GUIDES2026-05-239 MIN READ

The Ultimate Subtitle Timing & Pacing Guide

Master readability rules, line display durations, character counts, and broadcast compliance limits.

1. Characters per Second (CPS) Limits

To maintain high readability, limit characters per second to 15-20 characters. Exceeding this makes it hard to follow.

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