Subtitles English: Limit
The ideal speed is 12–21 characters per second (CPS).
Aim for 32–42 characters . Exceeding 47 characters may cause text to go off-screen or become unreadable. Lines per subtitle: Keep it to 1–2 lines max . Limit subtitles English
People talk faster than they read. Condense long sentences (e.g., change "Could you please tell me what time it is?" to "What time is it?"). The ideal speed is 12–21 characters per second (CPS)