Every video. Your language. Instantly.
Live, translated subtitles for any video playing in your browser — lectures, news, dramas, livestreams. No uploads, no copy-paste.
How it works
Install & pin it
One click from the Chrome or Edge store.
Play any video
YouTube, online courses, any tab.
Read in your language
Translated captions appear instantly.
What it does
No subtitles? We make them.
PonySubs listens to the tab’s audio and transcribes speech in real time — even for videos that ship with no captions at all. Powered by Microsoft Azure Speech with automatic detection across 120+ languages.
Read or listen
Optional natural voices read the translation aloud while you watch.
Whole-page translate
Not just video — translate any webpage, too.
Private by design
Runs in your browser. No account needed to start, and no browsing history tracked.
Works everywhere
Any site with video — including YouTube, Netflix, and more.
Made for
FAQ
Is PonySubs free?
It’s free to install and comes with a free usage allowance, so you can start right away. Heavier usage can be topped up inside the extension, or you can plug in your own API key. No purchases ever happen on this website.
Do I need an account?
No. Just install it and play a video — no account required to get started.
Which browsers are supported?
Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge, installed from their official stores.
Does it work on videos with no subtitles?
Yes. PonySubs listens to the tab’s audio and generates captions in real time using Microsoft Azure Speech, with automatic language detection across 120+ languages.
Which sites does it work on?
Any site with video playing in your browser tab — including YouTube, Netflix, and other major video platforms.
Is my data private?
PonySubs runs in your browser and does not collect, store, or share personal data, nor track your browsing history. Audio is sent to Microsoft Azure only to produce subtitles and translations.
How many languages are supported?
Translation works across 120+ languages, and the PonySubs interface itself is available in 21 languages.