Settings
This guide explains all available settings in script4video application.
Settings File Location
All settings are saved automatically and persist between app restarts.
| Platform | Path |
|---|---|
| Windows | C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\.script4video\settings.json |
| macOS | ~/Library/Application Support/.script4video/settings.json |
| Linux | ~/.local/share/.script4video/settings.json |
Global Settings
These settings apply to the entire application.
Language
Location: Main Screen > Gear Icon > Language Select the interface language for the entire application.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| English | English interface |
| Русский | Russian interface |
Default: System language (English if system language is not Russian) Note: Language changes apply immediately to all screens and dialogs.
Render Device
Location: Main Screen > CPU Icon Select which processor will be used for video rendering.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| CPU | Use the main processor (slower but always available) |
| GPU (name varies) | Use graphics card (faster, recommended) |
Default: CPU How to choose:
- If you have a dedicated graphics card (NVIDIA, AMD), select it for faster rendering
- If you only have an integrated GPU (Intel UHD, AMD Radeon Graphics), CPU might be comparable in speed
- You can only select one render device at a time Tip: Open Task Manager during rendering to verify which device is being used.
Account Settings
Location: Main Screen > User Icon View and manage your account information.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Your account email address | |
| Device ID | Unique identifier of this device (first 16 characters shown) |
| Minutes | Your available token balance |
Unlink Device
Removes this device from your account. After unlinking:
- You'll need to link the device again to use the app
- Your minutes remain in your account
- A confirmation dialog appears before unlinking
Audio Stories Settings
Settings specific to the Audio Stories video creation mode.
Video Settings
Location: Audio Stories Screen > Gear Icon
Max Video Count
Maximum number of videos to create in one batch.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Range | 1 - 100 |
| Default | 10 |
Example: If set to 10 and your audio folder has 20 files, only 10 videos will be created.
Min Audio Duration
Minimum audio file length (in minutes) to be processed.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Range | 1 - 60 minutes |
| Default | 1 minute |
Audio files shorter than this value will be skipped.
Max Audio Duration
Maximum audio file length (in minutes) to be processed.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Range | 5 - 60 minutes |
| Default | 60 minutes |
Audio files longer than this value will be skipped. Note: Min Audio Duration must be less than Max Audio Duration. The app automatically adjusts values if needed.
Image Duration
How long each background image is displayed before switching to the next one.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Range | 1 - 5 minutes |
| Default | 3 minutes |
Example: If set to 3 minutes and audio is 12 minutes long, the video will cycle through 4 different images.
Skip Non-16:9 Images
When enabled, images that don't match the 16:9 aspect ratio will not be used.
| Value | Behavior |
|---|---|
| Enabled | Only 16:9 images are used |
| Disabled | All images are used (may cause stretching or cropping) |
Default: Disabled
Subtitle Settings
Location: Audio Stories Screen > "S" Button Customize how subtitles appear in your videos.
Font
Select the font family for subtitles.
| Available Fonts |
|---|
| Arial |
| Times New Roman |
| Verdana |
| Georgia |
| Courier New |
| Impact |
| Comic Sans MS |
| Trebuchet MS |
Default: IBM Plex Mono
Font Size
Size of subtitle text.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Range | 8 - 32 |
| Default | 16 |
Font Weight
Thickness/boldness of subtitle text.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Range | 100 - 900 |
| Step | 100 |
| Default | 400 |
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 100-300 | Light |
| 400 | Normal |
| 500-600 | Medium |
| 700-900 | Bold |
Uppercase
Convert all subtitle text to uppercase letters.
| Value | Behavior |
|---|---|
| Enabled | ALL TEXT IN CAPITALS |
| Disabled | Text as written in subtitle file |
Default: Enabled
Text Color
Color of the subtitle text.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Format | HEX color (#RRGGBB) |
| Default | #ffffff (white) |
Border Color
Color of the outline/stroke around subtitle text.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Format | HEX color (#RRGGBB) |
| Default | #000000 (black) |
Border Width
Thickness of the outline around subtitle text.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Range | 0 - 10 |
| Default | 1 |
Set to 0 to disable the border completely.
Border Blur
Apply a soft blur effect to the subtitle border.
| Value | Behavior |
|---|---|
| Enabled | Border has a soft, blurred edge |
| Disabled | Border has a sharp edge |
Default: Disabled Note: Border Blur is only available when Border Width is greater than 0.
Folder Settings
Location: Audio Stories Screen > Left Sidebar These are working folders selected for each session. They are saved and restored automatically.
| Folder | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Upload Audio | Source folder with audio files (MP3, WAV, etc.) |
| Upload Images | Source folder with background images (JPG, PNG, etc.) |
| Upload Subtitles | Source folder with subtitle files (SRT format) |
| Save Folder | Destination folder for generated videos |
| Generated Audio | Folder for processed audio files after generation |
Important: Save Folder must be different from all source folders.
Settings Reset
To reset all settings to defaults:
- Close the application completely
- Navigate to the settings folder (see paths above)
- Delete the
settings.jsonfile - Restart the application
All settings will be restored to their default values.