Titlevision Sub Machine

Sub Machine - State of the art subtitling tool for all versions of Windows

Created by professional subtitlers, for professional subtitlers. Scene change detection, audio graph, AI-powered transcription, and 30+ file formats — all in one powerful desktop application.

Why Choose Sub Machine?

Since 1996, Titlevision has been building software that solves the real problems subtitlers face every day. Sub Machine version 4.0 is the culmination of decades of refinement — designed by people who actually subtitle for a living.

🎬 Advanced Video Cache System

Go far beyond simple play/stop/fast-forward. Sub Machine gives you frame-by-frame stepping, 1-second jump-back-and-play, configurable frame jumps, and full mouse-based cueing. The integrated video cache converts any clip to industry-standard H.264, while simultaneously detecting scene changes and generating a visual audio graph — all while you work.

🔍 Automatic Scene Change Detection

Stop wasting precious time hunting for scene changes manually. Sub Machine’s intelligent scene detection engine automatically identifies every cut and transition in your video, marking them on the audio graph timeline. You can then snap your subtitle cues to scene boundaries with a single keystroke, ensuring professional broadcast-quality results every time.

📊 Interactive Audio Graph

The audio graph bar is your visual command center. It displays five layers of information at once: the waveform of the sound track, your cued subtitle positions, subtitle text content, detected scene end markers, and a precise seconds-based timeline. Navigate, cue, and fine-tune your subtitles with unmatched visual clarity.

🤖 AI-Powered Transcription & Translation

Harness the power of OpenAI’s Whisper and GPT-4 directly inside Sub Machine. Automatically transcribe spoken audio into perfectly timed subtitles, then optionally translate them into any target language — all in one seamless operation. What used to take hours of manual work now happens in minutes with context-aware, high-accuracy results.

📁 30+ File Formats Supported

Sub Machine reads and writes an unrivalled range of industry formats: USF, PAC, FPC, RAC, 890, STL, EBU STL, SRT, DFXP (Netflix), TTML XML, Swift XIF, Digital Cinema Package, Sonic Solutions DVD, Apple Final Cut Pro, Adobe Encore, Philips DVD, Poliscript, and many more. Import film manuscripts from .docx, paste text from the clipboard with automatic subtitle splitting, and export RTF manuscripts.

🎨 Familiar Office Ribbon Interface

No steep learning curve. Sub Machine uses a full Microsoft Office-compatible Ribbon menu that organizes every command into intuitive tabs: Home, Format, Edit, and Tools. If you can use Word, you can use Sub Machine. The ribbon reduces clicks, improves discoverability, supports customization, and is fully touchscreen-friendly.

The Professional Ribbon Interface

Visual Audio Graph

Five layers of information: waveform, cued subtitles, text, scene markers, and timeline.

AI Transcription in Action

A fully transcribed and translated episode — from Danish audio to English subtitles, powered by OpenAI.

Everything a Professional Subtitler Needs

⏱️ Precision Time-Coding

Advanced automatic and semi-automatic time code insertion. Auto-recut to deduct personal delay. Recording function for real-time cueing. No external time code reader required.

✏️ Powerful Editing Tools

Bulk editing, automatic text fitting, error detection, search & replace, split & merge functions, cut & paste, instant renumbering, and advanced undo for deleted subtitles.

🌐 Online Translation

Built-in support for Microsoft Bing Translate, Google Translate, and DeepL Translate — access them without leaving the application.

📺 Real-Time Preview

See subtitles rendered on the video as you work. Clickable thumbnails show the previous six and next six frames for perfect visual context.

🔤 Typography & Formatting

Smart italics handling, font colouring, justification controls, live spell-checking, and direct access to your Word spell checker without leaving Sub Machine.

📐 Industry Standards

Adheres to broadcast and streaming platform specifications: subtitle duration limits, reading speed rules, character count constraints, and instant overlap deletion.

🔄 Batch File Converter

Convert from any supported input format to any supported output format in bulk. Process entire projects in seconds instead of converting files one by one.

🖥️ Minimal Hardware Needs

No extra monitor required. No special keyboard needed. Runs on all versions of Windows. Customizable skins, layouts, and keyboard shortcuts to match your workflow.

👥 Multi-Language & Collaboration

Full multi-language and multi-character-set support. Separate notes window for each subtitle. Profile handling for different project types and team workflows.

The Batch File Converter — transform entire project libraries between formats in one operation.

Flexible Pricing — No Hidden Costs

Our declared aim is to beat any price with superior products. We keep costs low by skipping expensive ad campaigns and greedy retailers.

Lifetime License

€1,700

DKK 12,500 · One-time payment

Own Sub Machine outright with a single purchase. No recurring fees, no subscriptions. All future updates included.

Yearly Lease

€400/yr

DKK 3,000/yr · Own it after 6 years

Each year of leasing earns a 15% discount toward a full license. After six years of leasing, you own the program entirely.

Pay Per Hour

€1.35/hr

DKK 10/hr · Min. 200 hours

Pay only for the hours you actually work. The counter only runs while the program is open — no countdown when it’s closed.

Prices shown exclude applicable sales taxes.

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“We are subtitlers and know what subtitlers want. As a tribute to subtitling colleagues all over the world, we have aimed to make Sub Machine less expensive than similar subtitling systems — and the rest of our software is freeware.”

— Titlevision, Søborg, Denmark · Since 1996

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Further information on Titlevision Submachine

How does TitleVision's video cache work

It's been several years since we could ditch our video tape players and switch to digital video. Nevertheless most video programs still offer only four choices for video handling: Play, stop, fast forward, fast reverse. TitleVision offers many other options for the professionel subtitler: 1 frame forward, 1 frame reverse, jump X frames, jump 1 second back and play again and many, many more features including advanced scene end detection and handling, time code capturing and interactive audio graph.

Sub machine special features

Audio graph
Video conversion
Profile handling
Visual sync
Import movie manuscript
Import/export subrip (srt) files
Video cache
Automatic scene change detection
Many different skins
Auto correct feature
Live spell checking
No need for time code reader
Smart handling of italics
Multi-lingual support
Use your Word spell checker without leaving the program
Text context window
Clickable thumbnails of previous six and next six video frames
Sorting by in cue
Separate window for notes for each subtitle
Sophisticated split and merge functions
Search and replace
Cut and paste
Use mouse for cueing
Recording function
Auto recut (deduct personal delay from cue)
Instant renumbering
Instant deletion of overlapping cues
Italicizing/justification/deletion of ranges
Font coloring
Changing of two connected cues with one keystroke
Advanced undoing of deleted subtitles
No extra monitor needed
No special keyboard needed

Full Office compatible Ribbon menu

The Office compatible Ribbon menu offers several key advantages: it streamlines workflows by organizing commands into intuitive tabs and groups, making tools easily accessible. The Ribbon enhances productivity by reducing the number of clicks needed to access features, while also improving discoverability of commands through clear visual design and tooltips. Its consistent layout across Microsoft Office applications ensures a familiar experience, and it supports customization to suit individual preferences. Additionally, the Ribbon is touchscreen-friendly, facilitates multitasking, and integrates advanced features without overwhelming the user.

Support for all the popular file formats

Reads and writes Universal subtitle format (.usf), Screen Pac format (.pac), Screen unicode Pac format (.fpc), Screen Rac format (.rac), Scantitling format (.890) and Spruce STL format (.stl).
Exports Philips dvd, Adobe Encore text, EBU STL, Screen Poliscript, Sonic Solutions dvd, Apple Final Cut Pro, Digital Cinema Package, Deluxe coded cinema test, DFXP for Netflix timed text (.dfxp), Subrip subtitle format (.srt), Swift XIF subtitle (.xif), Timed Text Markup language (TTML xml) and Screen Poliscript text formats.
Exports RTF Manuscripts and RTF Subtitles.
Imports EBU STL, Screen Poliscript text, Sonic Solutions DVD, Spruce DVD STL format (.stl), Deluxe coded cinema text (.uns and .tsf), DFXP for Netflix Timed text (.dfxp), Swift XIF subtitle (.xif), Timed Text Markup language (TTML xml) and Subrip (*.srt) subtitle formats.
Import Film manuscript (.docx) and RTF Subtitle and manuscript (.rtf) formats.
Imports any amount of text from the clipboard, automatically splitting it up into subtitles.