These are the practical questions that usually come up when a project is headed for TikTok, Reels, or YouTube Shorts.
What is vertical video localization?
Vertical video localization is subtitle translation and subtitle layout adaptation for portrait-format video such as TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts. It focuses on readability, line length, placement, and pacing for mobile viewing.
Why can’t vertical video subtitles use the same layout as landscape videos?
Vertical videos have less horizontal space and more visual competition on mobile screens. Subtitle lines usually need to be shorter, better segmented, and positioned more carefully so they do not block faces, products, or important motion.
Can you deliver subtitle files and burned-in vertical MP4 versions?
Yes. We can deliver subtitle files, a rendered vertical MP4, or both, depending on the publishing workflow for TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts.