Frequently asked questions

ATHINA AD is a tool that turns videos into video description, transcription, and narration audio.

Many services describe from a transcript. ATHINA AD describes from the video and the audio, so it is more accurate and comprehensive.

Yes — ATHINA AD is free during the current testing period. We will announce paid plans (starting with the Creator Plan) before any charges begin.

Your uploaded video is held in temporary storage only for as long as it takes our pipeline to process it, and is automatically removed within 24 hours. See our Privacy Policy for the full data lifecycle.

Audio description is spoken narration that explains important visual details in a video — what is happening on screen between dialogue and key sounds.

Captions write down speech and important sounds. Audio description explains important visuals.

Anyone who needs video description — for themselves or for others. That includes blind and low-vision individuals, families and friends, teachers and schools, creators and influencers, charities and foundations, and companies and organizations.

Free testing accounts support videos up to 30 minutes long and up to 1 GB. Supported formats include MP4, MPEG, MPG, MOV, AVI, FLV, WebM, WMV, and 3GP. Standard users may run up to 5 analyses per day.

Descriptions are generated by AI and can occasionally miss context or include mistakes. For high-stakes content, review the script and audio before use.

Use the contact form on the home page, the contact form inside your user dashboard once you sign in, or email info@athinaad.com.