Accurate transcription of audio/video files. Precise video captioning and subtitle creation in English or Spanish. Meticulous with proofreading and editing. Translation of legal documents, interviews, discourses, and more between English and Spanish.
Subtitles
English
Transcription Timestamping
Proofreading
Audio Transcription
Closed Captioning
Caption
Spanish
US English Dialect
Spanish to English Translation
Immigration Document Translation
Transcription Software
Translation
YouTube
Fluent
Santiago C.
San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina
$22/hr
4.8
129 jobs
Hi! My name is Santiago, I'm from Argentina.
I specialize in all jobs related to ENG-SPA languages and audiovisual content, such as translations/localization, subtitles, video editing, and even dubbing.
I'm always open, even searching, for new ideas and challenges where I can make a positive impact.
Feel free to check out my profile and contact me with any requests.
Subtitling
Subtitles
Spanish
Closed Captioning
English
Spanish to English Translation
English to Spanish Translation
Aegisub
Adobe Premiere Pro
Subtitle Localization
Adobe Photoshop
Subtitle Edit
Caption
Film Dubbing
Localization
Translation
Proofreading
Editing & Proofreading
SRT
Gabriel M.
Belo Horizonte, Brazil
$30/hr
4.9
333 jobs
I have been successfully working as a Professional Translator over the past 10+ years with more than 30,000 translated pages, 200 hours of subtitled videos, and 1,000+ concluded and client-reviewed projects on Upwork and other freelancing platforms, such as Workana and Freelancer.com.
Among the clients I have had the opportunity to work with, I have provided my services to many companies of various industries and sizes — from Fortune 500 Companies and International Translation Agencies to Local Small Businesses and Startups.
My translation expertise lies in the following fields: IT (Network, ITIL, Information Security, Business Continuity, etc.), Health (Nutrition, Diet, Drug Test, Technical Articles, etc.) and Marketing (Inbound & Outbound Marketing, Affiliate Marketing, Metrics, etc.).
About me:
I am from Brazil and I have a Bachelor's degree in Economics. As a Professional Translator, I have been working since 2015 and studying English for more than 15 years. I have had the opportunity to live and work abroad, in countries such as Chile, Japan, and South Korea.
Subtitles
Translation
Portuguese
Transcreation
Legal Translation
Technical Translation
English to Portuguese Translation
Portuguese to English Translation
Medical Translation
English to Spanish Translation
Website Localization
Mobile App Localization
General Transcription
Software Localization
Qandeel C.
Lahore, Pakistan
$8/hr
4.8
125 jobs
Need top-notch transcription and translation services? Look no further! As an expert full-time transcriptionist and translator fluent in both Urdu and English and 5 years of freelancing experience, I provide exceptional solutions tailored to your needs.
Services Offered:
Accurate transcriptions: I specialize in transcribing audio and video content in both Urdu and English, ensuring precise and detailed transcripts that capture every nuance of the source material.
Fluent translation: With my native-level fluency in English and Urdu, I offer seamless and accurate translation services, bridging the language gap and delivering translations that maintain the original meaning and tone.
Diverse content expertise: From interviews and podcasts to legal documents and business meetings, I handle a wide range of content across various industries, adapting my transcription and translation skills to meet your specific requirements.
Confidentiality and professionalism: Your sensitive information is treated with the utmost confidentiality and professionalism. I understand the importance of maintaining the privacy and integrity of your content.
Prompt delivery: I pride myself on delivering timely results without compromising quality. You can rely on me to meet your deadlines and provide exceptional service within your required timeframe.
Experience and Expertise:
With years of experience as a transcriptionist and translator, I possess a deep understanding of language nuances and cultural contexts in both Urdu and English. This expertise allows me to deliver accurate and culturally appropriate transcriptions and translations.
My fluency in Urdu and English enables me to capture the essence of the content and produce translations that resonate with your target audience. Whether it's transcribing Urdu content or translating English material into Urdu, I ensure the highest quality and linguistic accuracy.
For professional transcription and translation services that excel in accuracy and linguistic proficiency, contact me today. Let me provide you with tailored solutions that meet your transcription and translation needs with precision and expertise.
Video Transcription
General Transcription
Legal Transcription
AI-Generated Transcription
Indian English Dialect
Editing & Proofreading
Typing
English to Urdu Translation
Urdu to English Translation
Accuracy Verification
Data Scraping
Subtitle Edit
Transcription Software
Data Entry
David Y.
Abutig, Egypt
$40/hr
5.0
325 jobs
Top 1% Arabic Specialist handpicked by Upwork for Enterprise-level Translation,
Localization, Proofreading, Subtitling, and AI Data Training. Trusted by Scale AI
& Microsoft and more to deliver precision at scale — delivering Arabic translation,
localization, AI data training, annotation, and subtitling that delivers measurable
results.
Need flawless English-to-Arabic results with zero revisions, on-time delivery, and
proven ROI? You've found your specialist.
I'm David Yassa, founder of DYLINGUAX — a Top Rated Plus Arabic language expert
with 8+ years serving Fortune 500 companies, AI labs, and global agencies across
translation, localization, proofreading, subtitling, transcription, AI data
training, annotation, labeling, MTPE, Arabic SEO, and voice recording for AI
training.
🤝 Clients Who Trust Me
Working repeatedly with industry leaders validates every deliverable I submit:
Scale AI — high-volume Arabic recording, transcription, proofreading (QA) &
annotation for NLP pipelines.
Microsoft — UI/UX localization & linguistic quality review.
LXT — dialect-sensitive voice recording, transcription, proofreading, and
reviewing for AI training datasets.
Flitto — crowd-verified Arabic translation & proofreading at scale.
Infuse — multilingual content translation, localization, proofreading &
SEO-adapted copy.
Labelbox — data labeling & text annotation for Arabic ML models.
Productive Playhouse / Playhouse Inc — educational content subtitling &
localization.
These aren't one-off gigs — they're ongoing partnerships built on trust, accuracy,
and zero missed deadlines.
────────── CORE SERVICES ──────────
🌐 Arabic Translation, Localization & MTPE
Legal: contracts, court filings, NDAs, compliance policies
Medical & Life-Science: patient reports, CTDs, pharma labeling
Technical & Software: UI/UX strings, manuals, help centers
Marketing, Arabic SEO & Copywriting: websites, ad copy, email sequences,
social media, SEO-optimized content for MENA markets
MTPE (Machine Translation Post-Editing): human refinement of MT output
to publication-ready quality
🤖 AI Data Training Services
Arabic data annotation & labeling for NLP/ML models
Transcription for AI training datasets (verbatim | clean-read | dialectal)
Voice recording for AI training (Modern Standard Arabic & native Egyptian
Arabic dialect)
Linguistic QA & validation for Arabic AI outputs
🎬 Subtitling (SRT / VTT / ASS)
Films, e-learning, YouTube, Netflix-style series, corporate training videos
🔍 Proofreading, Editing & DTP
Grammar, tone consistency, terminology alignment, style guide compliance,
and desktop publishing (DTP) formatting across Arabic documents
────────── PROVEN RESULTS ──────────
📊 Localized 150,000-word SaaS UI → MENA sign-ups ↑ 30% in 90 days
📄 Translated 50,000-word Share-Purchase Agreement → 0 revision requests
🎬 Subtitled 15 hrs of corporate training videos → course completion ↑ 18%
🎙️ Transcribed 900+ hours of dialect-heavy audio → 98.4% QA accuracy
🤖 Delivered 200,000+ words of annotated Arabic data for AI training pipelines
────────── WHY CHOOSE ME ──────────
✅ 100% Human — zero MT / ChatGPT; dual-step QA on every project
✅ Top Rated Plus — long-term client partnerships, zero missed deadlines
✅ AI-Ready — experienced in annotation, labeling & recording workflows
✅ Dialects — Modern Standard Arabic & native Egyptian Arabic (a rare
combination for dialect-sensitive projects)
✅ Tools — SDL Trados Studio, MemoQ, Phrase, Aegisub, Subtitle Edit,
Labelbox
✅ Secure — signed NDAs, GDPR-compliant workflows
────────── WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT ──────────
Most translators handle words.
I handle outcomes.
Whether you need Arabic localization that converts MENA users, subtitles that pass
Netflix QC, MTPE that saves budget without sacrificing quality, or Arabic training
data that makes your AI model actually understand the language — I bring domain
expertise, cultural intelligence, and obsessive attention to detail to every single
file.
💬 Tell me your target audience and deadline — I'll send you a tailored plan
within a few hours. Most projects start within 24 hours.
Subtitling
Subtitles
Transcription Timestamping
Arabic
General Transcription
Egyptian Arabic Dialect
English to Arabic Translation
Data Collection
Software Localization
Christian Theology
Arabic to English Translation
Native Fluency
Website Translation
Proofreading
Project Management
Localization
Fusha Arabic
Translation
Video Transition
Editing & Proofreading
Philip S.
Nairobi, Kenya
$8/hr
4.7
37 jobs
How may I help?
How would you like your final deliverable file to be? Would you like it in Google Docs or Word? Do you have another platform where we'll be getting the work done?
I am flexible and adaptive to meet your project's requirements, making it a success. I am your go-to-guy for matters dealing with English Transcription & Proofreading, Swahili Translation, and SrT (Subtitles) creations and reviewing, just to mention a few. Here's why;
I specialize in;
》English Transcription of audio, video, meetings, interviews, podcasts, YouTube videos, songs, legal proceedings, and other highly confidential materials, maintaining the highest amount of discretion while working on the confidential files.
》Proofreading and editing documents, articles, AI-generated transcripts, Swahili translated materials for accuracy checking, etcetera.
》Swahili Translation and Proofreading, either from English to Swahili or vice versa.
》Making of subtitles and SRT Files for both English and Swahili Languages, as well as other local languages.
》Reviewing, editing, and ensuring accurate timecodes for SRT/ Subtitles Files, either human-generated or machine-generated.
》Making of Flashcards
I love what I do, and I am always dedicated to everything I put my hands on, assuring high quality and accurate work.
What you'll get as a result of our collaboration;
-Fast work turnaround without compromising on quality.
-An efficient worker.
-Total 100% on availability and communication, as I'd be your go-to guy.
-A decisive and enthusiastic worker who would always look for ways to better your project and ideas to make it a success.
-Effective communication between us 24/7.
-Lastly, you'll get value for your Money 100%.
I strive off meet clients' demands and ensure their satisfaction.
Below are some of the reviews clients have left on my page after successfully collaborating on different projects.
Pls don't hesitate to let me know how I can help :)
Regards
Philip
Subtitles
English
Video Transcription
Audio Transcription
Transcription Timestamping
Swahili
General Transcription
US English Dialect
Translation
English to Swahili Translation
Editing & Proofreading
SRT
Voice Acting
AI Model Training
How it works
Post a job for freePost a job
Tell us what you need. Create your own job post or generate one with AI then filter talent matches.
Hire top talent fast
Consult, interview, and hire quickly, so you can meet the freelancers you're excited about.
Collaborate easily
Use Upwork to chat or video call, share files, and track project progress right from the app.
Payment simplified
Manage payments in one place with flexible billing options. Only pay for approved work, hourly or by milestone.
Don't just take our word for it
“Upwork provides an umbrella-level of security. I can see a talent’s work history and ratings. I can hold payments in escrow. I can communicate through Upwork Messages instead of working through my email address.”
KD
Kim Darling
Emerald Tiger
“Upwork is the best platform to hire skilled professionals when we're not looking for a full-time employee. All the companies in our portfolio use Upwork to find talent across a wide range of fields.”
DM
David Merry
Kinetic Investments
“Our very specific requirements can be a challenge—With Upwork, we’re able to access a bigger community to ensure the success of our projects.”
KK
Katja Krohn
Summa Linguae
How do I hire a Subtitling Specialist on Upwork?
You can hire a Subtitling Specialist on Upwork in four simple steps:
Create a job post tailored to your Subtitling Specialist project scope. We’ll walk you through the process step by step.
Browse top Subtitling Specialist talent on Upwork and invite them to your project.
Once the proposals start flowing in, create a shortlist of top Subtitling Specialist profiles and interview.
Hire the right Subtitling Specialist for your project from Upwork, the world’s largest work marketplace.
At Upwork, we believe talent staffing should be easy.
How much does it cost to hire a Subtitling Specialist?
Rates charged by Subtitling Specialists on Upwork can vary with a number of factors including experience, location, and market conditions. See hourly rates for in-demand skills on Upwork.
Why hire a Subtitling Specialist on Upwork?
As the world’s work marketplace, we connect highly-skilled freelance Subtitling Specialists and businesses and help them build trusted, long-term relationships so they can achieve more together. Let us help you build the dream Subtitling Specialist team you need to succeed.
Can I hire a Subtitling Specialist within 24 hours on Upwork?
Depending on availability and the quality of your job post, it’s entirely possible to sign up for Upwork and receive Subtitling Specialist proposals within 24 hours of posting a job description.