# A Privacy-First Video Captioner That Runs in Your Browser

> Source: <https://dev.to/pure_lifetribe/a-privacy-first-video-captioner-that-runs-in-your-browser-2h72>
> Published: 2026-05-29 05:15:16+00:00

I’ve been looking for a simple way to add captions to short videos without uploading them anywhere. Most tools require you to send your file to a server, which isn’t ideal for privacy or speed.Recently

Video Captioner by [Utilora Link](https://utilora.app/tools/ai-tools/video-captioner)

It’s a web tool that runs completely in your browser using Whisper AI. You select a video (or audio file), it transcribes and adds captions — nothing ever leaves your device.

The first time you use it, it downloads a ~74MB model. After that, everything is fast and local.I’ve been using it for Reels and short clips. It’s quick, looks good, and gives me full control without relying on third-party services.

If you create short-form content and care about privacy (or just hate uploading videos everywhere), give it a try. It’s one of the cleaner tools I’ve used in this space lately.Would love to hear if others have tried it or found similar browser-based tools.