LiveCaptions-Translator

What it does

Windows 11 can already caption whatever audio is playing on your PC; this puts a translation alongside it, so you can follow a foreign-language video or meeting in real time. Windows 11 only - the feature it builds on does not exist on Windows 10 or macOS. Caption accuracy is whatever Windows produces, and the translation step sends the text to an external service, so avoid it for confidential meetings.

Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.

Screenshots & visuals

Before you start

• Setup difficultySome setup needed
• Command lineNot required
• API keyRequired
• Sends data onlineYes

Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.

LiveCaptions-Translator FAQ

Is LiveCaptions-Translator free?

LiveCaptions-Translator itself is free, but it needs an API key for an external AI service. That service charges separately, though some have a free tier.

Do I need to install anything or write code to use LiveCaptions-Translator?

You install it like a normal desktop app. No command line involved.

Does LiveCaptions-Translator work on a phone?

No. It needs a computer.

Can I use LiveCaptions-Translator commercially?

The licence is Apache-2.0, which permits commercial use. Conditions such as keeping the copyright notice still apply, so read the licence text before shipping it inside something.

How it compares

The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.

"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.

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