified project requirement
When a client specifically requests Valencian, that requirement should be defined at the start of the project.
We follow the linguistic criteria agreed for the production and keep them consistent throughout the subtitle file.
This is particularly relevant for institutional, educational and regional distribution where the requested variety is part of the deliverable rather than a secondary preference.
Documentary and factual content
Documentaries often contain local place names, institutions, interviews and cultural references that need contextual understanding.
We can work from raw footage, a transcript or timed subtitles and use reference material to verify names and terminology.
If the production is being localised into several languages, the Catalan or Valencian version can be coordinated with Spanish, Basque, Galician, English and other outputs.
Film, television and streaming
Scripted dialogue requires attention to tone, humour, register and timing.
The subtitle must function within the scene. A line that is too long can interfere with viewing, while an early subtitle can reveal a joke or response before the character delivers it.
Where a platform or broadcaster provides a timed-text specification, we apply those requirements to the relevant delivery.
Corporate and institutional video
We translate interviews, campaigns, presentations, public information, product videos, internal communications and other corporate or institutional material into Catalan and Valencian.
Existing terminology, approved names and style guides can be used so that subtitle wording matches the client’s other publications.
For organisations operating across several parts of Spain, we can coordinate multiple language versions from the same source video.
Training and education
Courses, webinars, tutorials and recorded lectures can require Catalan or Valencian versions for learners in specific regions.
In these materials, subtitles often share the screen with slides, software interfaces and demonstrations. The text therefore needs to remain readable without competing unnecessarily with the visual instruction.
A source template can also be prepared for translation into additional languages.
Creating subtitles from Catalan or Valencian audio
If the production does not yet have timed subtitles, we can create them directly from the soundtrack.
This can include transcription, segmentation, spotting, timecoding and source-file review before any additional translations are produced.
Scripts, speaker lists and specialist reference material help verify names and terminology where available.
Multilingual releases in Spain
Catalan or Valencian may form one part of a release that also needs Spanish, Basque or Galician.
We can manage those outputs in a coordinated workflow and add international versions where required.
Shared project management is useful when names, product terminology, dates and recurring expressions must remain consistent across all language files.
File formats
We can work with common formats such as SRT, WebVTT, STL, TTML and SCC.
The required format should be based on the editing, broadcasting or publishing workflow rather than selected simply because it is widely recognised.
If a client or platform has its own specification, it should be supplied with the project assets.
Frequently asked questions
Can you translate English subtitles into Catalan?
Yes. We work from English and other languages into Catalan and can coordinate additional Spanish or regional-language versions in the same project.
Can Catalan be translated into English for international distribution?
Yes. Catalan can be the source language and we can prepare English subtitles for festivals, distributors, platforms and other international uses.
Do you provide Valencian specifically?
Yes. When the project requires Valencian, the expected linguistic criteria are agreed before work starts and applied consistently.
Can you create subtitles if I only have the video?
Yes. We can include transcription, timing and subtitle creation before translation.
Can you provide Catalan and Spanish versions together?
Yes. Several language versions can be managed from the same source production.
Do you work with clients outside Spain?
Yes. International projects can be quoted, managed and delivered entirely online.