XL8 (xl8.ai), a privately owned US-based company founded in 2019, offers broadcast professional services. Employing approximately 30 people, the company's technology facilitates various workflows including in-line editing, automated media transcription with time coding, automated subtitling, synthesized voice dubbing, real-time meeting interpretation, and live subtitling. In 2023, XL8's revenue was less than $10 million.
XL8's MediaCAT platform offers solutions for efficient transcription, translation, and subtitle delivery in the media localization market, addressing the increasing demand for high-quality subtitles. A key feature of MediaCAT is its subtitle editor designed to improve the editing process for various professionals. Separately, XL8 developed EventCAT, an AI-powered real-time translation solution for online classrooms and meetings, providing live multilingual subtitles in over 40 languages. In May 2025, EventCAT enabled real-time multilingual subtitles for a keynote presentation by Nathan Sharp in Seoul. The success of shows like Squid Game highlights the growing importance of effective localization in the global media landscape.
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