AI captioning is the process of taking audio and simultaneously converting it into text in real-time using AI speech to text transcription software. The advantage of live AI captioning is it can enhance the attendee experience for meetings, conferences, training, and a wide range of other event types.
Live captioning services should be offered in addition to audio translation so attendees have the option of selecting their preferred output - text, audio, or both. This provides the most flexibility for meeting participants and helps maximize attendee learning and engagement.
Wordly translation software provides real-time translation, captions, and subtitles in dozens of languages through a SaaS based AI-powered platform which eliminates the need for human interpreters. Wordly provides both live AI captioning and AI subtitles, enabling attendees to read along in the language of their choice. The output is a high-quality real-time transcript. AI captioning comes standard with Wordly - there is no additional charge.
Presenters speak in their preferred language and attendees can follow along using their computer, tablet, or smartphone at both in-person and virtual events. Meeting organizers can also display captions in multiple languages on the main presentation screen and monitors located in the room.
Wordly can also generate transcript files that you can use to create captions, subtitles, and video captioning for on-demand content.
Both meeting organizers and attendees have a wide range of options to tailor the captioning experience to meet their needs.
Let attendees access captions on their phone, tablet, or computer by scanning a QR code or clicking a link. They do not need to download anything or create an account.
Using Wordly Display Mode, you can also display captions on large monitors placed on the stage and around the room - as well as in an overlay on the presentation screen.
Wordly Display Mode provides a wide range of customization options. To learn more about these and other features, schedule a demo.

Sample Display Mode Image
Some of the options are listed below:
All of these options are easily configured by the meeting organizer in the Wordly Display Application. Your Wordly Customer Success Rep can review these options and show you how to make configuration changes.
These features are available for both same language captions (output language = input language) and translated subtitles (output language is translated).
For example:
Pro Tip - You should always test the display settings in the meeting rooms prior to each event to ensure they meet your requirements.
If attendees are using their personal device instead of reading captions on a monitor in the room, they have access to multiple customization options. These options are all accessible from the Wordly Attend user interface and every attendee can select their personal settings.
Some of the options are listed below. To learn more about these and other options, schedule a demo:
The image below shows one example of how captions would display on a mobile phone. To see examples of how the captions would look on other devices, and using the various customization options, schedule a demo.
AI captioning also includes other Wordly features like:

We are constantly making additional enhancements based on customer feedback, so if you are looking for a feature not listed, schedule a demo and we can let you know when it will become available.
You can schedule a demo to experience the speed, accuracy, and ease of use.
In addition to conducting extensive testing prior to your event to ensure you have the desired configuration, it is important to make sure you provide clear instructions to attendees about the availability of captions, subtitles, and translation - and how to access it during the event. Some suggestions on where to provide this information includes:
For additional information and samples, refer to the Wordly Translation and Captioning Promotion Guide.
What is AI Captioning?
Live AI captioning is used in a wide range of settings, including business meetings, TV broadcasts, live events, webinars, community meetings, churches, and court proceedings. It is also used in educational settings to make classroom lectures and presentations more accessible to students.
Live captioning has many benefits, including improved accessibility, improved comprehension, enhanced user experience, and improved engagement. It is an important tool for breaking down language barriers and making content more accessible and inclusive for everyone.
AI technology makes the process easy and affordable. AI can also process dozens of languages at once vs hiring individual translators for each language.
Pro Tip - Some industries and geographic regions have specialized compliance requirements regarding the use of translation, transcription, captions, and subtitles. You should consult with your legal team to make sure you are aware of any special requirements you need to meet.
How accurate is AI captioning?
Wordly delivers high quality AI captions that stay in sync with the speaker in real time. Accuracy improves as it learns industry terms from your custom glossary, and it performs well in live environments where background noise, accents, and fast speech often cause issues for other tools.
Does AI captioning support multiple languages?
Yes. Wordly provides captions and audio translations in dozens of languages so attendees can follow along in the one they prefer. You can translate captions into as many output languages as you need during a meeting or event, and attendees can switch languages at any time.
Can I edit or export captions with Wordly?
Yes. You can download your caption transcripts after a meeting or event and edit them however you like. You can also generate translated versions and use them for summaries, notes, and post event content. This is especially helpful for teams that need accurate records or want to repurpose meeting content.
Does Wordly work with Zoom, Teams, or Webex?
Yes. Wordly works with all major meeting platforms, including Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Webex. Simply route your meeting audio to Wordly and share the QR code or link with attendees. They open captions in a browser on their own device, with no downloads or special equipment required.

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Wordly offers a wide range of AI captioning features that help you deliver accurate, real time captions for every meeting and event.
One key feature is:
AI Captioning Engine
Wordly uses its AI platform to convert spoken audio into high quality captions in real time. Captions are delivered in meaningful chunks that stay in sync with the speaker, making it easy for attendees to read and understand the content as it happens.
See all Live Captioning features.

Wordly provides a wide range of personalized and online assistance to get you up and running quickly.
One frequent question customers ask:
How do meeting organizers create a Wordly session?
A meeting organizer schedules a Wordly session ahead of time through the Wordly Portal or creates a session in the Wordly App. Creating a session generates an access code for speakers and presenters.
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Customers love Wordly for our fast set up, ease of use, extensive features, and affordable pricing.
One happy customer said:
“It's very easy to set up and therefore integrates easily into our workflow. But, even greater than that, it provides so many language options for our clients. I really like that I can have both audio and text based options.”
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