Professional Audio Description Services for Accessible Video Content
Make Your Videos Accessible to Every Viewer
Create inclusive viewing experiences with professional Audio Description (AD) services from DUBnSUB. We help broadcasters, OTT platforms, film studios, educational institutions, businesses, and government organizations make video content accessible to people who are blind or have low vision through clear, natural, and professionally narrated audio descriptions.
Our end-to-end audio description services include script writing, visual analysis, professional narration, recording, synchronization, localization, quality assurance, and final delivery. Whether you’re localizing a feature film, corporate training video, e-learning course, documentary, museum exhibit, or streaming content, our experienced team delivers audio descriptions that enhance accessibility while preserving the original viewing experience.
With support for 100+ languages, 3,200+ professional voice artists, and a global production network, DUBnSUB helps organizations create inclusive content for audiences worldwide.
Audio Description at a Glance
Languages Supported
100+
Voice Artists
3,200+ Native Professionals
Recording Studios
200+ Worldwide
Services
AD Script Writing, Narration, Recording, Localization & QA
Content Types
Films, OTT, TV, E-learning, Corporate, Museums & More
Delivery Formats
WAV, MP3, MP4, SRT, WebVTT & More
What Are Audio Description Services?
Audio Description (AD), sometimes called video description or descriptive narration, is an accessibility service that adds spoken descriptions of important visual elements during natural pauses in dialogue. These descriptions help people who are blind or have low vision understand actions, facial expressions, scene changes, on-screen text, and other visual details that are not conveyed through dialogue alone.
Rather than simply describing everything on screen, professional audio description focuses on the visual information that is essential for understanding the story, message, or instructional content.
A typical audio description project includes:
- Visual content analysis
- Professional narration
- Audio synchronization
- Final mastering and delivery
- Audio description script writing
- Studio recording
- Quality assurance
Whether it’s entertainment, education, or corporate communication, audio description ensures that visual content can be experienced by a wider audience.
Why Audio Description Matters
Accessibility is no longer an optional feature—it is an essential part of creating inclusive digital experiences. Audio description helps organizations make video content more accessible while supporting compliance with accessibility initiatives and expanding audience reach. Research and industry adoption continue to highlight the growing importance of high-quality audio description, particularly for streaming platforms and multilingual media.
Improve Accessibility
Reach a Wider Audience
Support Accessibility Standards
Enhance User Experience
Standard vs Extended Audio Description
The right approach depends on your content and available pauses in dialogue.
Standard Audio Description
- Fits narration into natural pauses
- Maintains original runtime
- Ideal for films, TV shows, documentaries, and corporate videos
- Most commonly requested format
Extended Audio Description
- Adds pauses where extra narration is required
- May slightly increase video duration
- Suitable for content with continuous dialogue or visually complex scenes
- Used when additional descriptive detail is necessary
Our accessibility specialists evaluate your content and recommend the most appropriate approach based on pacing, dialogue, and audience needs.
Our Audio Description Services
We provide complete audio description solutions tailored to different types of media and accessibility requirements.
Audio Description Script Writing
Our trained writers analyze every scene to create concise, informative descriptions that communicate important visual details without interrupting the flow of the content.
Professional Narration
Experienced voice artists record clear and engaging narration that complements the original soundtrack while maintaining a natural listening experience.
Multilingual Audio Description
Extend accessibility across international markets with localized audio descriptions in 100+ languages, recorded by native-speaking voice professionals.
Audio Description Localization
Beyond translation, we adapt descriptions to suit cultural and linguistic preferences, ensuring they remain accurate and meaningful for local audiences.
Audio Description for Existing Content
Already have published videos? We can create and integrate professionally recorded audio description tracks into your existing media without requiring you to recreate the original content.
Who Needs Audio Description Services?
Audio description benefits any organization that wants to make video content accessible, inclusive, and easier to understand for audiences with visual impairments.
Film &
Television
Enhance feature films, TV shows, documentaries, and children's programming with professionally narrated descriptions that convey important visual details without disrupting the story.
OTT & Streaming Platforms
Streaming platforms increasingly offer audio-described versions of their content to improve accessibility and reach wider audiences. We support multilingual audio description for movies, web series, documentaries, and original productions.
E-learning & Online Education
Make online courses, training videos, virtual classrooms, and educational content more inclusive by describing visual demonstrations, charts, diagrams, and on-screen actions.
Corporate Communications
Improve accessibility for employee training, onboarding videos, product demonstrations, presentations, and internal communications by ensuring visual information is available to every viewer.
Healthcare &
Medical
Support accessible healthcare communication through audio-described patient education videos, medical training materials, awareness campaigns, and instructional content.
Museums & Cultural Institutions
Provide visitors with richer experiences through audio-described exhibitions, galleries, historical presentations, virtual tours, and cultural programs.
Government & Public Sector
Help public organizations deliver accessible information, awareness campaigns, educational initiatives, and public service announcements that comply with accessibility goals.
Our Audio Description Process
Project Assessment
Script Writing & Adaptation
Narration & Recording
Audio Mixing & Synchronization
Quality Assurance
Final
Delivery
Quality You Can Rely On
Creating effective audio descriptions requires more than accurate narration. It demands careful planning, professional recording, and thorough quality control to ensure viewers receive a natural and meaningful experience.
Every project benefits from:
- Experienced accessibility writers
- Professional recording studios
- Multi-stage quality reviews
- Native-speaking voice artists
- Audio synchronization specialists
- Dedicated project management
Deliverables
Audio Files
- WAV
- MP3
- AAC
- Broadcast WAV (BWF)
Video Deliverables
- Audio-described video
- Broadcast-ready master files
- Platform-specific exports
Supporting Assets
- Audio description scripts
- Time-coded narration scripts
- Localized versions (where applicable)
- Quality assurance reports
Our deliverables are customized to match the technical specifications of broadcasters, OTT platforms, educational institutions, corporate learning systems, and digital publishing platforms.
Turnaround Time
Delivery timelines depend on the length of the content, number of languages, and production complexity.
Our Audio Description Services
We provide complete audio description solutions tailored to different types of media and accessibility requirements.
End-to-End Accessibility Solutions
From content assessment and script writing to narration, recording, synchronization, quality assurance, and final delivery, we manage the complete audio description workflow through a single point of contact.
Experienced Accessibility Specialists
Our team understands how to describe visual content clearly, concisely, and naturally. Every script is created to enhance the viewing experience without overwhelming the listener or interrupting the flow of the original content.
Native Voice Artists in 100+ Languages
With access to 3,200+ professional voice artists, we provide multilingual audio descriptions that sound natural and culturally appropriate for audiences around the world.
Broadcast-Quality Production
We use professional recording studios and industry-standard production workflows to create audio description tracks suitable for television, OTT platforms, educational platforms, corporate training, and digital distribution.
Scalable for Global Projects
Whether you need a single-language corporate video or multilingual accessibility support for a global content library, our production teams ensure consistency across every version.
Accessibility Standards & Best Practices
Professional audio description should do more than narrate what appears on screen—it should communicate the information viewers need to fully understand and enjoy the content.
Our workflow follows widely accepted accessibility and media localization practices by focusing on:
- Accurate descriptions of important visual elements
- Consistent terminology and pronunciation
- Professional audio quality
- Natural narration that fits between dialogue
- Clear synchronization with the original soundtrack
- Native-language review for multilingual projects
Factors That Influence Audio Description Costs
Every project is different, and pricing depends on the scope and production requirements.
Common factors include:
- Video duration
- Script writing requirements
- Voice talent requirements
- Delivery timeline
- Number of target languages
- Number of deliverables
- Audio mixing and synchronization
- Required output formats
After reviewing your content and accessibility goals, our team will recommend the most suitable workflow and provide a customized quotation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are audio description services?
Audio description is an accessibility service that adds spoken narration describing important visual elements during natural pauses in dialogue, enabling people who are blind or have low vision to better understand video content.
Who needs audio description?
Audio description is commonly used by broadcasters, OTT platforms, educational institutions, businesses, museums, healthcare organizations, government agencies, and content creators who want to make their videos more accessible.
What types of content can you describe?
We provide audio description for films, TV shows, documentaries, e-learning courses, corporate videos, advertisements, museum exhibits, promotional videos, training materials, webinars, and more.
Do you provide multilingual audio description?
Yes. We offer professional audio description in 100+ languages, using native-speaking voice artists and localization specialists.
Do you write the audio description script?
Can you work with existing videos?
Absolutely. We can create and integrate audio description tracks into your existing video content without requiring a complete re-edit of the original production.
What's the difference between subtitles and audio description?
Subtitles convert spoken dialogue into on-screen text, while audio description narrates visual information that cannot be understood through dialogue alone. The two services complement each other to improve accessibility for different audiences.
Can audio description be combined with dubbing?
What file formats do you deliver?
We deliver audio and video files in formats such as WAV, MP3, BWF, MP4, and platform-specific formats, along with supporting scripts where required.
How long does an audio description project take?
Do you support accessibility projects for streaming platforms?
Yes. We support broadcasters and OTT platforms with scalable audio description workflows for movies, series, documentaries, and digital content libraries.
Can you meet urgent deadlines?
Is audio description available for live events?
Can you sign an NDA?
Ready to Make Your Content More Accessible?
Accessibility allows more people to experience and engage with your content. Whether you’re producing a feature film, streaming series, educational course, corporate training video, or public information campaign, professional audio description helps ensure that viewers with visual impairments can enjoy the same story, message, and information as everyone else.
At DUBnSUB, we combine accessibility expertise, professional narration, multilingual capabilities, and quality production to deliver audio description services that meet the needs of broadcasters, businesses, educators, and content creators worldwide.
