Can't find subtitles for a video? Wave Subs recognizes the dialogue with whisper.cpp, refines the timing, and translates the result into your language with a local Qwen3 model (or any OpenAI-compatible API). Exports SRT / ASS next to the video, batch-processes a whole season, and includes a subtitle editor with video preview. Everything runs on your own computer: no account, no upload, no internet needed after the one-time model download. Free and open source (MIT).
Publisher’s description
What is Wave Subs?
Wave Subs by Jiesi Ma is open-source Windows software in the video editors category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.0.6, released on September 12, 2026. The version history goes back to September 6, 2026: 2 releases, all linked to the official files.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Wave Subs is an open-source video editor tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Wave Subs 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:
0CAAF34651009F0111CED8625551F969D256D01787C7AA3B02D15134807AD4FB· 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 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.6Latest | September 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.0.1 | September 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id JiesiMa.WaveSubs -eWave.Subs.Setup.1.0.6.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Jiesi Ma
- Category
- Video editors
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.0.6
- Released
- September 12, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 23, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- Website
- wavesubs.com
- winget ID
- JiesiMa.WaveSubs
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wave Subs free?
Yes. Wave Subs is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Wave Subs 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 Wave Subs 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 Wave Subs be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Wave Subs 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 Wave Subs?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 6, 2026.
Can I use Wave Subs without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Wave Subs?
OpenShot Video Editor, Shotcut, Aegisub, Subtitle Edit and LAV Filters. The alternatives page compares them.
