In simple English
AutoSubs creates subtitles for your videos right on your own computer. It runs completely offline without sending any data to the cloud. You can use it as a standalone app or plug it straight into video editors. It identifies different speakers and supports over one thousand languages. The software is free to download and use under an open-source licence.
What it is
AutoSubs is a local-first desktop application that generates timestamped subtitles using on-device artificial intelligence models. It includes direct integrations for DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, and After Effects.
What it is good for
Video creators and editors who want fast, accurate subtitles without paying for cloud transcription services or risking data privacy.
- Runs entirely offline with no cloud dependency or subscription fees.
- Integrates directly with major professional video editing software.
- Supports a wide range of local models for different languages and hardware.
- Requires significant system memory and disk space to download and run the AI models.
- Initial setup requires downloading large model weights on demand.
- Mac App Store version of DaVinci Resolve is not supported.
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brew install --cask auto-subs