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Ray Beta desktop

Download the media player built for every language

Ray helps you watch videos, open media files, use subtitles, and understand more of what you play. Install Ray on macOS, Windows, or Linux and start watching from your desktop.

Free media playback. AI features available with Ray Local or Ray Cloud.

Docker, CLI, or NAS? Get Ray Headless

Playback

Free player for local video and audio

Subtitles

Open, create, and translate subtitles for any video

AI

Optional — on your device or in the cloud

Download

Choose the right Ray Beta build for your computer

Pick your operating system below to get the current desktop installer for your platform.

macOS / Windows / Linux

DMG

macOS Apple silicon

Smaller download for Macs with Apple silicon: M1, M2, M3, and newer M-series chips.

Version 4.0.16

505 MB · Oct 11, 2026

Download for Apple silicon
DMG

macOS Intel

For older Mac models that use Intel processors.

Version 4.0.16

481 MB · Oct 11, 2026

Download for Intel Mac
DMG

Works on every Mac

macOS Universal

Not sure which chip your Mac has? This installer runs on every Mac — Apple silicon and Intel.

Version 4.0.16

910 MB · Oct 11, 2026

Download for Mac
EXE

Windows 64-bit

For modern 64-bit Windows desktops and laptops.

Version 4.0.16

545 MB · Oct 11, 2026

Download for Windows
MSI

Windows ARM64

Native build for Windows PCs powered by ARM64 processors, such as Snapdragon laptops.

Version 4.0.11

309 MB · Aug 26, 2026

Download for Windows
MSI

Windows 32-bit

Compatibility build for older PCs that need 32-bit Windows apps. Pair it with Ray Cloud for AI features.

Version 4.0.11

304 MB · Aug 26, 2026

Download for Windows
AppImage

Linux

Portable AppImage build for common 64-bit Linux desktops — no package manager needed.

Version 4.0.16

494 MB · Oct 11, 2026

Download for Linux
AppImage

Linux ARM64

Portable AppImage build for ARM64 Linux devices such as Raspberry Pi and ARM laptops.

Coming soon

This build is not available yet. New desktop builds will appear here when ready.

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Ray Headless

Public beta

Run Ray where your media lives

Use Ray's subtitle and transcription engine without the desktop interface. Run it in Docker, control it from the command line, or keep it on an always-on NAS beside your media library.

View Ray Headless on GitHub

Container

Start a Ray server in one command

The CPU image runs anywhere Docker does. Ray exposes a browser dashboard and the Developer API on port 8787, with persistent volumes for your account, models, and working data.

  1. 1

    Start the container

    Use the CPU image below, or select a GPU image that matches your server.

  2. 2

    Copy the API key

    Run docker logs ray-server and copy the key beginning with ray_ from the first-start log.

  3. 3

    Open the dashboard

    Visit port 8787 in a browser, paste the key, and sign in to your Ray account.

CPU quick start

docker run -d --name ray-server \
  -p 8787:8787 \
  -e RAY_DEVAPI_EXPOSE=1 \
  -v ray-config:/config \
  -v ray-models:/models \
  -v ray-data:/data \
  -v "$PWD/out:/out" \
  -v "$PWD/media:/media:ro" \
  techspecs/ray:cpu

Choose the image for your hardware

CPU

techspecs/ray:cpu

No GPU required

NVIDIA

techspecs/ray:cuda

Use with --gpus all

AMD / Intel

techspecs/ray:vulkan

Linux host with /dev/dri

After startup, open http://SERVER-IP:8787/. Use localhost when Docker is running on the computer in front of you.

Open Docker HubRead the container guide

Why Ray

One desktop player for videos, subtitles, and AI media features

Watch local media

Open videos from your computer and play them with clean controls, audio tracks, subtitle tracks, and resume support.

Understand more languages

Use subtitles, translation, and AI-powered subtitle creation to follow more of what you watch.

Built for your desktop

Ray runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux, with desktop builds designed for everyday playback and advanced media workflows.

AI when you need it

Ray works as a media player first. When you use AI features, Ray Local can process on your computer, while Ray Cloud handles supported cloud features on TechSpecs servers.

Compatibility

A media player first. AI when you need it.

Everyday playback

Ray is built for everyday media playback on modern desktop systems. You can open local videos, use existing subtitle files, choose audio tracks, and watch without needing special hardware.

Local AI performance

For local AI subtitles and media processing, newer CPUs, Apple silicon, and dedicated GPUs can improve speed and responsiveness.

Cloud-powered features

No powerful computer? Ray Cloud runs supported AI features — like subtitle generation and translation — on TechSpecs servers, so you get full speed on any machine.

Install Ray

Download, install, start watching

1

Choose your platform

Select the build that matches your computer: macOS, Windows, or Linux.

2

Install Ray

Open the installer and follow the setup steps for your operating system.

3

Open your media

Launch Ray, open a video or audio file, and start watching.

New to Ray Beta?

Ray starts as a clean media player. You can watch local files for free, then add Ray Local or Ray Cloud features when you want AI subtitles, translation, dubbing, Studio processing, and more.

Download Ray Beta

FAQ

Which Ray download should I choose?

On a Mac and not sure which chip you have? Choose the Universal installer — it works on both Apple silicon and Intel. On Windows, choose 64-bit for most Intel or AMD PCs, ARM64 for Windows PCs powered by ARM, or 32-bit only for older compatibility needs. Choose Linux for the AppImage build.

Does Ray work without AI?

Yes. Ray works as a desktop media player for everyday watching. AI features are optional.

Do I need a GPU?

No special GPU is required for basic playback. For local AI features, a newer CPU, Apple silicon, or a dedicated GPU speeds things up — and if your computer isn't powerful, Ray Cloud can run AI features on TechSpecs servers instead.

Can Ray create subtitles?

Yes. Ray can use AI subtitle features when supported by your Ray Local or Ray Cloud plan. You can also use existing subtitle files.

Is Ray Cloud required?

No. Ray plays media locally without it. Ray Cloud is optional — it runs AI features on TechSpecs servers, ideal when your computer doesn't have powerful hardware.

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