Live captions in every language, on every phone
Guests scan a QR code and read the speaker in their language as they talk. Captions in 100+ languages come with every plan, and adding a language never changes your price.
- 100+ languages included
- No app needed
What the listener sees
Read it your way.
Captions arrive line by line, the newest at the bottom. Each guest sets the page up for their own eyes.
Large text, high contrast
Text size, font, line spacing and four themes, including Contrast and Night.
The speaker’s own words too
Show the original under each translated line, and see who is speaking when it changes.
What you do as the organiser
Teach it your words. Watch it live.
- 1Add names and termsPut speaker names, places and special terms in the glossary so captions get them right.
- 2Remove a line before it spreadsFrom the operator console, take a caption line off every screen, with a few seconds to undo.
- 3Every language, one priceGuests choose their own language on their own phone. Adding a caption language never changes your price.
How it works
Step 1
The speaker talks
Sound comes from your sound desk or a computer’s microphone.
Step 2
InterScribe writes it down
Each line is transcribed and translated into every language a guest chose.
Step 3
The guest scans and reads
They scan the QR code, pick a language and read along on their own phone.
Good to know
What live captions won’t do
- 1Speech, not singingCaptions follow speech best. When the room sings, lines can lag or miss words.
- 2Not a certified translationTranslation is done by AI and can get a phrase wrong. For words that must be exact, check them, or bring an interpreter.
- 3The sound has to reach usA steady upload connection at the venue matters more than strong Wi-Fi. Clean sound from the desk beats a microphone across the room.
Which plans include it
Captions on every plan
Captions and translation in every language we support come with every plan.
| Feature | Community | Launch | Engage | Elevate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captions and translation, 100+ languages | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Glossary, names and context | Included | Included | Included | Included |
Works well with
- AI voiceHear the speaker in your own language.
- Sign languageA human signer beside the captions.
- Summaries and replayThe words stay after the session.
Where people use it
Questions about Live captions
Ask us something elseDo guests need an app?
No. They scan a QR code or open a link in their phone’s browser.
How many languages are there?
More than 100, all included on every plan. The full list is on our languages page.
Can people get the transcript afterwards?
Yes. Each language gets its own transcript, which you can download after the session.
Captions in their language, on the phone they have.
Hear a recorded sample, no sign-up. Then see what it costs for your room.