Maestra
AI media localisation platform for transcription, subtitles, translation and dubbing in 125+ languages, on files or live.
Maestra is an AI media localisation platform that transcribes, subtitles, translates and dubs audio and video in more than 125 languages. Maestra is used by uploading a file, or by starting a live session for a meeting or broadcast, then editing the result and exporting subtitles, transcripts or a dubbed video.
Best for Creators, educators, broadcasters and event teams who need subtitles, translation or dubbing for recorded media and live sessions in many languages.
- Platforms
- Web, API
- Pricing model
- Subscription
- Free trial
- Yes
- API
- Yes
- Made by
- Katara Tech, Inc.
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What is Maestra?
Maestra is an AI media localisation platform from Katara Tech, Inc. that transcribes, subtitles, translates and dubs audio and video in more than 125 languages. It works on uploaded files and also in real time. Transcripts come with speaker detection, punctuation and timestamps. Subtitles can be generated or imported, edited for timing, wording and styling, translated, and then burned into the video or exported as SRT or VTT. For dubbing, the service offers AI voices, voice cloning and lip sync, plus text-to-speech for creating a voiceover from a script. The live tools provide captions and two-way spoken translation for meetings, events and broadcasts, with connections to Zoom, Microsoft Teams, OBS and vMix. Further integrations cover YouTube, TikTok Ads, Slack, Zapier and webhooks, and an API is available. A free trial does not require a credit card.
Key Features
Transcription
Converts speech in audio and video files to text with speaker labels, punctuation and timestamps.
Subtitle Editor
Generates or imports subtitles and lets you adjust timing, text and styling before export.
Subtitle and Audio Translation
Translates subtitles or spoken audio between the supported languages.
AI Dubbing
Replaces the voice track with AI voices in another language, optionally with voice cloning and lip sync.
Live Translation and Captions
Delivers real-time captions and spoken translation so participants follow in their preferred language.
Text to Speech
Creates narration from written text using a library of voices and accents.
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Use Cases
- YouTube Subtitles
- Generate, translate and manage captions for a channel's videos.
- Multilingual Events
- Offer live captions and voice translation to attendees of a webinar or conference.
- Course Accessibility
- Add transcripts and translated subtitles to e-learning material.
- Podcast Repurposing
- Transcribe episodes and release them in additional languages.
- Ad Localisation
- Dub or subtitle social media adverts for other markets.
Things to know
- Separate pricing per product
- The pricing page has distinct tabs for transcription, subtitles, voiceover and real-time use.
- Plans are measured in minutes
- Subscriptions include a monthly allowance of minutes, and a pay-as-you-go option is sold in credits.
- API from Premium
- API access appears in the Premium tier's feature list, not in the lower tiers.
FAQs
What is Maestra?
Maestra is an AI media localisation platform that transcribes, subtitles, translates and dubs audio and video content in more than 125 languages.
Who is Maestra for?
Maestra is aimed at educators, broadcasters, creators and enterprise teams who need media to be understood by audiences in other languages.
Is Maestra free?
Maestra offers a free trial that needs no credit card and covers transcription, subtitling, AI dubbing and voice cloning. Continued use is paid; see the official pricing page for current rates.
Does Maestra work in real time?
Yes. Maestra provides live transcription and live speech translation for meetings, events and broadcasts, in addition to processing uploaded files.
Which file formats does Maestra support?
Maestra imports common video formats (MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI) and audio formats (MP3, WAV). Results can be exported as SRT, VTT, TXT or DOCX files, or as an MP4 that carries the subtitles or voiceover.
Does Maestra have an API?
Yes. Maestra has an API, which its pricing page lists as part of the Premium plan and which enterprise customers use to automate workflows.
What does Maestra integrate with?
Maestra integrates with YouTube, TikTok, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Zapier, Dropbox, OBS and vMix.
Who it's for
- Content creators
- Enterprise teams
- Broadcasters
- Educators
- Podcasters
- Event organisers
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