I Stopped Paying for Subtitle Services After Running Whisper in a Browser Tab
The author created a browser-based tool called the Automatic Subtitle Generator that runs OpenAI's Whisper speech-to-text model locally to generate subtitles without uploading videos or requiring accounts. It processes video files directly in the browser using WebAssembly and offers fast, private subtitle generation for MP4, WebM, MOV, and MKV formats. While not as accurate as GPU-powered versions, it works well for clear, single-speaker content and supports direct caption burning into videos. The tool emphasizes privacy, accessibility, and ease of use for creators, educators, and professionals handling sensitive material.
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try { if(localStorage) { let currentUser = localStorage.getItem('current_user'); if (currentUser) { currentUser = JSON.parse(currentUser); if (currentUser.id === 51056) { document.getElementById('article-show-container').classList.add('current-user-is-article-author'); } } } } catch (e) { console.error(e); } Aral Roca Posted on Apr 28 • Originally published at kitmul.com I Stopped Paying for Subtitle Services After Running Whisper in a Browser Tab #webassembly #javascript #ai #webdev Last Tuesday I needed subtitles for a 12-minute product demo. The video was in English, the audience was international, and the deadline was two hours away. My first instinct was the usual cloud suspects. Rev quoted me $1.50 per minute with a 24-hour turnaround. Descript wanted a subscription.
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