Learn SignStudio
What is SignStudio?
SignStudio is Signapse’s post-production platform for creating high-quality sign language translations.
It allows organisations to upload content and receive British Sign Language (BSL) or American Sign Language (ASL) translations using Instant AI, AI with quality control, or human translation options.
SignStudio is designed to make sign language translation fast, flexible, and easy to manage, all from one place.
What Can You Do with SignStudio?
With SignStudio, you can:
- Upload videos, audio files, or documents
- Choose how your content is translated
- Receive sign language translations quickly
- Customise how your translated video looks
- Download and reuse translated content across channels
- Manage all translated files in one shared platform
How SignStudio Works
| Step | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Upload content | Upload a video, audio file, or document |
| Choose translation type | Select Instant AI, AI with quality review, or Human |
| Set preferences | Choose language, subtitles, signer style, background, layout, and export format |
| Translation | Your content is translated based on the option selected |
| Download | Download and use your translated video |
Translation Types & Turnaround Times
| Translation types | Best For | Turnaround Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instant AI (BSL) | Fast turnaround, high-volume content | Minutes | Fully AI-generated |
| AI with Quality Control (BSL) | Content needing extra confidence | 3–5 working days | AI translation reviewed before delivery |
| Human Translation (BSL & ASL) | High-importance or sensitive content | 3–5 working days | Fully human-created translation |
Language availability
- British Sign Language (BSL): Instant AI, AI with quality review, and Human
- American Sign Language (ASL): Human only
- ASL AI translations: Coming early 2026
Customisation & Editing
SignStudio gives you control over how your translated content looks.
| Feature | What You Can Control |
|---|---|
| Subtitles | On or off |
| Digital Signer | Rea (female) or Mars (male) |
| Templates | Apply and save your customised layout for faster editing next time |
| Company logo | Upload your company logo |
| Background | Colour or layout |
| Signer | Style, size, and positioning |
| Layout | Picture-in-picture, signer-only, standard video |
| Export formats | Standard video and social formats |
Collaboration & Team Access
SignStudio supports team-based collaboration, allowing multiple people from the same organisation to work within a single account.
| Team Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Multiple users per account | Teams can collaborate in one shared space |
| Shared libraries | All translated content is accessible to the team |
| Centralised management | One account for the whole organisation |
This makes SignStudio suitable for small teams through to large enterprises.
Who Is SignStudio For?
| Audience | Use Cases |
|---|---|
| Businesses & enterprises | Internal and external communications |
| Public sector & government | Public information and accessibility |
| Education providers | Learning materials and announcements |
| Transport & travel organisations | Customer communications |
| Media & marketing teams | Campaigns and digital content |
| Deaf charities & organisations | Accessible information and outreach |
Subscriptions & Pricing Overview
SignStudio is available on subscription plans, with pricing based on:
- A monthly subscription fee
- A per-minute translation rate
Below is a high-level overview. For full, up-to-date pricing, visit the Signapse website.
| Subscription Type | Monthly Cost | Per-Minute Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | No monthly subscription cost | £32.50 per minute | Getting started or low-volume use |
| Teams | £300 monthly subscription + 100 monthly minutes | £10.40 per add-on minute | Regular content needs |
| Enterprise | £600 monthly subscription + 250 monthly minutes | £8.00 per add-on minute | High-volume or complex requirements |
Getting Started with SignStudio
Getting started with SignStudio is quick and straightforward - no technical integration required.
| Step | What Happens |
|---|---|
| 1. Create an account | Sign up and access your SignStudio workspace. |
| 2. Upload your content | Upload a video, audio file, or document you want translated. |
| 3. Choose your translation option | Select Instant AI, AI with quality control, or Human translation based on your needs. |
| 4. Set your preferences | Choose language (BSL or ASL), subtitles, signer style, background, layout, and export format. |
| 5. Receive your translation | Instant AI delivers a video within minutes. Other options follow the agreed turnaround time. |
| 6. Download and use your content | Download your translated video and use it on websites, social media, presentations, or internal platforms. |
What to Know
- Instant AI translations are delivered within minutes
- AI with quality review and Human translations typically take 3-5 working days
- Subtitles are required for translation, even if they are not included in the final video
- Pricing depends on your subscription and usage
Next Steps
- Create a SignStudio account to start translating your content
- Decide which translation option best fits your needs (Instant AI, AI with Quality Control, or Human)
- Choose a subscription that matches your expected usage
If you have any questions about SignStudio, please reach out to us at support@signapse.ai