Rawya

Understand every video.

Rawya is a free, open source macOS player that automatically generates and translates subtitles for Japanese, Korean, Chinese and more.

Apple local AI subtitles require macOS 26 or later. Available language combinations vary by Mac and Apple language resources. Playback supports older compatible macOS versions.

First, choose the video's spoken language

Recent languages stay close. Rawya only shows language combinations available on this Mac.

Subtitles and playback, in one app.

Open common formats, manage subtitles, playlists and chapters, use Picture in Picture, and tune the controls in one player.

  • Translated subtitles

    Generate and translate subtitles in multiple languages, with finished lines appearing as processing continues.

  • Private by design

    On supported Macs, Apple local AI processes audio without sending it away.

  • Plays what you have

    Open common video and audio formats without switching between apps.

  • Ready for real watching

    Manage subtitles, playlists, chapters, picture-in-picture, and playback history.

  • Controls that fit you

    Customize video, audio, subtitles, keyboard, mouse, trackpad, and gestures.

Download Rawya for macOS.

Installers come directly from GitHub Releases, with the source code published alongside them.

Apple local AI subtitles require macOS 26 or later. Available language combinations vary by Mac and Apple language resources. Playback supports older compatible macOS versions.