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Twitter/X Spaces Captions — Real-Time Transcription

X Spaces transcription is unreliable and English-only. StreamTranslate adds professional real-time captions and 125+ language translation to your Spaces sessions — capture your audience in every language.

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Setup Guide

  1. Set X Spaces audio as your system audio output in OBS.
  2. Create a StreamTranslate account and copy your browser source URL.
  3. Add StreamTranslate as a Browser Source overlay in OBS.
  4. Configure OBS to record or stream your captioned Spaces session.
  5. Host your X Spaces event as normal.
  6. The OBS output provides a captioned, translated version of your Space.

Why Streamers Use StreamTranslate

Accurate Transcription

our industry-leading speech AI outperforms X Spaces built-in transcription on speed, accuracy, and vocabulary range.

Translation for Global Audiences

Translate your Spaces into 125+ languages — reach your international Twitter audience in their language.

Captioned Recordings

Record your X Spaces with captions burned in — share accessible VODs after the event.

Multi-Speaker Support

StreamTranslate handles multiple speakers in Spaces conversations with consistent accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Twitter X Spaces have captions?

X Spaces has limited auto-transcription available to some accounts, but it is not reliable for all speakers and has no translation capability.

How do I caption Twitter X Spaces?

Route your Spaces audio through OBS and use StreamTranslate for real-time captioning. Record or stream the captioned output for your audience.

Can I translate Twitter Spaces into other languages?

Using StreamTranslate routed through OBS, you can translate your Spaces content into 125+ languages and make the translated version available as a companion stream or recording.

Are X Spaces captions accurate?

X Spaces auto-transcription is inconsistent. StreamTranslate using our industry-leading speech AI delivers 95%+ accuracy for clear audio and significantly better accuracy on technical or niche vocabulary.

What is the best way to record X Spaces with captions?

Route your X Spaces audio into OBS, add StreamTranslate browser source, and record with OBS. You get a fully captioned recording of your Spaces session.