Is GeekLink free to use?

Yes. The free version is permanent — speech recognition, full OCR subtitle extraction, subtitle editing, batch processing, and SRT/TXT export are all free (exports carry a small GeekLink credit). Every new install also includes a 7-day trial of all Pro features. Pro adds natural AI translation (Claude, GPT-4o, DeepSeek) and clean, unbranded exports.

Does GeekLink work without internet?

Speech recognition and OCR run 100% locally with no internet required. AI translation uses a cloud API, so an internet connection is needed for that step.

What Mac chips does GeekLink support?

GeekLink requires Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, or M4). Intel Macs are not supported. macOS 13.0 (Ventura) or later is required.

Can GeekLink extract subtitles already burned into a video?

Yes. GeekLink's OCR engine can detect and extract hardcoded (burned-in) subtitles from any video, even without an audio track.

GeekLink – AI Subtitle Factory for Mac | Natural Line-Breaking · OCR

Path A The subtitles are on the screen

Extract burned-in subtitles with OCR

Baked into the picture — you can see them, but there's no .srt and you can't switch them off. Common with anime rips, Chinese short dramas, K-pop fancams, and Douyin/Bilibili reposts.

Draw a box over the subtitle area — it reads the text off the frames into an editable, time-synced SRT
Handles colored text, outlines and busy backgrounds; ignores logos & watermarks
Frame-accurate timing — detects exactly when each line appears and disappears, so the exported SRT is already synced, not just the text

Burned-in subtitle OCR →

Draw a box over the burned-in subtitle area in GeekLink and OCR reads only that line

GeekLink transcribing spoken audio into timed subtitles

Path B There's no subtitle, only audio

Transcribe the speech into subtitles

No captions at all — just people talking. On-device speech recognition turns the audio into a timed subtitle track you can edit and translate. Common with movies, drama series, online courses, lyric videos, and stage performances.

Precise timeline — optional high-precision alignment locks each line to the moment it's spoken, so nothing drifts
AI line-breaking — breaks each line where it reads naturally, not mid-phrase like raw auto-captions
49 languages, all on-device — nothing uploaded

Speech-to-subtitles →

Free vs Pro

Free is forever — not a trial. Speech recognition, OCR, subtitle editing, batch processing and export are all free. Upgrade to Pro for natural AI translation (Claude, GPT-4o, DeepSeek) and clean, unbranded exports.

Feature	Basic	Pro
OCR Subtitle Extraction	✓	✓
Video Export (burned-in)	Watermark	✓ No watermark
SRT/TXT Export	Promo line added	✓ Clean export
Custom Watermark Upload	—	✓
AI Smart Line-Breaking	Rule-based	✓ AI sense-group
Speech Recognition	✓	✓
AI Translation	Your own API key	✓ Built-in Claude · GPT-4o · DeepSeek
Subtitle Editor	✓	✓
Batch Processing	✓	✓

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Monthly is for short-term use, annual is much cheaper than paying month to month, and lifetime is available as a one-time purchase.

3 plans available

Monthly Plan

$12.99/month

Includes 1M AI translation tokens (~1,500 min). Extra packs available.

Annual Subscription

$99/year

Includes 12M AI tokens (~18,000 min). ~$8.25/mo, save ~$57 vs monthly.

Lifetime License

Regular $199 Early bird $169

Includes 24M AI tokens (~36,000 min). One-time payment — all future updates included, no recurring fees.

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FAQ

Where is app data stored?

App data: ~/Library/Application Support/GeekLink/
Exports: ~/Movies/GeekLink Exports/

How to activate Pro?

A 7-day free trial starts automatically on first install — no sign-up or login ever needed, all Pro features are available right away. After the trial, click "Activate" in the top-right and enter your license key to continue.

Which languages are supported for translation?

40+ languages: English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Turkish, etc.

What if I get a "no write permission" error?

GeekLink writes to ~/Library/Application Support/GeekLink/ and ~/Movies/GeekLink Exports/ by default.
If you still see permission errors:
1) Make sure the output path is under your user directory — avoid read-only disks or restricted folders.
2) Go to System Settings → Privacy & Security → Files and Folders, and confirm GeekLink has access.
3) If the file is on an external drive or cloud-synced folder, copy it to a local directory first.
4) Quit and relaunch GeekLink, then try again.

Does it require internet?

Speech recognition and subtitle recognition require internet on first use to download models, then both work offline. AI translation (DeepSeek) requires internet.

How should I update the app?

You can click "Check for updates" in the top-right corner of the app, then choose "Update & Restart".
If macOS shows a permission prompt, click "Allow" first.
Only if automatic installation still does not finish should you open the DMG that was already downloaded (or re-download the latest DMG from the official website) and drag the new version into Applications to replace the old one.

Does the lifetime license include future updates?

Yes. GeekLink's lifetime license is a one-time purchase that includes every future app update at no additional cost — new features, performance improvements, and new language support are all included. There are no recurring fees or upgrade charges. The 24M AI translation tokens included with the license never expire.

Can I get a refund?

Yes. GeekLink offers a 7-day no-questions-asked refund policy on all plans. Request a refund through the Lemon Squeezy customer portal within 7 days of purchase.

GeekLink

Two ways in — GeekLink does both

Extract burned-in subtitles with OCR

Transcribe the speech into subtitles

Translate, edit, and ship

Translate to 40+

Review only flagged lines

Batch a whole season

Export or burn-in

Local, on Mac, one flat price

Mac-native

100% local

One flat price

Free vs Pro

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Enterprise & Teams

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