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Subtitle Line-length Checker

Check subtitle lines against editable character, line-count, and reading-speed targets.

What this tool does

The checker reports each line’s characters plus estimated characters per second for the selected cue duration.

Check subtitle lines against editable character, line-count, and reading-speed targets.

The checker reports each line’s characters plus estimated characters per second for the selected cue duration.

Use the tool

Review subtitle readability

Paste one subtitle cue and set its duration and working targets.

Cue text and timing

Subtitle checks

21.2 chars/sec

Keep every decision connected
to the work it affects.
Line 1
29 chars
Line 2
23 chars

Within the selected line targets.

How to use it

Three quick steps

  1. 1Paste one subtitle cue and set its duration and working targets.
  2. 2Revise long or fast-reading lines before authoring captions.
  3. 3Verify the result in its real production context. Language, audience, platform, accessibility standard, and caption style affect appropriate limits.

Worked example

Example: Subtitle Line-length Checker

Review a two-line subtitle lasting 2.5 seconds before export.

Revise long or fast-reading lines before authoring captions.

FAQ

Questions about the subtitle line-length checker

Practical details about using the tool and understanding its result.

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