SoundTranscriber can be used to generate automatic transcription / automatic subtitles for audio/video files through a friendly graphical user interface.
Publisher’s description
What is SoundTranscriber?
SoundTranscriber by tecwindow is open-source Windows software in the video editors category. It ranks 44th by popularity among video editors in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.4.6, released on July 10, 2025. The version history goes back to November 22, 2023: 10 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 6.1 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (tecwindow/SoundTranscriber) has 34 stars. Similar programs include OpenShot Video Editor, Shotcut and Aegisub.
Project description on GitHub: “SoundTranscriber can be used to generate automatic transcription / automatic subtitles for audio/video files through a friendly graphical user interface. ”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 6.1 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: SoundTranscriber is an open-source video editor tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is SoundTranscriber 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:
D8D1BF2291CB961E246E45F8BBCDFAA24A2D1F4CAD65AF39EE84245C627979A5· 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 10 versions ›10 versions over 2 years · about 6.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4.6Latest | July 10, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.4.5 | January 22, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.4.4 | October 30, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.4.3 | July 31, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.4.2 | July 17, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.4.1 | June 25, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.3.3 | January 7, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.3.2 | December 4, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id tecwindow.SoundTranscriber -eSoundTranscriberSetupV1.4.6.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- tecwindow
- Category
- Video editors
- Licence
- GNU General Public License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/tecwindow/SoundTranscriber
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.4.6
- Released
- July 10, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- November 22, 2023
- Versions listed
- 10
- Updates / year
- 6.1
- GitHub stars
- 34
- GitHub forks
- 5
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- tecwindow.SoundTranscriber
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is SoundTranscriber free?
Yes. SoundTranscriber is open-source software under the GNU General Public License licence.
Is SoundTranscriber 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 SoundTranscriber 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 SoundTranscriber be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does SoundTranscriber 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 SoundTranscriber?
The versions page lists all 10 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 22, 2023.
What are alternatives to SoundTranscriber?
OpenShot Video Editor, Shotcut, Aegisub, Subtitle Edit and LAV Filters. The alternatives page compares them.
