At CES 2025, VLC Media Player unveiled a groundbreaking innovation that could revolutionize how we experience video content:
AI-powered automatic subtitles and real-time translations — available for any video, in multiple languages, and here’s the kicker: it works entirely offline.
Developed by VideoLAN, this cutting-edge feature uses on-device AI inference to generate subtitles and translations locally—no internet, no cloud servers. Just open-source AI, running privately, securely, and effortlessly on your device.
Why is this a game changer?
Until now, real-time subtitle and translation tools—like those found on YouTube or Instagram—have relied on cloud computing and active internet connections.
VLC just flipped that script.
Whether you’re watching a foreign film, attending an offline class, or viewing livestreams in another language, this feature provides seamless accessibility without compromising privacy or requiring manual downloads.
Who benefits most?
- 📶 Users in low or no-internet areas
- 🌐 Global audiences watching foreign media
- 🎓 Students and teachers handling multilingual content
- 🔒 Privacy-conscious users who prefer offline tools
Though a public release date hasn’t been announced, one thing’s for sure:
VLC is no longer just a media player — it’s a global translator.
Open-source. Offline. On your terms. 🎬🌍
