Watch Spanish Content with Live English Subtitles

Spanish-language content on streaming platforms, YouTube, and broadcast apps can feel inaccessible if you don't speak fluent Spanish. Seagull captures the audio from any desktop app and delivers live English subtitles in a floating overlay, so you can watch Spanish TV, films, and videos without interruption.

Why Standard Subtitles Fall Short

Many streaming platforms offer Spanish-language content but may lack English subtitle options, especially for regional shows, documentaries, or live streams. Even when subtitles exist, they're often baked into the video or require platform support, limiting your flexibility to adjust timing, font size, or appearance.

Seagull solves this by working with any desktop app, service, or video player. Instead of relying on pre-recorded captions, you get real-time translation of the Spanish audio directly into a customizable overlay that sits on top of your screen, giving you full control over how and where you read the subtitles.

Setting Up Seagull for Spanish Streaming

Start by installing Seagull on your Mac, Windows, or Linux machine and launching the app. Open your preferred streaming service, YouTube, or video player with Spanish content. Seagull automatically captures system audio without requiring any plugins or additional setup, so you're ready to go immediately after installation.

Select Spanish as your source language and English as your target language in Seagull's settings, then hit the translate button. The app will begin capturing the Spanish audio and displaying English subtitles in a floating window that stays on top of your video player, video content, or web browser. You can resize, move, and style the subtitle overlay to fit your viewing setup.

Tips and Common Mistakes to Avoid

Position the subtitle overlay in the lower portion of your screen to avoid covering important video content, and adjust the font size based on your monitor distance and preference. Test Seagull with a short clip first to confirm audio is being captured and translations are appearing in real time before diving into a full movie or series.

A common mistake is leaving system volume too low for Seagull to capture clear audio, so ensure your desktop app's output volume is set to a comfortable level. Also avoid running multiple audio sources simultaneously, as background music or notifications can interfere with Spanish audio detection. Low latency means you'll see subtitles nearly instantly, but network-dependent streaming services may have slight delays that are normal.

How to Get Started