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Translate Any Video on Your Android Phone
Live Subtitles translates video playing on your Android phone, live, in a floating overlay — a line of the original spoken language plus your translation, in 50+ languages. It reads the phone's audio directly, so it works the same way regardless of which app the video is open in, not just one platform.
One app, any video source
Instead of a translator built into a single platform, Live Subtitles sits on top of whatever's playing:
- Video in a mobile browser — news sites, blogs, embedded players.
- YouTube, in the app or a browser.
- Downloaded video files played from the gallery or a file manager.
- Podcasts and audio-only content.
- Most short-form and streaming apps (see the caveat below for DRM-protected services).
How it works
System Audio mode
Pick System Audio and Live Subtitles reads whatever the phone is playing, through Android's screen/audio capture API. Android shows a one-time capture-consent prompt each session — a standard requirement for any app that reads screen/audio output, not something specific to Live Subtitles.
Dual subtitles, 50+ languages
The original spoken line and your chosen translation appear together, in any of 50+ languages, in either direction — not limited to translating into or out of English.
A floating overlay
Captions sit on top of the video, draggable and resizable, and stay in place as you switch between apps.
Setup: a few steps, once
- Install Live Subtitles from Google Play. Open it and try it free — no account required.
- Grant "Display over other apps." The app opens this Android settings screen for you the first time.
- Pick System Audio as the source, and set your spoken and translation languages.
- Play the video, in whichever app it's in. The overlay translates it live.
Real-world use cases
News and articles with embedded video
Translate a foreign-language news clip, interview, or explainer embedded in a browser page, without searching for a subtitled re-upload elsewhere.
Downloaded or shared video files
A video a friend sent you, a recorded lecture, a conference talk saved to your phone — play it from the gallery or a file app and get a translated line on top.
Travel and everyday situations
Beyond video specifically, the same System Audio and Microphone modes work for any spoken audio — see the Android overview for the broader picture, including in-person conversations.
Pricing and free minutes
Live Subtitles is free to install, and every new install gets free minutes you can use immediately — no credit card needed. After that, you can subscribe or buy one-time minute packs directly in the app; current pricing and plans are shown there and on the Google Play listing. The same account also covers the Windows, macOS, and iOS versions.
Get it on Google Play
Also available for Windows and iOS / macOS.
FAQ
What kinds of video can it translate?
Anything playing as ordinary media audio: browser video, YouTube, downloaded files, podcasts, livestreams, most streaming apps.
Does it work in any language, in any direction?
Yes — 50+ languages each way, not limited to English pairs.
Does it work with Netflix, Prime Video, or other DRM-protected apps?
No, not through System Audio — Android blocks that for any app. Use Microphone mode instead.
Does it translate video calls?
Not through System Audio — Android keeps call audio separate. Use Microphone mode for a call on speaker.
Is there a dual-language view?
Yes — original and translated line shown together.
Do I need an internet connection?
Yes — speech recognition and translation run in the cloud.
Can I try it for free?
Yes. New installs get free minutes, no credit card required.