You found a film everyone’s talking about. It has subtitles — but they’re in Korean, not English. What now?

Most people give up or wait months for a fan sub in their language. But there’s a faster way.

The subtitle problem

Streaming services prioritize popular languages. If you’re into Korean dramas, Japanese cinema, or European art films, you’ve probably noticed:

Videos have subtitles, but not in your language
Fan translations take weeks or months
You’re stuck with whatever languages the platform offers

The fix isn’t waiting. It’s translating the subtitles that are already there.

How it works

PiP Screen Translate uses OCR to read subtitles displayed on screen, translates them, and shows the result in a floating overlay. The overlay stays on top of whatever app you’re using — Netflix, YouTube, a web browser, or a downloaded video.

The app reads text, not audio. So you need subtitles or captions visible on screen for it to work.

When it works best

Screen translation shines for:

Videos with foreign subtitles — Korean subs on a Korean drama, Japanese subs on anime
Hardcoded subtitles — burned into the video, can’t be changed
Platform limitations — when your language isn’t available as an option
Manga and comics — Japanese text in speech bubbles

It’s not a replacement for professional subtitles in your language — those will always be more polished. But when those don’t exist, screen translation gets you there.

Try it yourself

Download PiP Screen Translate, play your video with subtitles enabled, and start the overlay. Position it where you want and watch the translations appear as subtitles change.

No more waiting for your language to be added.