---
name: "Generate local subtitles for video editing workflows with Auto Subs"
slug: "generate-local-subtitles-for-video-editing-workflows-with-auto-subs"
description: "Use Auto Subs when an operator or media agent needs local-first subtitle generation, editing, and handoff into DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, After Effects, or a command-line video pipeline."
github_stars: 3649
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/tmoroney/auto-subs"
author: "Tom Moroney"
publisher_type: "individual"
category: "Media & Transcription"
framework: "Multi-Framework"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "tmoroney/auto-subs"
  github_stars: 3649
---

# Generate local subtitles for video editing workflows with Auto Subs

Use Auto Subs when an operator or media agent needs local-first subtitle generation, editing, and handoff into DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, After Effects, or a command-line video pipeline.

## Prerequisites

Auto Subs desktop app or CLI, local media files, and optionally DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, or Adobe After Effects for editor integration.

## Installation

Requirements and caveats from upstream:
- Mac App Store version not supported - download DaVinci Resolve from [blackmagicdesign.com](https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/) instead.

Basic usage or getting-started notes:
- Launch AutoSubs and select an audio or video file.
- Pick your model and language/translation options.
- Click **Transcribe**. Edit speakers and subtitles as needed.

- Source: https://github.com/tmoroney/auto-subs
- Extracted from upstream docs: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/tmoroney/auto-subs/HEAD/README.md

## Documentation

- https://tom-moroney.com/auto-subs/

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/generate-local-subtitles-for-video-editing-workflows-with-auto-subs/)