Descriptive Transcripts

A descriptive transcript is a written document that includes all spoken dialogue from a video, enhanced with carefully crafted descriptions of key visual elements and meaningful sounds.

This ensures that individuals who cannot see or fully interpret the visuals, whether due to blindness, low vision, cognitive disabilities, or environmental limitations, can access the complete message of your content.

Unlike time-coded caption files, descriptive transcripts are not tied to specific time stamps, giving writers the freedom to describe important visual information even when the audio track is busy. This makes them especially valuable for web content, training videos, educational materials, documentaries, and marketing assets where visuals convey essential context.

Our team focuses on describing only what matters, striking the right balance between clarity and conciseness. Not every image requires narration (decorative images can be omitted) while informative visuals such as charts, diagrams, demonstrations, and key on-screen text are described with precision. The result is a polished transcript that is accessible, WCAG-compliant, and easy for your audience to follow.

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Whether you’re working to meet accessibility standards or simply want your content to reach more people, Described Video Canada can help. Contact us today to learn how we can support your accessibility goals and provide high-quality descriptive transcripts for your next project.