YouTube captions,
on when needed, off when they get in the way.

Manage existing YouTube captions in desktop Chrome: follow YouTube, auto-open, or auto-close. Detect burned-in subtitles locally and handle duplicates with separate settings. Manual CC/C wins for this viewing; burned-in text remains.

Automatic caption control Detect burned-in subtitles Turn off duplicate captions

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Burned-in subtitles detected. YouTube captions turned off.

Caption preferences

Keep captions on
or off, automatically

If you watch with captions, have available captions turn on automatically for each video. If you prefer them off, keep them off. Set your preference once and it carries over to the next video. You can also follow YouTube’s settings. Any manual change takes priority for the current viewing only.

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Burned-in subtitles in another language detected. YouTube captions turned off.

Different languages

When burned-in subtitles and YouTube captions
use different languages, choose how to handle them

If burned-in subtitles and YouTube captions use different languages, you can close the captions automatically, be asked first, or keep them. Detection acts only with supported languages and sufficient evidence.

Fine-grained control · Pro

Set preferences at every level,
down to a single video

Choose a global caption mode, then add channel or video rules. Priority: manual CC/C for this viewing, video, channel, then global. Reloading or a new video restores the rules.

Caption control

Global settings

Auto-open

Duplicate caption handling

Current channel rule

Specific channel

Always show captions

Current video rule

Individual video exception

Always hide captions

Video frames stay on your deviceVideo frames and subtitle text are recognized locally, without sending them to a server for detection.

Only switchable captions are changedThe video and burned-in subtitles remain unchanged; you can restore captions if they were hidden by mistake.

Account data is handled separatelyThe free allowance and video records stay in the extension; no email is needed. If you choose email sign-in, the account service handles email and session records. Pro purchases create separate order and license records.

Local processing · privacy first

Captions are handled locally,
so you can watch with confidence.

Frame sampling and OCR run in your browser. The extension uses the result to manage YouTube captions without uploading video frames or subtitle text.

Choose your plan

Free

No sign-up needed. Use it right after installation.

10 successfully handled videos in total; no monthly reset
Local OCR detects burned-in subtitles
Automatic control of available captions
With different languages: close, ask or keep
Control CC manually and restore captions if needed
Channel-specific caption rules
Rules for individual videos
Remember confirmed caption closures

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Pro subscription

$17.99 / year

Billed annually. Renews each year.

Unlimited videos and continued automatic handling
Local OCR detects burned-in subtitles
Automatic control of available captions
With different languages: close, ask or keep
Control CC manually and restore captions if needed
Channel-specific caption rules
Rules for individual videos
Remember confirmed caption closures

Pro Lifetime

$29.99 / once

Pay once for ongoing maintenance and all major and minor updates to this product. No automatic renewal.

Unlimited videos and continued automatic handling
Local OCR detects burned-in subtitles
Automatic control of available captions
With different languages: close, ask or keep
Control CC manually and restore captions if needed
Channel-specific caption rules
Rules for individual videos
Remember confirmed caption closures

Request a full refund within 14 days of your first purchase or 7 days of an annual renewal. Read the refund policy

FAQ

Can I request a refund?

Request a full refund within 14 days of your first purchase or 7 days of an annual renewal.

How do I turn off subtitles on YouTube? Why does one layer remain?

Click CC in the YouTube player to turn off switchable captions. Burned-in subtitles are part of the video image, so CC cannot remove them. subtitle.im detects these subtitles and handles duplicate captions according to your settings. A manual CC change stops automatic adjustment for this viewing without changing saved rules.

How do I automatically turn YouTube captions on or off?

In Caption control, choose Follow YouTube, Auto-open, or Auto-close. Follow stops proactive opening; duplicate handling still uses its separate settings. Auto-open needs an existing track. Auto-close turns off switchable captions without detection or duplicate-handling charges. Manual CC/C changes win over video, channel, and global settings for this viewing; manually opened captions stay on. Reloading or opening another video restores the rules. Burned-in subtitles remain; no captions are generated or translated.

What if burned-in subtitles and YouTube captions use different languages?

With enough evidence of burned-in subtitles in another language, it follows your choice: close automatically, ask first or keep the switchable captions. Choose keep if you want both languages visible.

Can it detect burned-in subtitles in every video?

It can generally detect most clear, common burned-in subtitles, though misses and false positives can occur. Low resolution, unusual placement or complex lettering can reduce accuracy. When evidence is insufficient it keeps switchable captions; if they are hidden by mistake, undo from the prompt or turn YouTube CC back on.

How do I restore captions hidden by mistake?

Use Undo or Restore in the extension prompt, or turn YouTube CC back on. Restoration affects this viewing only and does not remove burned-in subtitles from the image.

Are video frames uploaded?

Recognizes text in your browser without uploading frames. No email needed for the free trial.

How are the 10 free videos counted?

Each installation includes 10 different free videos. Only successful caption closures count; detection, failed recognition, manual CC changes and rewatches do not.

Can I buy or activate Pro now?

Annual and Lifetime Pro are available to buy. Sign in and pay through Waffo hosted checkout; check the total, taxes, renewal and cancellation terms there. Pro depends on server-confirmed payment and access records. Signing in or returning to the website alone does not activate access.