Auto-Subtitle

Using speech recognition and machine translation to generate subtitles for videos.

Auto-Subtitle: Subtitle and Translation for Videos

Auto-Subtitle is a versatile Firefox add-on. Whether you are watching live broadcasts, on-demand content, or participating in video chats and conferences, it can generate subtitles for videos on any web page. Using AI technology, it not only creates subtitles but also translates them into other languages, enriching your multimedia experience within your browser. Please be aware that using this add-on could result in a video delay of over ten seconds.

Add-on stats

Manifest V2
Daily users: 1,024
13
Rating: 1.70
(27)
Version: 0.2 (Last updated: 2020-10-26)
Version code: 5122521
Creation date: 2020-04-06
Weekly download count: 169
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • contextMenus
  • webNavigation
Size: 866.84K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Auto-generated subtitles are 95% accurate
  • Useful for breaking language barriers
  • Works well with certain videos
Cons
  • Requires paid services (Google Cloud or Amazon Web Services)
  • Accessibility options are not free
  • Videos may have reduced quality when using subtitles
  • Set up process is unclear and requires an API key
Most mentioned
  • Requires account for Google Cloud or Amazon Cloud
  • Does not work as expected
  • Misleading regarding costs and accessibility
User reviews
adds a stupid overlay grid of its own logo over reddit videos
by ForeverAndaDay, 2024-12-18

Does not work at all!
by Brad, 2024-11-24

by Mrng, 2024-11-15
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Auto-Subtitle requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

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Risk likelihood analysis details
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