Subtitles editor

Features

• Creation, deletion and modification of subtitles (text, duration, timing, size, color,...).
• Very simple resynchronization by choosing two reference subtitles.
• Automatic subtitles creation by voice recognition (requires In-App purchase - free trial).
• Automatic translation in more than 100 languages (requires In-App purchase - free trial).
• Changes can be immediately viewed on video.
• Wide range of video and audio codecs accepted.
• Powerful timeline displaying subtitles and audio waveforms.
• Working with keyboard only is easy, due to numerous shortcuts.
• On-the-fly subtitling-standards compliance checking (with modifiable settings).
• Split and merge subtitle files.
• Subtitles extraction from video file (SubRip/SRT tracks only).
• Advanced search and replace function.
• Text encoding management.
• Transformation of plain text into subtitles.
• Open several subtitle files side-by-side (eg. for resynchronization or translation).
• Open and export .srt (SubRip), .sub (MicroDVD, subtitles indexed by image number), .txt (plain text) or .tsv (compatible with most spreadsheets) files.
• Creation of custom export formats.
• Full Touch Bar support.
• Dark mode support.
• Complete video playback functions (including multitrack files, speed change and backward play).
• An user's manual is included (take a look).
• In english and french.

Subs Factory

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System requirements

• For version 2.9.0 :
  • macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later
• For version 2.8.1 :
  • macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later
• For version 2.5.2 :
  • macOS 10.12 (Sierra) or later
• For version 2.2.1 :
  • macOS 10.11 (El Capitan) or later
• For version 2.1.5 :
  • macOS 10.9 (Mavericks) or later
• For version 2.0.3 :
  • macOS 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard) or later
  • A 64-bit processor (Core 2 Duo or later, on all Mac since 2007),
  • QuickTime and the suitable codecs.
• For version 1.3.2 : see its dedicated website

To be opened or saved by Subs Factory, a files must be in the .srt format.

Once your subtitle files created, you can play them with free software like IINA or VLC.

Versions history

• Version 2.9.0

  Available for macOS 10.15 (Catalina) and higher
  • New features :
    • Transcription is finally here!
      Use the “Transcribe Audio” button in the video panel to automatically generate your subtitles! (requires In-App purchase - free trial)
    • Audio files without video are now supported.
    • New icon.
    • Added time formats using a period instead of a comma.
  • Fixes :
    • Various bug fixes and potential crash fixes.
    • Various minor performance improvements.
    • Various cosmetic fixes related to macOS 26.

• Version 2.8.1

  Available for macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) and 10.14 (Mojave)
  • Some improvements under the hood to prepare for the future.

• Version 2.8.0

  Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
  • New features :
    • Corrupted .srt files can now be corrected right in Subs Factory, thanks to a new dedicated interface.
    • Subs Factory is now universal: it runs natively on both Intel and Apple Silicon processors.
    • Modern video formats: .webm files and AV1 encoded tracks can now be read.
    • Sentry is now used instead of AppCenter to collect anonymous crash and usage data.
  • Fix :
    • The timeline was somewhat misaligned for some audio formats, it has now pinpoint accuracy.

• Version 2.7.7

  Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
  • Fix :
    • Fixed a crash at launch, mainly under macOS version 14.3.

• Version 2.7.6

  Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
  • Fixes :
    • Video files with a track that cannot be decoded by ffmpeg now display waveforms, and their subtitles can be extracted.
    • All fields in the resynchronization popover are now accessible by the tab key.
    • When entering a time in standard format, if more than three digits are entered after the comma, the last ones are ignored.
    • In the case where a subtitle track does not have any subtitle, the track is no longer automatically deselected during playback.
    • In the resynchronization summary sentence, the indication of the affected subtitles is now correct.
    • Several causes of crashes have been eliminated.

• Version 2.7.5

  Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
  • Fix :
    • Timeline now works under macOS 14 Sonoma.

• Version 2.7.4

  Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
  • New features :
    • Characters counts are now displayed for each line as well.
    • More playback speed steps.
  • Fixes :
    • Colors with transparency (8 hexadecimal digits) loading from .srt files do not make the application crash anymore.
    • Video origin change is now immediately reflected on the interface.
    • Subtitles edition field readability improved.
    • Several crash causes should be fixed (including with search/replace).
    • Interface was incorrectly stating "microseconds" instead of "milliseconds" (no functional change).

• Version 2.7.3

  Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
  • Fix :
    • UTF8-encoded subtitles files starting with BOM character can now be opened correctly.

• Version 2.7.2

  Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
  • Fix :
    • A crash cause has been eliminated.

• Version 2.7.1

  Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
  • Fix :
    • Subtitles on two lines are now correctly parsed from an srt file.

• Version 2.7.0

  Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
  • Fixes :
    • Now subtitles can be simply formatted (bold, italic, color, size,...).
    • Subtitles can now be displayed in white instead of the track color.
    • Palettes organization is now saved in project files.
    • It is now possible to use mouse or trackpad scrolling when the pointer is over the timeline or the counter.
    • Subtitles can now be translated from the "Create new subtitles..." button.

• Version 2.6.1

  Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
  • Fixes :
    • A bug has been fixed.
    • Some other little tweaks.

• Version 2.6.0

  Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
  • New features :
    • New automatic subtitles translation feature (requires In-App purchase - free trial).
    • Subtitles extraction from video file (SubRip/SRT tracks only).
    • Defining the video beginning timing.
    • Graphical improvements of the timeline for more readability.
    • New subtitles default duration can now be set in the preferences.
    • New icon.
  • Fixes :
    • "Stop edition" now works even if editing field does not concern subtitle.
    • In french translation, in the new project window, buttons "Open" and "Create" were inverted.
    • Some other little fixes.

• Version 2.5.2

  Available for macOS 10.12 (Sierra)
  • Fix :
    • Corrects a bug affecting some users, where menus were not filled in export popover.

• Version 2.5.1

  Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
  • Fixes :
    • Two crash causes eliminated, including one concerning the search/replace function.

• Version 2.5.0

  Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
  • New features :
    • Export subtitles in the format of your choice thanks to the new "Custom export formats" function !
    • Check your subtitles readability with the new "Maximum characters per second" constraint.
    • Simple display of characters count and characters per second in the edition field.
    • Create subtitles by option-click-and-drag in the timeline.
    • Delete subtitles and markers by option-click in the timeline.
    • Loop play on current subtitle.
    • Switch to subtitle edition with a keyboard shortcut or a double-click.
    • Click in timeline to go to timing.
    • Some graphical interface refinements.
  • Fixes :
    • Controls to move amongst subtitles are now related to selected subtitle track.
    • "Go to previous subtitle" button now works correctly.
    • Timeline is now correctly updated when project changes length.
    • Clicking on a subtitle in the timeline goes to clicked location and not to beginning of subtitle anymore.
    • Graphical update for hiding palettes.
    • Other bug fixes.
    • Some performance improvements.

• Version 2.4.4

  Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
  • Fixes :
    • Waveforms now appear correctly for files where soundtrack is before video track.
    • Output .srt format has been fixed.
    • Unimplemented text format removed from export menu.

• Version 2.4.3

  Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
  • Fix :
    • A rebellious crash cause finally eliminated.

• Version 2.4.2

  Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
  • Fixes :
    • Two crash causes eliminated.
    • A missing translation added.

• Version 2.4.1

  Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
  • Fixes :
    • Interface was blurred under macOS 10.14 (Mojave). It is now crystal clear as expected.
    • Two other crash causes eliminated.

• Version 2.4.0

  Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
  • New features :
    • Subtitles and markers can now be modified by dragging in the timeline.
    • Subtitle text can now be displayed in the timeline, and waveforms can be hidden.
    • Files can now be added to the project by drag-and-dropping them into the window.
    • Subtitle file encoding is now detected automatically.
    • Detailed timeline scale can now be changed.
    • Palettes have been reorganised to dedicate more room to the content and timeline.
    • Palettes list can now be accessed via the menu.

• Version 2.3.2

  Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
  • New features :
    • Subtitles display can now be restricted to the normal size, and to the video bounds.
    • Subtitle edition can now be independent from subtitle currently playing.
    • Edited subtitle is now highlighted in the timeline.
    • Clicking on a subtitle in the timeline now selects it for edition.
    • Added "Change couples of markers to subtitles" menu and keyboard shortcut.
    • Default end marker and default second anchor marker in "ReSync" popover are now set to last marker.
    • User's manual has been updated.
  • Fixes :
    • Now correctly selecting the default encoding at export.
    • When no video was loaded, clicking on a subtitle made the counter run. Not anymore.
    • Fixed a display bug with automatic Dark/Light mode selection.
    • Corrected some bugs appearing when video is shorter than subtitles file.

• Version 2.3.1

  Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
  • Fixes :
    • Fixed annoying bug when deleting subtitle.

• Version 2.3.0

  Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
  • New features :
    • Now displaying sound waveforms to help positioning subtitles.
    • Dark mode (for macOS 10.14 Mojave and higher only).
    • Full Touch Bar support.
    • Subtitles are now displayed on the video, and markup properties are correctly rendered.
    • Subtitles included in video files can now be played.
    • Smoother backward play.
    • VLCkit has been replaced by mpv/ffmpeg, providing much more functionalities for Subs Factory development.
    • New "Subtitle" menu for subtitle edition, with associated keyboard shortcuts.
    • Time counter is now editable to quickly go to a precise timing.

• Version 2.2.1

  Available for macOS 10.11 (El Capitan)
  • New features :
    • MicroDVD (.sub) and Tab Separated Values (.tsv) export
    • Command buttons icons are now retina.
  • Fixes :
    • Using "Enter" when editing a subtitle in the "Editor" palette now creates a new line.
    • Text edition in the "Editor" palette now taken into account right away.
    • Some other minor bugs fixed.

• Version 2.2.0

  Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
  • Reliability, ease of development, modernity and future-proof: the application has been translated to Swift, and the whole code has been reviewed for more simplicity and a much better ability to evolve.
  • New features :
    • Now all actions are undoable : resync, split, merge, replace,...
    • User interface improvements for better readability.
    • It is now possible to play the subtitles, even without a video.
    • Performances improvements.
  • Fixes :
    • Numerous bugs have been fixed.

• Version 2.1.5

  Available for macOS 10.9 (Mavericks) and 10.10 (Yosemite)
  • Fixes :
    • A bug preventing use of "Editor" palette with systems older than macOS 10.14 (Mojave) has been fixed.
    • Implementing Internet Access Policy for Little Snitch.
    • Some crashes fixed.

• Version 2.1.4

  Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
  • Fixes :
    • A bug preventing resynchronization has been fixed.
    • A bug altering the display of subtitles table after file split has been fixed.
    • A bug happening when no video file was loaded has been fixed.
    • Another crash has been fixed.

• Version 2.1.3

  Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
  • Fixes :
    • A bug modifying a subtitle date when clicking in the table has been fixed.
    • Some other crash causes have been fixed.

• Version 2.1.2

  Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
  • Fixes :
    • Some bugs concerning subtitle edition have been fixed.

• Version 2.1.2

  Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
  • Fixes :
    • Some bugs have been fixed, including concerning "Search and Replace" function.

• Version 2.1.0

  Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
  • New features :
    • Most video files are now played natively (thanks to VLCkit, replacing QuickTime).
    • Now compatible with systems from macOS 10.9 Mavericks to the current release, 10.14 Mojave.
    • It is now possible to choose which audio or video track to play in multitrack files.
    • Latest news are fetched and displayed at application launch.
    • Video speed management is now more flexible with J-K-L keyboard shortcuts and new controls on video controls palette.
    • More flexible resynchronization function.
  • Fixes :
    • A lot of bugs have been fixed.

• Version 2.0.3

  Available for macOS 10.6 (Snow Leopard) to 10.8 (Mountain Lion)
  • New features :
    • It is now possible to choose an encoding when exporting a .srt file,
    • the encoding chosen while opening a file is now memorized,
    • the encodings list is now much more comprehensive.
  • Fixes :
    • Markers are now correctly saved in project files,
    • Subs Factory now correctly asks for saving when closing a project,
    • minimum duration of a project without video is now ten seconds,
    • palettes list is now always entirely unfolded,
    • other minor bugs have been adressed.

• Version 2.0.2

  Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
  • Fixes :
    • Subtitles files created from scratch can now be exported with Snow Leopard,
    • one-key shortcuts (i, o and space) now work correctly,
    • ReSync window now works correctly with Snow Leopard,
    • there is now a protection preventing entering a subtitle whose end is after its beginning,
    • video is now correctly unloaded when changed or when closing the window,
    • other minor bugs have been corrected.

• Version 2.0.1

  Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
  • Fixes :
    • The markers menu now works,
    • m4v files can now be open,
    • fixed project video loading after application relaunch,
    • fixed export button that did not export correctly, and
    • window minimum size now better computed.

• Version 2.0

  Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
  • First version on the Mac App Store, rewritten from scratch and dramatically modernized.

• Version 1.3.2 and older

  Available for macOS 10.2 (Jaguar) to 10.5 (Leopard)
  • See old version webpage.

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