Getting Started
From installation to completing your first subtitle task in just a few minutes.
System Requirements
| Item | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating System | macOS 12 Monterey or later |
| Processor | Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) or Intel |
| Memory | At least 4 GB (8 GB or more recommended for better recognition performance) |
| Disk Space | Approx. 1 GB (including recognition models) |
Installation
- Download the installer Go to geeklink.dev and click "Free Download" to get the latest DMG installer.
- Open the DMG and drag to Applications Double-click the downloaded DMG file and drag the GeekLink Subtitle Factory icon into the Applications folder.
- Launch for the first time Double-click GeekLink Subtitle Factory in your Applications folder to start the app.
Interface Overview
The main interface is divided into three areas:
- Left — Settings panel: Contains 5 feature tabs, each corresponding to a different workflow
- Right — Media library: A list of imported or dragged-in video files
- Top — Menu bar: Quick access to preferences, check for updates, etc.
The 5 feature tabs:
- Text Recognition — Extract burned-in subtitles from video frames (OCR)
- Translation — Translate existing subtitles into a target language
- Speech Recognition — Transcribe subtitles from the audio track
- Speech Recognition + Translation — Complete transcription and translation in one step
- Automation — Watch a folder and automatically process new videos
Load Demo Videos
When you first open the app, the media library is empty. Click the "Load Demo Videos" button in the media library area, and the app will copy built-in demo videos into your library so you can quickly try out each feature.
Run Your First Task
- Select a feature tab Click the "Speech Recognition + Translation" tab in the left settings panel.
- Set the languages Choose the source language (the language spoken in the video) and the target language (the language you want to translate into).
- Select videos Check the videos you want to process in the right media library (or use the demo videos you just loaded).
- Click "Run" Click the Run button at the bottom and wait for the task to finish. A progress bar shows the processing status in real time.
- View the results Once processing is complete, click "Open Subtitle Editor" to view and edit the generated bilingual subtitles.
Tip
The first time you use a new recognition model, the system will automatically download the model file. Please be patient. Once the download is complete, subsequent uses will start recognition immediately.
Next Steps
Congratulations on completing your first subtitle task! You can now explore each feature in depth:
- Speech Recognition — Learn about different recognition models and language settings
- Text Recognition (OCR) — Extract burned-in subtitles from video frames
- Translation — Explore multiple translation engines
- Subtitle Editor — Fine-tune subtitle content and timecodes
- Export — Export subtitles in various formats
- Keyboard Shortcuts — Boost your editing efficiency