Our take: A free, open-source tool for editing, converting and syncing subtitles on your own computer, though its many features make the menus feel busy at first.
- Free, MIT license
- Runs locally
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Not tested by us yet
- ? China access — not tested yet
Checked before installing
Checked 28 Sep 2026 · from official pricing and help pages · not tested hands-on yet
PriceFree (open source)
OSWindows 10 22H2+, macOS 12+, Linux
AccountNot required
Your data: It is an installed app, so subtitle and video files are processed on your computer, with local auto-backup.
Data sheet
Every row shows how we know it
| Price | Free, open source Official |
|---|---|
| License | MIT Official |
| Latest stable | v5.2.0 (September 10, 2026) Official |
| OS | Windows 10 22H2+, macOS 12+, Linux (Flatpak and packages) Official |
| Features | Editing, converting, video playback, local auto-backup Official |
| Access from China | — Not tested |
When to use it
Pick it to fix timing in an existing subtitle file or convert it to SRT or another format.
Before you use it
The official download is the GitHub repository, so avoid installers from other sites.
How to use it
- Download the build for your OS from the GitHub Releases page.
- Open the subtitle file together with the video.
- Fix timing and text, then save in the format you need.
Alternatives
Checked 28 Sep 2026 · compiled from official information, not yet tested by us. Found something outdated? Tell us. · Subtitle Edit on GitHub (official)