• The Timed Text Working Group invites implementations of an updated Candidate Recommendation Snapshot of Dubbing and Audio description Profiles of TTML2 . • This specification defines DAPT, a TTML-based file format for the exchange of timed text content in transcription and translation workflows used in the production of dubbing scripts, audio description, translation subtitles and hard of hearing subtitles (also known as closed captions). • Comments are welcome via Github issues or email to public-tt@w3.org by 15 January 2026 .
Article Summaries:
- The W3C Timed Text Working Group has released a snapshot of its updated Candidate Recommendation for the Dubbing and Audio Description Profiles of TTML2. The specification introduces DAPT, a TTML‑based file format designed to streamline the exchange of timed text in transcription and translation workflows. It supports the creation of dubbing scripts, audio‑description files, translated subtitles, and closed‑caption subtitles for the hard of hearing. Implementers are invited to test the snapshot and submit feedback through GitHub issues or by emailing public‑tt@w3.org before 15 January 2026.
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