VLC MEDIA PLAYER

Gets Subtitle Generation and Translation Feature using Al

- Shintu Dhang

VLC Media Player, the world-renowned open-source media player by the non-profit organization VideoLAN, has taken a leap forward by integrating AI-powered subtitle generation and translation features. This innovation is set to redefine how users experience videos on their PCs and laptops, making multimedia consumption more accessible and inclusive than ever before.

BRIDGING ACCESSIBILITY GAPS WITH AI

VideoLAN is a non-profit organization prioritizing user accessibility and open-source collaboration over commercial gains. The introduction of AI-driven subtitle generation and translation is another testament to this ethos. With the power of artificial intelligence, VLC can now automatically generate subtitles for video content without embedded captions. This feature is a boon for those who rely on subtitles for comprehension, such as deaf or non-native speakers of the video's primary language.