Glucose Media Player is a lightweight Windows media player combining advanced video playback with on-device AI subtitle generation. It uses Whisper to transcribe speech during playback or process entire videos. Users can translate subtitles locally, customize their appearance, and automatically reposition them to avoid obscuring faces. The player supports embedded and external subtitles across common media formats. Its smart gallery organizes videos by date and allows users to configure custom media libraries. Playback features include picture-in-picture, cinematic viewing, episode transitions, and multiple audio tracks. A hardware assessment tool checks whether a computer can handle demanding AI features. Built with Tauri, Rust, and Svelte, Glucose processes media locally without telemetry.
Features
- On-device AI subtitle generation using Whisper with real-time transcription and full-video processing
- Offline subtitle translation across multiple languages with customizable bilingual display options
- Automatic subtitle positioning, adjustable typography, and support for SRT, VTT, ASS, and embedded captions
- Smart media gallery with configurable library folders, hover previews, and playback progress tracking
- Picture-in-picture viewing, cinematic backgrounds, automatic episode transitions, and dual audio track switching
- Hardware capability testing with GPU-accelerated playback, dynamic audio visualization, and volume boosting