CCExtractor is a tool that analyzes video files and produces independent subtitle files from the closed captions data.
Key features:
- Extracts closed captions from various video formats (MPEG, H.264, MKV, MP4, etc.)
- Supports multiple input sources including DVDs, DVRs, and live TV captures
- Outputs to multiple formats (SRT, WebVTT, SAMI, transcript, etc.)
- OCR support for bitmap-based subtitles (DVB, teletext)
- Cross-platform (Windows, Linux, macOS)
- Includes a GUI for easy operation
Publisher’s description
What is CCExtractor?
CCExtractor by CCExtractor Development is open-source Windows software in the video editors category. It ranks 17th by popularity among video editors in this catalogue. It is written in C.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.96.6, released on February 20, 2026. The version history goes back to December 27, 2025: 4 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 76 times. The source code on GitHub (CCExtractor/ccextractor) has 909 stars. Similar programs include Shotcut, OpenShot Video Editor and Subtitle Edit.
Project description on GitHub: “CCExtractor - Official version maintained by the core team”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: CCExtractor is an open-source video editor tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is CCExtractor safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
570B14E8C3D550F684F204F5E2EC9830F109D0913AD528DF32C76D1AD0A89CAC· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.96.6Latest | February 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.96.5 | January 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.96.3 | December 29, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.96.2 | December 27, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id CCExtractor.CCExtractor -echoco install ccextractor -yscoop install extras/ccextractormsiexec /i CCExtractor.0.96.6.msi /qn /norestart /quietmsiexec /x {9BD5D608-5618-4564-82CF-4B6D154E4F54} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install ccextractorInformation
- Publisher
- CCExtractor Development
- Category
- Video editors
- Licence
- GPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/CCExtractor/ccextractor
- Written in
- C
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.96.6
- Released
- February 20, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- December 27, 2025
- Versions listed
- 4
- Chocolatey downloads
- 76
- GitHub stars
- 909
- GitHub forks
- 594
- Website
- ccextractor.org
- winget ID
- CCExtractor.CCExtractor
- Chocolatey package
- ccextractor
- Scoop package
- extras/ccextractor
- MSI product code
- {9BD5D608-5618-4564-82CF-4B6D154E4F54}
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Frequently asked questions
Is CCExtractor free?
Yes. CCExtractor is open-source software under the GPL-2.0 licence.
Is CCExtractor safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install CCExtractor with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can CCExtractor be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does CCExtractor run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of CCExtractor?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 27, 2025.
What are alternatives to CCExtractor?
Shotcut, OpenShot Video Editor, Subtitle Edit, Aegisub and LAV Filters. The alternatives page compares them.
