What hardware do I need?
Windows 11 x64. Maximum Compatibility runs entirely on CPU; Maximum Quality uses a GPU when available and automatically falls back to CPU. Performance depends on the language, model, and PC.
Aurora Subtitles
Real-Time Subtitles for Any Windows Audio
Aurora is built for live audio: meetings, classes, games, streams, podcasts, calls, and videos. The app prioritizes low latency while keeping local control.
Aurora Subtitles demoWindows overlay
Real demo
See Aurora working on Windows audio
The demo shows Aurora running as a Windows overlay: PC audio becomes live captions and translated subtitles without switching away from the app you are using.
Why It Fits
Aurora is built for live audio: meetings, classes, games, streams, podcasts, calls, and videos. The app prioritizes low latency while keeping local control.
Maximum Compatibility accepts English audio and translates it into 51 CPU targets.
Maximum Quality uses a separate set of 51 languages with optional GPU acceleration and CPU fallback.
Silero VAD detects speech and reduces wasted processing.
Controls for responsiveness, voice sensitivity, and a minimum three-line overlay.
Quick Comparison
Criterion
Common alternative
Aurora Subtitles
Input
Mic/system audio
Aurora
Latency control
Yes
Aurora
Realtime translation
Yes
Aurora
Processing
CPU or optional GPU
Aurora