Recaptioned

Recaptioned is a term used to describe content for which captions have been added or revised after initial creation, typically to improve accessibility, correct errors, or provide translations. It applies to videos, live streams rebroadcasts, and archived media, and is used in film, television, and online distribution.

Recaptioning can produce closed captions, subtitles, or open captions, and focuses on accurate transcription, timing, speaker identification, sound effects, and relevant non-speech information. The goal is to make content accessible to deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences and to multilingual viewers.

The process usually includes transcription, time-coding, synchronization, and quality control. Tools frequently used include caption editors and video software such as Amara, Aegisub, or platform-specific captioning features. Workflows vary by format, from broadcast-ready captions to community-submitted captions for streaming platforms.

Recaptioning raises considerations of accessibility standards, localization quality, and copyright. In many jurisdictions, captions must meet accuracy and timing requirements; recaptioning of third-party content may require permissions from rights holders. Ethical practice emphasizes accurate, culturally sensitive translations and clear speaker labels.

See also: closed captioning, subtitles, transcription, accessibility, localization.