Just play. Nothing else. Feel the film.

Sleek VLC Alternative with AI Subtitles and Rich Keyboard Shortcuts.

Download for Windows

Why Glucose?
64-bit • 4 MB installer • Windows 10+

Why Glucose?

Built for the viewer, not the interface.

Just play.

A no-UI player that prioritizes the film.

Volume boost.

Crank it past 100%, up to 200% for low-volume recordings.

Controls when you need them.

Hover or press space for minimal controls.

AI-powered subtitles.

Generate accurate subtitles locally. The AI model runs on your computer, keeping your videos private.

Audio visualizer.

Watch your audio come alive with real-time waveform visualizations.

Keyboard-first.

A rich set of shortcuts puts everything at your fingertips, no mouse needed.

Video conversion.

Convert between formats without leaving the app. Experimental, but powerful.

Picture in picture.

Float the player in a corner and keep watching while you multitask.

How it feels.

Imagine watching a film without distraction. No toolbars. No clutter. Just you and the story unfolding on screen.

Glucose disappears when you don't need it. Controls fade in when you move. The interface gets out of your way, so you can focus on what matters: the content.

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Ready to experience Glucose?

Download the ultra-minimal video player for Windows. Free and open source.

Download for Windows View on GitHub

MPL 2.0 License • 4 MB Installer • Free & Open Source

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions about Glucose.

What is Glucose?
Glucose is an ultra-minimal video player for Windows with AI-powered subtitle generation. It hides the interface so you can focus on the film, showing controls only when you need them. The AI subtitle feature runs locally on your computer, keeping your videos private.
Which formats are supported?
Glucose is built on modern platform codecs and plays the common formats you use every day (like MP4, MKV, MOV, AVI). For unusual formats, support may vary.
Is Glucose open source?
Yes. Glucose is open source under the MPL 2.0 license. You can view the source code and contribute on GitHub: https://github.com/rudi-q/glucose_media_player.
What are the system requirements?
Windows 10 or newer (64-bit). The app is lightweight and starts fast.
How large is the download?
About 4 MB for the Windows installer.
Is it free to use?
Yes—Glucose is currently 100% free for everyone. In the future, we may introduce a “pay what you want” model to support development.
Will there be macOS or Linux versions?
Glucose currently targets Windows. Cross‑platform builds may come later—follow the GitHub repo for updates.
How do I show or hide the controls?
Move your mouse or press space to reveal minimal controls. They fade away when you are not interacting. Check out all keyboard shortcuts.
Does Glucose have subtitle generation?
Yes! Glucose includes AI-powered subtitle generation that runs entirely on your computer. The AI model processes your videos locally, so your content never leaves your device—keeping everything private and secure.
How does local AI subtitle generation work?
Glucose uses advanced speech recognition models that run directly on your machine. There's no cloud processing, no internet connection required, and no data sent to external servers. Your videos stay private while you get accurate, automatically generated subtitles.
What languages are supported for subtitles?
The AI subtitle generation supports multiple languages with automatic language detection. Accuracy varies by language, with the best results for English and other widely-spoken languages.

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