A Mac audio transcription application with free local text and subtitle output and a paid Pro edition.
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Subtitle Edit
An open-source subtitle editor with timing, text editing and speech recognition through supported local and online engines.
About Subtitle Edit
Subtitle Edit is a free, open-source subtitle editor available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It provides core tools for subtitle timing adjustment, text editing, video playback, format conversion, and local auto-backup, all of which run entirely offline on the user's device. The editor also supports speech recognition via local engines and optional third-party online services. It does not collect, store, or analyze subtitle or media file content for any secondary purpose, though data sent to optional third-party providers is governed by those providers' own privacy policies.
Key features
- Subtitle timing adjustment and text editing
- Local and online speech recognition support
- Offline video playback and subtitle conversion
- Local auto-backup of subtitle files
- Optional third-party translation, OCR, and text-to-speech
- Cross-platform support for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Best for: Subtitle editors, content creators, and media professionals who need a free, offline-first open-source tool for subtitle editing, timing adjustment, and optional cloud-powered features like speech recognition and translation.
Good for
- Free and open-source with no mandatory collection of user subtitle or media data
- All core features run entirely offline on the user's device
- Supports both local and optional third-party online services for extended functionality
Watch out for
- Optional third-party services send minimal required data to external providers governed by their own privacy policies
- Older Windows 10 builds (2004/20H2/21H1/21H2) may fail to start due to .NET runtime errors
- macOS 12 and 13 are supported but not officially tested against the latest .NET runtime
Subtitle Edit at a glance
- Category
- AI & Machine Learning › AI Speech Transcription
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Free
- Open source
- Yes
- Last checked
- Oct 9, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 9, 2026
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Subtitle Edit FAQ
Does Subtitle Edit collect or store my subtitle or media file data?
No, core features run offline and it does not collect, store, transmit, or analyze subtitle or media file content for any secondary purpose.
What happens to data sent to optional third-party services in Subtitle Edit?
Only minimal data required for the specific request is sent directly to the selected provider, which governs its own privacy policy; Subtitle Edit does not retain or forward this data.
What are the minimum system requirements for Subtitle Edit?
Windows 10 22H2 (build 19045) or newer, macOS 12 (Monterey) or newer, or a Linux distribution with mpv and ffmpeg installed or Flatpak support.
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