ViddyScribe provides an AI‑powered platform that automatically generates audio descriptions for video content to meet WCAG, ADA Title II, EAA, and AODA accessibility standards. Users can upload or batch‑process videos via a web interface or API, then edit timestamps, export in formats such as SRT, VTT, or JSON, and deliver compliant audio‑described video directly to platforms like YouTube, Kaltura, and Brightcove. The service supports 52 languages and offers natural‑voice output for rapid, scalable compliance.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Video content often lacks the required audio descriptions needed for WCAG, ADA, EAA, and AODA compliance, forcing organizations to invest extensive manual effort or face legal accessibility violations. Creating accurate, timed descriptions manually is time‑consuming and costly, especially at scale.
Solution
ViddyScribe offers an AI‑driven platform that generates compliant audio descriptions for video assets in seconds. Users upload a video or provide a URL, select the desired description type (standard or extended), language, and output format, then receive text (SRT/VTT/JSON), audio tracks, or videos with baked‑in descriptions. The service supports batch processing and an API, enabling integration with popular video platforms such as YouTube, Kaltura, Brightcove, JW Player, and Panopto. Built‑in editing tools let users fine‑tune timestamps and customize narration before exporting. The platform delivers multilingual support (53 languages, 31 voices) and ensures descriptions meet legal accessibility standards.
Target Audience
Primary customers are media producers, educational institutions, government agencies, and enterprises that need to make large video libraries accessible to users with visual impairments.
Features
- AI‑generated audio descriptions in seconds with options for standard (no pauses) or extended (with pauses) timing
- Export formats include text subtitles (SRT/VTT/JSON), standalone audio tracks, and video files with baked‑in descriptions
- Batch processing and RESTful API for high‑volume, automated workflows
- Integration with major video hosting services (YouTube, Kaltura, Brightcove, JW Player, Panopto, etc.)
- Multilingual support: 53 languages and 31 selectable voices, including regional English variants
- Interactive timeline editor for precise timestamp control and custom instruction input
- Compliance‑focused output that adheres to WCAG, ADA Title II, EAA, and AODA requirements