Work with us
Get startedTED Translators and transcribers help spread ideas to a global audience. We use a free, state of the art subtitling platform called CaptionHub. Here's what you need to know to get started.
Volunteer RolesThe TED Translators program encourages the growth and advancement of all of our volunteers. There are specific roles volunteers can achieve to engage in the program and develop their skills:
History
The idea of translating TED Talks came about by popular demand. Passionate viewers around the world started asking if they could translate talks in order to share their favorite ideas and impressive research with friends and family.Recognizing a real need — and an opportunity to radically open accessibility — TED developed a system to allow volunteers to translate their most-loved talks into any language.
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Guidelines
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Subtitling Tips
As you translate and transcribe talks, here are some things to keep in mind.
Mentoring
Our mentoring program pairs TED Translators who are looking to develop their subtitling and reviewing skills with experienced volunteers who are eager to collaborate and share their expertise.
Our Languages
Thanks to our volunteer TED Translators, TED Talks are subtitled in over 100 languages.
Our Translators
TED Translators contribute their time, energy and expertise to subtitle for TED. Thanks to their generosity, TED can reach a wider global audience.