
Caption.IM
Real-Time AI Captions for Every Sound on Your Mac
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May 4, 2026
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About Caption.IM
Caption.im — Real-Time AI Captions for Your Mac
Caption.im is a privacy-first AI captioning assistant designed for macOS. It turns any audio on your Mac into real-time captions, instant translations, recordings, and structured meeting notes — powered locally on your device.
Unlike browser extensions or meeting bots, Caption.im captures system audio directly, so it works across almost any application: Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, YouTube, online courses, podcasts, livestreams, webinars, and recorded videos.
With Caption.im, you can generate live subtitles for conversations, translate multilingual content in real time, record important audio, and transform long discussions into clear summaries, key points, action items, and mind maps.
Built with local AI and Local LLMs in mind, Caption.im helps you keep your conversations private while improving productivity, accessibility, and information equity. No bots joining your meetings. No browser dependency. No complicated setup.
What Caption.IM does
Caption.im is a privacy-first AI captioning assistant designed for macOS, converting audio from your computer into real-time subtitles, translations, and structured meeting notes. It processes everything locally on your device, allowing users to capture captions from various applications such as video calls, online courses, and podcasts, without relying on external servers or tools.
Users install Caption.im on their Mac, which listens to system audio to generate captions in real-time. It will provide functionalities like live subtitles and instant translations while also giving the ability to summarize conversations automatically after meetings. The app is designed to work seamlessly with applications like Zoom, Google Meet, and YouTube.
Caption.im is intended for users who require real-time transcription and translation capabilities, including remote teams, online learners, and content creators. Its local processing ensures privacy, making it ideal for individuals who prioritize data security while needing effective communication tools.
Based on apps.apple.com, read on Sep 16, 2026.
Key features
- Real-time transcription
- Instant translation
- Floating subtitle window
- AI meeting summaries
- Works with any app
- Privacy-first local AI
What people use Caption.IM for
- 01Generate live captions for meetings
- 02Translate subtitles in real-time
- 03Create structured meeting notes
- 04Transcribe audio from any app
- 05Enhance accessibility for users
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