What hardware do I need?
Windows 11, 16 GB RAM, and an NVIDIA CUDA-compatible GPU. 6 GB VRAM is the minimum for full GPU translation; 4 GB can use compatibility mode with TranslateGemma on CPU and higher latency.
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 demo Windows 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.
Whisper large-v3-turbo q5_0 as the main model.
Silero VAD to detect speech and reduce wasted processing.
Performance modes: automatic, low memory, and quality.
Controls for responsiveness and voice sensitivity.
Quick Comparison
Criterion
Common alternative
Aurora Subtitles
Input
Mic/system audio
Aurora
Latency control
Yes
Aurora
Realtime translation
Yes
Aurora
Local stack
2026-04-30
Aurora