Translate-Subtitle-File

Translate-Subtitle-File, also known as Zimoo, is an open-source desktop app that translates subtitle files. It allows users to convert subtitles from one language to another or create bilingual subtitles by connecting to external translation services. The software is available as a desktop application for local use and as a web-based version for immediate access via a browser.

The application follows a Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) model. Instead of paying a subscription or per-minute fee to a software provider, users configure their own API keys from translation service providers. This approach enables users to pay the service provider directly and utilize any available free character quotas provided by those services, which often include a monthly free tier of up to one million characters.

Key features

• Supports .srt, .ass, and .vtt subtitle formats
• Translates English, Japanese, German, French, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Italian
• Generates bilingual subtitles or single-language output
• Integration with various translation service providers via API keys
• Graphical user interface for managing translation tasks
• Direct connection to service providers without third-party intermediaries
• Support for any language supported by the chosen translation provider

The desktop application is built using Electron and Vue.js, providing a visual environment for users to drag and drop files for processing. It is designed for users who prefer a graphical interface over command-line tools. By removing the middleman, the software ensures that the cost of translation is limited only to what the API provider charges the user.

Translate-Subtitle-File is a cost-effective utility for subtitle translators and content creators who already possess or are willing to set up their own API credentials to maintain lower overhead.