# What devices and platforms does Subclip support?

This question is important because Subclip's workflow depends on a mix of UX, browser APIs, and hardware acceleration.

Canonical URL: https://www.subclip.app/faq/what-devices-and-platforms-does-subclip-support

Last modified: 2026-04-19T00:00:00+00:00

This question is important because Subclip's workflow depends on a mix of UX, browser APIs, and hardware acceleration. A setup that works on desktop may fail on mobile, while a robust desktop browser setup is usually the safest path for production usage.

Subclip is currently browser-only.

There was one legacy Mac application, but it is not available now. If you need a macOS app, request access here: https://www.subclip.app/macapp

Subclip is not supported on every browser. For best compatibility, use modern Chromium-based desktop browsers (Chrome, Edge, Brave, Arc, Opera, etc.). See: [Which Chromium browsers are supported?](/faq/convert-video-format-chrome-browser-required)

**Why Chromium browsers are required for core workflows**
1. **Unlimited transcription workflows:** These depend on browser capabilities such as WebGPU and stable media processing paths. Chromium browsers provide more reliable support. Safari can fail or crash on heavy transcription sessions.
2. **Unlimited export workflows:** Subclip's export stack uses hardware acceleration plus DOM/media rendering pipelines (including MediaBunny-based processing). These require browser APIs that are currently most reliable in Chromium environments.

**What this means in practice**
- **Desktop Chromium browser:** recommended for daily Subclip workflows
- **Safari/mobile browsers:** may work for lightweight tasks, but not recommended for heavy transcription/export jobs
- **Native desktop apps:** not currently the main distribution model

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- [Convert Video Format](/tools/convert-video-format)

**TL;DR**
Use Subclip in a modern Chromium-based desktop browser. Legacy Mac app is no longer available (request here: https://www.subclip.app/macapp). Safari and mobile browsers can be unstable for high-load transcription and export workflows.

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