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SubVela
What SubVela is
SubVela is a free Windows desktop app for transcribing, translating, styling, and exporting video subtitles. Whisper runs locally on the Windows machine to create precisely timed subtitles, so media does not need to be uploaded and transcription requires no API key. It can place original and translated lines together for bilingual subtitles, with independent styling for each language. Controls cover subtitle type, color, outlines, timing, and karaoke motion, and the site says Chinese, Japanese, and Korean fonts are handled. Subtitles can be exported as SRT or styled ASS files, or burned into video with FFmpeg; mpv provides the video component. The current release is distributed as a Windows installer through GitHub Releases. The core application is MIT licensed and free to use, while the installer includes components under separate licenses. Local NLLB model artifacts use the CC BY-NC 4.0 license, so the site advises reviewing its non-commercial terms before commercial use or redistribution. SubVela presents this workflow for creators evaluating private, local subtitle production.
Who it suits
It suits Windows creators who want local transcription and translation with styled subtitle exports or burned-in captions. It is also relevant to users who need bilingual subtitles and Asian-language font support.
What it does well
- Transcribes locally with Whisper
- No media upload required
- No transcription API key needed
- Exports SRT and styled ASS
- Supports bilingual subtitle styling
What to know first
- Current release targets Windows
- NLLB artifacts have CC BY-NC 4.0 terms
- Installer includes separately licensed components
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Core application is MIT licensed and free to use | Free |
As subvela.app lists them, read 12 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
SubVela combines local transcription, translation, detailed subtitle styling, and several export paths in a free Windows app. Review the bundled NLLB licensing terms before commercial use or redistribution.
Facts from SubVela's own pages
- Audience
- The site describes the workflow as intended for creators evaluating a private, local subtitle workflow. · subvela.app, 12 Oct 2026
- Bilingual subtitles
- It can show original and translated subtitle lines together and style them independently. · subvela.app, 12 Oct 2026
- Bundled component limit
- The site says local NLLB model artifacts are licensed CC BY-NC 4.0 and advises reviewing the non-commercial terms before commercial use or redistribution. · subvela.app, 12 Oct 2026
- Burn-in captions
- Yes · subvela.app, 22 Sept 2026
- Caption styling
- Yes · subvela.app, 22 Sept 2026
- Exports
- Subtitles can be saved as SRT or styled ASS files, or burned into video with FFmpeg. · subvela.app, 12 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · subvela.app, 22 Sept 2026
- Language fonts
- The site says it handles Chinese, Japanese, and Korean fonts. · subvela.app, 12 Oct 2026
- License
- The core application is MIT licensed; the Windows installer also includes components with their own licenses. · subvela.app, 12 Oct 2026
- Platform
- The current release targets Windows and is offered as an installer from GitHub Releases. · subvela.app, 12 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The site says media does not need to be uploaded and transcription requires no API key. · subvela.app, 12 Oct 2026
- Product
- SubVela is a desktop app for transcribing, translating, styling, and exporting video subtitles. · subvela.app, 12 Oct 2026
- Styling
- Subtitle styling controls include type, color, outlines, timing, and karaoke motion. · subvela.app, 12 Oct 2026
- Subtitle export
- other formats · subvela.app, 22 Sept 2026
- Support
- Users can rate their experience and leave a note, with email optional. · subvela.app, 12 Oct 2026
- Transcription
- Whisper transcribes speech locally into precisely timed subtitles on the Windows machine. · subvela.app, 12 Oct 2026
- Video playback
- The site identifies mpv as the video component. · subvela.app, 12 Oct 2026
Where SubVela stands on Freedom251
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