Subtitle Edit is a free and open-source tool designed to create, edit, align, and translate video subtitles.
Key Features:
Create and edit subtitle files with precise timing controls.
Align subtitles automatically or manually using the timeline view.
Translate subtitles into multiple languages using built-in tools.
Support for various subtitle formats, including SRT, VTT, and more.
Export subtitles in different languages for broader accessibility.
Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for video editors, content creators, and translators seeking a reliable way to ensure accurate and engaging captions. Subtitle Edit streamlines the process of creating accessible and multilingual video content, saving time while maintaining high quality.
This tool can be installed via winget, making it easy to integrate into your workflow.
You can find the latest cross-platform builds here:
👉 Releases
💻 System Requirements
Windows
Minimum: Windows 10 version 22H2 (build 19045) or newer, fully updated. Older Windows 10 builds (2004/20H2/21H1/21H2) are end-of-life and may fail to start with a .NET runtime error (0x80131506).
macOS
Minimum macOS version: 12 (Monterey) or newer
The .dmg is self-contained: libmpv and ffmpeg are bundled inside Subtitle Edit.app, so no MacPorts or Homebrew install is required.
Installing Subtitle Edit on macOS
As of v5.1.0-rc13, the .dmg is signed with an Apple Developer ID and notarized by Apple, so it opens normally — no Terminal quarantine-removal step is needed:
Download and double-click the .dmg file to mount it.
In the window that appears, drag Subtitle Edit.app into your Applications folder.
Open Subtitle Edit from Applications (or Launchpad).
Linux
Flatpak (any distribution)
A Flatpak package is available from the Releases page. It bundles all required dependencies (mpv, ffmpeg) — no separate installation needed.
flatpak install SubtitleEdit-linux-x64.flatpak
flatpak run dk.nikse.subtitleedit
Native packages
Requires mpv and ffmpeg (ffmpeg is normally already installed) to enable video functionality.
> ⚙️ Note: The provided builds are self-contained and do not require a separate .NET installation.
🔒 Privacy
Subtitle Edit is an offline, open-source application.
It does not collect, store, transmit, or analyze the content of your subtitle files, media files, or any associated metadata — not for analytics, not for model training, and not for any other secondary purpose, now or in the future.
All core features, including editing, converting, video playback, and local auto-backup, run entirely on your device.
If you choose to use optional third-party online services within Subtitle Edit (such as translation, speech-to-text, text-to-speech, OCR, or dictionary/lookups), only the minimal data required to perform that specific request is sent directly to the selected provider. Any such data transfer is governed by the provider’s own privacy policy, and Subtitle Edit does not retain or forward this data in any way.
Subtitle Edit aims to give you full control over your files — your data stays yours.
❤️ Support the Project
If you’d like to support the continued development of Subtitle Edit, please consider donating: