VideOCR

VideOCR 1.6.0

Extract hardcoded subtitles from videos via a simple GUI using machine learning

  • By timminator
  • Open Source
  • Updated Sep 9, 2026
Download for Windows

About VideOCR

Extract hardcoded (burned-in) subtitles from videos via a simple to use GUI by utilizing the PaddleOCR OCR engine. Everything can be easily configured via a few clicks.

What's new in 1.6.0

Highlights:

  • Adds support for the new PaddleOCR v3.7.0 version with improved accuracy for Chinese, English, Japanese and Latin languages. Other languages also profit from the improved detection model.
  • Adds option to save OCR detection/recognition images annotated with the detected boxes/text (currently limited to PaddleOCR), useful for reviewing or debugging OCR results
  • Adds Drag and Drop Support (Currently limited to Windows due to an upstream issue on Linux)
  • Adds option to disable frame stitching for better OCR accuracy
  • Adds Copy CLI command to clipboard feature
  • Adds option to reset settings back to default

Additional notes:

  • Fixed a crash of the video preview of the GUI caused by a few select video files
  • Fixed a mistake in the available PaddleOCR language list in the GUI
  • Improved performance if a brightness threshold was applied
  • Quite a few optimizations were done to shrink down the GUI and CLI executable size

Notes:

  • Utilizes standalone version of PaddleOCR from https://github.com/timminator/PaddleOCR-Standalone
  • Utilizes standalone version of Chrome-Lens-OCR from https://github.com/timminator/Chrome-Lens-OCR
  • Linux version requires glibc 2.35 or newer (can be checked by running ldd --version in a terminal)

Download Tips:
• Windows:
• CPU version：
VideOCR-CPU-v1.6.0-setup-x64.exe
• GPU version:
VideOCR-GPU-v1.6.0-CUDA-11.8-setup-x64.exe (Nvidia 10 Series graphics cards)
VideOCR-GPU-v1.6.0-CUDA-12.9-setup-x64.exe (Nvidia 16 - 50 Series graphics cards)
• Linux:
• CPU version：
VideOCR-CPU-v1.6.0-Linux.7z
• GPU version:
VideOCR-GPU-v1.6.0-CUDA-11.8-Linux.7z (Nvidia 10 Series graphics cards)
VideOCR-GPU-v1.6.0-CUDA-12.9-Linux.7z.001 (Nvidia 16 - 50 Series graphics cards) …

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Technical details

Publishertimminator
Version1.6.0
Release date2026-09-09
LicenseMIT
Installer typeinno
Architecturex64
Package IDtimminator.VideOCR.CPU
Admin rightsRequired
Install scopeAll users

Install VideOCR from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=timminator.VideOCR.CPU -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=timminator.VideOCR.CPU -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=timminator.VideOCR.CPU -e
Silent install with the offline installer
"VideOCR-CPU-v1.6.0-setup-x64.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-

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Install VideOCR together with other apps in one command »

deep-learninghardsubmachine-learningocrsubtitles

VideOCR version history

1.5.1 Apr 28, 2026
1.3.0 Jul 25, 2025

Frequently asked questions

Is VideOCR free?

Yes. VideOCR is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.

What is the latest version of VideOCR?

The latest version is 1.6.0, released on Sep 9, 2026.

Is it safe to download VideOCR?

The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with d9c09cba40c2d084a1b7c4e3ee8f1044fbdaee2d90af78f184061d93ffc623e5.

Which Windows versions does VideOCR support?

VideOCR runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.

How do I install VideOCR silently?

Run the offline installer with "VideOCR-CPU-v1.6.0-setup-x64.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=timminator.VideOCR.CPU -e --silent.

How do I uninstall VideOCR?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find VideOCR and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=timminator.VideOCR.CPU -e.

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