Keep each subtitle on screen for a minimum of 1 second and a maximum of 7 seconds . 2. Styling and Formatting
Limit each line to a maximum of 42 characters , including spaces.
Use no more than two lines on screen at once.
Aim for a maximum of 20–21 characters per second (CPS) . If dialogue is too fast, compress the text while preserving meaning.
To ensure viewers can comfortably read dialogue without missing the action:
Keep each subtitle on screen for a minimum of 1 second and a maximum of 7 seconds . 2. Styling and Formatting
Limit each line to a maximum of 42 characters , including spaces.
Use no more than two lines on screen at once.
Aim for a maximum of 20–21 characters per second (CPS) . If dialogue is too fast, compress the text while preserving meaning.
To ensure viewers can comfortably read dialogue without missing the action: