Aircaption

Aircaption

AirCaption is a privacy-first AI speech-to-text tool for transcribing and subtitling audio and video locally on Mac and Windows, offering offline processing, multi-language subtitles (up to 67 languages, beta), and easy caption editing and export.

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Aircaption

AirCaption is a desktop application for transcribing audio and video and generating captions locally on your machine. It is designed for content creators, editors, podcasters, researchers, legal professionals, and educators who need accurate, private, and fast speech-to-text capabilities without sending media to the cloud. The app runs entirely offline, uses modern AI models (including NVIDIA models), supports Mac and Windows, and provides tools to edit text and timing and export caption files. It also supports subtitle generation in up to 67 languages (beta) and batch processing via folder drag-and-drop into a transcription queue.

AirCaption is a privacy-first AI speech-to-text tool for transcribing and subtitling audio and video locally on Mac and Windows, offering offline processing, multi-language subtitles (up to 67 languages, beta), and easy caption editing and export.

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Key Features

Offline Processing

All transcription and captioning runs locally on your computer; no media or captions leave your device, preserving privacy.

Multi-language Subtitle Support

Subtitle video in up to 67 languages (beta), enabling broader accessibility and reach.

NVIDIA AI Model Support

Uses recent AI models, including NVIDIA models, to improve transcription accuracy and performance.

Caption Editing

Easily edit caption text and timing with an intuitive editor and keyboard hotkeys for faster workflow.

Batch Transcription Queue

Drag and drop entire folders into a queue to set-and-forget large transcription jobs.

Import & Export Caption Files

Import and edit existing caption files and export captions in standard formats for use in video projects.

Mac and Windows Support

Available natively for both macOS and Windows platforms.

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Use Cases

Video Editors

Transcribe raw footage for searchable transcripts and accurately subtitle final videos.

Podcasters

Transcribe episodes to create blog posts, show notes, and captions for listeners.

Language Learners

Provide subtitles to aid comprehension and language study through accurate text aligned to audio.

Legal Professionals

Transcribe depositions, hearings, and other proceedings for records and review.

Marketers

Caption promotional videos to increase engagement, accessibility, and SEO.

Researchers

Transcribe interviews and recorded data for qualitative analysis.

Event Organizers & Course Creators

Caption recorded events or course videos to improve accessibility and learning outcomes.

Journalists

Transcribe interviews and briefings for accurate reporting and quoting.

Integrations

NVIDIA AI models / Local GPU

Leverages NVIDIA models and local GPU acceleration to improve transcription performance and accuracy when available.

Benefits

Strong privacy: media and captions never leave your computer.
Offline capability: works without an internet connection.
High accuracy using modern AI models (including NVIDIA models).
Speeds up workflows with hotkeys, easy editing, and batch processing.
Supports many languages (up to 67 in beta) to widen audience reach and accessibility.

Limitations

Language subtitle support is marked as beta and may have variable quality across languages.
No cloud features (uploads, cloud syncing) — all processing is local, which means no remote collaboration or cloud backups are provided.
Pricing details and subscription tiers are not provided in the available content.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does AirCaption work offline?
Yes. AirCaption runs entirely on your computer and does not require an internet connection for transcription and captioning.
Will my media be uploaded to the cloud?
No. AirCaption is privacy-first: your media and captions never leave your device.
Which operating systems are supported?
AirCaption is available for macOS and Windows.
How many languages are supported?
AirCaption supports subtitle generation in up to 67 languages (this feature is listed as beta).
Is there an API for programmatic access?
No API is mentioned in the available information.
Can I process large amounts of media?
Yes. You can drag and drop entire folders into the transcription queue for batch processing.

Getting Started

  1. 1 Download the AirCaption app for macOS or Windows from the website.
  2. 2 Import or drag-and-drop audio/video files (or entire folders) into the transcription queue.
  3. 3 Generate AI captions, review and edit text and timing, then export the caption file.

Support

Contact page

Reach out via the website contact page: https://www.aircaption.com/contact

Download

Download the app from the website to get started and access in-app onboarding.

API

Available: No

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