Subtitles editor

Subs Factory makes subtitling easier ! It is a powerful utility designed to perform the creation, modification and resynchronization of subtitles efficiently. Featuring advanced functions, it allows you to do whatever you want with your subtitles.

Features

  • Creation, deletion and modification of subtitles (text, duration, timing, size, color,...).
  • Very simple resynchronization by choosing two reference subtitles.
  • Automatic translation in more than 100 languages (requires In-App purchase - free trial).
  • Changes can be immediately viewed on video.
  • Wide range of video codecs accepted.
  • Powerful timeline displaying subtitles and audio waveforms.
  • Working with keyboard only is easy, due to numerous shortcuts.
  • On-the-fly subtitling-standards compliance checking (with modifiable settings).
  • Split and merge subtitle files.
  • Subtitles extraction from video file (SubRip/SRT tracks only).
  • Advanced search and replace function.
  • Text encoding management.
  • Transformation of plain text into subtitles.
  • Open several subtitle files side-by-side (eg. for resynchronization or translation).
  • Open and export .srt (SubRip), .sub (MicroDVD, subtitles indexed by image number), .txt (plain text) or .tsv (compatible with most spreadsheets) files.
  • Creation of custom export formats.
  • Full Touch Bar support.
  • Dark mode support.
  • Complete video playback functions (including multitrack files, speed change and backward play).
  • An user's manual is included (take a look).
  • In english and french.

Subs Factory


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System requirements

  • For version 2.8.1 :
    • macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later
  • For version 2.5.2 :
    • macOS 10.12 (Sierra) or later
  • For version 2.2.1 :
    • macOS 10.11 (El Capitan) or later
  • For version 2.1.5 :
    • macOS 10.9 (Mavericks) or later
  • For version 2.0.3 :
    • macOS 10.6.8 (Snow Leopard) or later
    • A 64-bit processor (Core 2 Duo or later, on all Mac since 2007),
    • QuickTime and the suitable codecs.
  • For version 1.3.2 : see its dedicated website

To be opened or saved by Subs Factory, a files must be in the .srt format.

Once your subtitle files created, you can play them with free software like IINA or VLC.

Versions history

  • Version 2.8.1

    Available for macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) and higher
    • Some improvements under the hood to prepare for the future.
  • Version 2.8.0

    Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
    • New features :
      • Corrupted .srt files can now be corrected right in Subs Factory, thanks to a new dedicated interface.
      • Subs Factory is now universal: it runs natively on both Intel and Apple Silicon processors.
      • Modern video formats: .webm files and AV1 encoded tracks can now be read.
      • Sentry is now used instead of AppCenter to collect anonymous crash and usage data.
    • Fix :
      • The timeline was somewhat misaligned for some audio formats, it has now pinpoint accuracy.
  • Version 2.7.7

    Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
    • Fix :
      • Fixed a crash at launch, mainly under macOS version 14.3.
  • Version 2.7.6

    Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
    • Fixes :
      • Video files with a track that cannot be decoded by ffmpeg now display waveforms, and their subtitles can be extracted.
      • All fields in the resynchronization popover are now accessible by the tab key.
      • When entering a time in standard format, if more than three digits are entered after the comma, the last ones are ignored.
      • In the case where a subtitle track does not have any subtitle, the track is no longer automatically deselected during playback.
      • In the resynchronization summary sentence, the indication of the affected subtitles is now correct.
      • Several causes of crashes have been eliminated.
  • Version 2.7.5

    Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
    • Fix :
      • Timeline now works under macOS 14 Sonoma.
  • Version 2.7.4

    Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
    • New features :
      • Characters counts are now displayed for each line as well.
      • More playback speed steps.
    • Fixes :
      • Colors with transparency (8 hexadecimal digits) loading from .srt files do not make the application crash anymore.
      • Video origin change is now immediately reflected on the interface.
      • Subtitles edition field readability improved.
      • Several crash causes should be fixed (including with search/replace).
      • Interface was incorrectly stating "microseconds" instead of "milliseconds" (no functional change).
  • Version 2.7.3

    Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
    • Fix :
      • UTF8-encoded subtitles files starting with BOM character can now be opened correctly.
  • Version 2.7.2

    Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
    • Fix :
      • A crash cause has been eliminated.
  • Version 2.7.1

    Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
    • Fix :
      • Subtitles on two lines are now correctly parsed from an srt file.
  • Version 2.7.0

    Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
    • Fixes :
      • Now subtitles can be simply formatted (bold, italic, color, size,...).
      • Subtitles can now be displayed in white instead of the track color.
      • Palettes organization is now saved in project files.
      • It is now possible to use mouse or trackpad scrolling when the pointer is over the timeline or the counter.
      • Subtitles can now be translated from the "Create new subtitles..." button.
  • Version 2.6.1

    Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
    • Fixes :
      • A bug has been fixed.
      • Some other little tweaks.
  • Version 2.6.0

    Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
    • New features :
      • New automatic subtitles translation feature (requires In-App purchase - free trial).
      • Subtitles extraction from video file (SubRip/SRT tracks only).
      • Defining the video beginning timing.
      • Graphical improvements of the timeline for more readability.
      • New subtitles default duration can now be set in the preferences.
      • New icon.
    • Fixes :
      • "Stop edition" now works even if editing field does not concern subtitle.
      • In french translation, in the new project window, buttons "Open" and "Create" were inverted.
      • Some other little fixes.
  • Version 2.5.2

    Available for macOS 10.12 (Sierra)
    • Fix :
      • Corrects a bug affecting some users, where menus were not filled in export popover.
  • Version 2.5.1

    Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
    • Fixes :
      • Two crash causes eliminated, including one concerning the search/replace function.
  • Version 2.5.0

    Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
    • New features :
      • Export subtitles in the format of your choice thanks to the new "Custom export formats" function !
      • Check your subtitles readability with the new "Maximum characters per second" constraint.
      • Simple display of characters count and characters per second in the edition field.
      • Create subtitles by option-click-and-drag in the timeline.
      • Delete subtitles and markers by option-click in the timeline.
      • Loop play on current subtitle.
      • Switch to subtitle edition with a keyboard shortcut or a double-click.
      • Click in timeline to go to timing.
      • Some graphical interface refinements.
    • Fixes :
      • Controls to move amongst subtitles are now related to selected subtitle track.
      • "Go to previous subtitle" button now works correctly.
      • Timeline is now correctly updated when project changes length.
      • Clicking on a subtitle in the timeline goes to clicked location and not to beginning of subtitle anymore.
      • Graphical update for hiding palettes.
      • Other bug fixes.
      • Some performance improvements.
  • Version 2.4.4

    Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
    • Fixes :
      • Waveforms now appear correctly for files where soundtrack is before video track.
      • Output .srt format has been fixed.
      • Unimplemented text format removed from export menu.
  • Version 2.4.3

    Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
    • Fix :
      • A rebellious crash cause finally eliminated.
  • Version 2.4.2

    Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
    • Fixes :
      • Two crash causes eliminated.
      • A missing translation added.
  • Version 2.4.1

    Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
    • Fixes :
      • Interface was blurred under macOS 10.14 (Mojave). It is now crystal clear as expected.
      • Two other crash causes eliminated.
  • Version 2.4.0

    Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
    • New features :
      • Subtitles and markers can now be modified by dragging in the timeline.
      • Subtitle text can now be displayed in the timeline, and waveforms can be hidden.
      • Files can now be added to the project by drag-and-dropping them into the window.
      • Subtitle file encoding is now detected automatically.
      • Detailed timeline scale can now be changed.
      • Palettes have been reorganised to dedicate more room to the content and timeline.
      • Palettes list can now be accessed via the menu.
  • Version 2.3.2

    Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
    • New features :
      • Subtitles display can now be restricted to the normal size, and to the video bounds.
      • Subtitle edition can now be independent from subtitle currently playing.
      • Edited subtitle is now highlighted in the timeline.
      • Clicking on a subtitle in the timeline now selects it for edition.
      • Added "Change couples of markers to subtitles" menu and keyboard shortcut.
      • Default end marker and default second anchor marker in "ReSync" popover are now set to last marker.
      • User's manual has been updated.
    • Fixes :
      • Now correctly selecting the default encoding at export.
      • When no video was loaded, clicking on a subtitle made the counter run. Not anymore.
      • Fixed a display bug with automatic Dark/Light mode selection.
      • Corrected some bugs appearing when video is shorter than subtitles file.
  • Version 2.3.1

    Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
    • Fixes :
      • Fixed annoying bug when deleting subtitle.
  • Version 2.3.0

    Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
    • New features :
      • Now displaying sound waveforms to help positioning subtitles.
      • Dark mode (for macOS 10.14 Mojave and higher only).
      • Full Touch Bar support.
      • Subtitles are now displayed on the video, and markup properties are correctly rendered.
      • Subtitles included in video files can now be played.
      • Smoother backward play.
      • VLCkit has been replaced by mpv/ffmpeg, providing much more functionalities for Subs Factory development.
      • New "Subtitle" menu for subtitle edition, with associated keyboard shortcuts.
      • Time counter is now editable to quickly go to a precise timing.
  • Version 2.2.1

    Available for macOS 10.11 (El Capitan)
    • New features :
      • MicroDVD (.sub) and Tab Separated Values (.tsv) export
      • Command buttons icons are now retina.
    • Fixes :
      • Using "Enter" when editing a subtitle in the "Editor" palette now creates a new line.
      • Text edition in the "Editor" palette now taken into account right away.
      • Some other minor bugs fixed.
  • Version 2.2.0

    Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
    • Reliability, ease of development, modernity and future-proof: the application has been translated to Swift, and the whole code has been reviewed for more simplicity and a much better ability to evolve.
    • New features :
      • Now all actions are undoable : resync, split, merge, replace,...
      • User interface improvements for better readability.
      • It is now possible to play the subtitles, even without a video.
      • Performances improvements.
    • Fixes :
      • Numerous bugs have been fixed.
  • Version 2.1.5

    Available for macOS 10.9 (Mavericks) and 10.10 (Yosemite)
    • Fixes :
      • A bug preventing use of "Editor" palette with systems older than macOS 10.14 (Mojave) has been fixed.
      • Implementing Internet Access Policy for Little Snitch.
      • Some crashes fixed.
  • Version 2.1.4

    Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
    • Fixes :
      • A bug preventing resynchronization has been fixed.
      • A bug altering the display of subtitles table after file split has been fixed.
      • A bug happening when no video file was loaded has been fixed.
      • Another crash has been fixed.
  • Version 2.1.3

    Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
    • Fixes :
      • A bug modifying a subtitle date when clicking in the table has been fixed.
      • Some other crash causes have been fixed.
  • Version 2.1.2

    Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
    • Fixes :
      • Some bugs concerning subtitle edition have been fixed.
  • Version 2.1.2

    Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
    • Fixes :
      • Some bugs have been fixed, including concerning "Search and Replace" function.
  • Version 2.1.0

    Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
    • New features :
      • Most video files are now played natively (thanks to VLCkit, replacing QuickTime).
      • Now compatible with systems from macOS 10.9 Mavericks to the current release, 10.14 Mojave.
      • It is now possible to choose which audio or video track to play in multitrack files.
      • Latest news are fetched and displayed at application launch.
      • Video speed management is now more flexible with J-K-L keyboard shortcuts and new controls on video controls palette.
      • More flexible resynchronization function.
    • Fixes :
      • A lot of bugs have been fixed.
  • Version 2.0.3

    Available for macOS 10.6 (Snow Leopard) to 10.8 (Mountain Lion)
    • New features :
      • It is now possible to choose an encoding when exporting a .srt file,
      • the encoding chosen while opening a file is now memorized,
      • the encodings list is now much more comprehensive.
    • Fixes :
      • Markers are now correctly saved in project files,
      • Subs Factory now correctly asks for saving when closing a project,
      • minimum duration of a project without video is now ten seconds,
      • palettes list is now always entirely unfolded,
      • other minor bugs have been adressed.
  • Version 2.0.2

    Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
    • Fixes :
      • Subtitles files created from scratch can now be exported with Snow Leopard,
      • one-key shortcuts (i, o and space) now work correctly,
      • ReSync window now works correctly with Snow Leopard,
      • there is now a protection preventing entering a subtitle whose end is after its beginning,
      • video is now correctly unloaded when changed or when closing the window,
      • other minor bugs have been corrected.
  • Version 2.0.1

    Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
    • Fixes :
      • The markers menu now works,
      • m4v files can now be open,
      • fixed project video loading after application relaunch,
      • fixed export button that did not export correctly, and
      • window minimum size now better computed.
  • Version 2.0

    Not available anymore, replaced by newer version
    • First version on the Mac App Store, rewritten from scratch and dramatically modernized.
  • Version 1.3.2 and older

    Available for macOS 10.2 (Jaguar) to 10.5 (Leopard)
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