BBC Subtitle Guidelines Checker
Validate subtitles against BBC Subtitle Guidelines: ~160–180 wpm reading speed, max 37–40 characters per line, 2 lines.
BBC Subtitle Guidelines — max 16 CPS, 37 chars/line, 2 lines, 0.7s min, 8s max
The BBC Subtitle Guidelines express reading speed in words per minute (target 160–180 wpm, ≈ 16 CPS) and cap lines at 37–40 characters. They're the most-cited public subtitling standard in the UK. This checks the practical CPS and line-length equivalents so your file meets BBC and similar broadcaster house styles.
🔒 Subtitles are processed entirely in your browser — never uploaded.
Validate subtitles against BBC Subtitle Guidelines: ~160–180 wpm reading speed, max 37–40 characters per line, 2 lines.
About BBC Subtitle Guidelines Checker
Validate subtitles against BBC Subtitle Guidelines: ~160–180 wpm reading speed, max 37–40 characters per line, 2 lines. The BBC Subtitle Guidelines express reading speed in words per minute (target 160–180 wpm, ≈ 16 CPS) and cap lines at 37–40 characters. They're the most-cited public subtitling standard in the UK. This checks the practical CPS and line-length equivalents so your file meets BBC and similar broadcaster house styles.
How to use BBC Subtitle Guidelines Checker
- 1Paste your subtitle file (SRT or WebVTT) into BBC Subtitle Guidelines Checker, or open it from disk.
- 2The tool parses every cue and processes it in your browser.
- 3Review the result — flagged issues, converted output or statistics.
- 4Copy or download the corrected/converted file.
Why use BBC Subtitle Guidelines Checker?
- ✓Runs entirely in your browser with instant, private results — no data leaves your device.
- ✓Built on a published reference: BBC Subtitle Guidelines.
- ✓100% free with no sign-up, no watermark and no usage limits.
- ✓Works on any device — desktop, tablet or phone — and keeps working offline once loaded.
Frequently asked questions
What does BBC Subtitle Guidelines Checker do?+
Validate subtitles against BBC Subtitle Guidelines: ~160–180 wpm reading speed, max 37–40 characters per line, 2 lines. The BBC Subtitle Guidelines express reading speed in words per minute (target 160–180 wpm, ≈ 16 CPS) and cap lines at 37–40 characters.
Is my data private?+
Yes. BBC Subtitle Guidelines Checker runs entirely in your browser — your inputs are never uploaded, stored or logged.
What standard or source is BBC Subtitle Guidelines Checker based on?+
It follows BBC Subtitle Guidelines; BBC Subtitle Guidelines. Always confirm against the current official document, as specifications and rates can change.
Is BBC Subtitle Guidelines Checker free to use?+
Yes — it is completely free with no account, no sign-up and no usage limits. There is no watermark and no paywall.
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