Subtitle Edit
Free open-source professional subtitle editing and speech recognition software for Windows
Free open-source Windows subtitle editor that syncs, translates and converts over 300 subtitle formats, with built-in OpenAI Whisper speech recognition for generating captions offline without watermarks or upload limits.
Key Features
- Supports over 300 subtitle formats
- Built-in OpenAI Whisper offline speech recognition
- Visual timeline and subtitle sync adjustment
- Built-in multilingual translation
- No watermarks and no file-upload limits
Pros
- Completely free, open-source, and ad-free
- Supports offline speech-to-text to protect privacy
- Flexible format conversion with comprehensive features
Cons
- The many features take time to learn
- Only natively supports Windows
Use Cases
- YouTube creators automatically generating transcripts
- Media translators producing multilingual subtitles
- Converting subtitle file formats needed for different platforms
Editor's Note
Extremely powerful and completely free, it is the absolute top choice for handling video subtitles.
FAQ
Is Subtitle Edit completely free?
Yes. It is free and open-source software with no hidden fees or usage limits.
Does the built-in Whisper speech recognition need an internet connection?
No. It supports offline operation, protecting user data privacy and not being limited by network bandwidth.
Which subtitle formats can it export?
It supports over 300 subtitle formats, including common ones such as SRT, ASS, and VTT.