Transcriber is a desktop GUI for turning video and audio files into .srt and
.txt subtitles using faster-whisper. It works fully offline after the first
model download, supports multiple languages including Cantonese/Chinese, and
has optional domain hints for improved accuracy on specialized content (I-Ching,
finance, philosophy, geopolitics, AI, etc.).
It can also compress videos for YouTube (H.264 via ffmpeg) and upload them
with resumable upload support. YouTube upload requires your own Google OAuth
credentials — see youtube-setup.md after install for a 5-minute walkthrough.
Includes bundled ffmpeg.exe and ffprobe.exe, so no extra install needed.
Publisher’s description
What is Transcriber?
Transcriber by augchan42 is open-source Windows software in the video editors category. It is written in Python.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Transcriber is an open-source video editor tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is Transcriber 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:
64BFA21BF91C5147421FB6B9058C271877D4BD7BAC7B262A34CA01C66115393C· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0.0Latest | April 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Augchan42.Transcriber -eProgram files (.exe): transcriber.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- augchan42
- Category
- Video editors
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/augchan42/transcriber
- Written in
- Python
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 2.0.0
- Released
- April 22, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 22, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub forks
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Augchan42.Transcriber
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Frequently asked questions
Is Transcriber free?
Yes. Transcriber is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Transcriber 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 Transcriber 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.
Does Transcriber run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Transcriber without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to Transcriber?
OpenShot Video Editor, Shotcut, Subtitle Edit, Aegisub and LAV Filters. The alternatives page compares them.
