- Wordpause
- PotPlayer subtitle translator
Coming soon for Windows
A PotPlayer subtitle translator that explains the word, not the whole film
Hover a word in the subtitles and the film pauses with its meaning and examples. The original subtitles stay on screen.
Paused Pero alguien me quiere matar.
The short answer
How to translate subtitles in PotPlayer
PotPlayer can translate whole subtitle lines through an online translation service that you set up in its subtitle menu. For single words while you learn the language, use Wordpause: it reads the subtitle off the screen and explains the word you point at.
PotPlayer’s own translation rewrites every line. That is the right choice when you want to follow a film in a language you do not know.
If you are learning the language, a full translation hides the words you came for. Wordpause keeps the original line and adds a meaning only where you point.
How it works in PotPlayer
Three steps, no settings to change
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Play the film with subtitles on
Wordpause sits in the Windows tray and notices when PotPlayer is in front.
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Hover the line, then a word
The film pauses. The word’s meaning appears with example sentences. Drag across several words to translate a phrase.
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Move away to keep watching
Playback continues from the same frame. Press Save first to keep the word for review.
Side by side
PotPlayer’s translation and Wordpause
| PotPlayer online translation | Wordpause | |
|---|---|---|
| What it translates | Every subtitle line | The word, phrase or line you point at |
| Original subtitles | Replaced, or shown together with the translation | Always stay on screen |
| Pauses the film for you | No | Yes, while your pointer is on the subtitle |
| Example sentences | No | Yes |
| Burned-in subtitles | No: it needs a text subtitle track | Yes: it reads the picture |
| Saved words to review | No | Yes, on every plan |
PotPlayer’s options change between versions; see its subtitle menu for what your version offers. Wordpause is in development.
Questions
Before you ask
Do I have to change PotPlayer settings?
No. Wordpause is a separate Windows app. PotPlayer and its subtitle settings are left as they are.
Can I use both together?
Yes. If PotPlayer shows a translated line next to the original, Wordpause can still look up words in either line.
Does it need an API key?
No. Lookups are included in your Wordpause plan, with 30 a month on the free plan.
Does it work with other players?
Yes. VLC, mpv, Stremio, MPC-HC, MPC-BE and Windows Media Player work the same way.
Which languages does it support?
Subtitles can be read in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Ukrainian, Japanese and Korean, and translated between those languages.
Is it available yet?
Not yet. Wordpause is in development. Write to wordpause@releasium.com and we will tell you when it is ready.
How much will it cost?
There is a free plan with 30 lookups a month. Paid plans start at $3.99 a month, or $2.67 a month billed yearly. See plans