LTC Timecode Generator v1.2.0
A professional SMPTE-compliant Linear Time Code (LTC) audio generator for broadcast and post-production. No Python installation required — just download the executable for your platform and run it.
Downloads
| Platform | File | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | LTC_Timecode_Generator.exe |
Self-contained Windows x64 executable |
| macOS | LTC_Timecode_Generator_macOS |
Self-contained macOS binary (arm64/x86_64) |
| Linux | LTC_Timecode_Generator_linux |
Self-contained Linux x64 binary |
| Source | ltc-timecode-generator-source.tar.gz |
Full source code archive |
| Docs | ltc_timecode_generator.md |
Technical reference documentation |
Quick Start
- Download the executable for your platform from the table above.
- Run it — the web UI opens automatically in your default browser.
- Set your timecode parameters and click Generate & Download LTC.
Linux/macOS: You may need to make the binary executable first:
chmod +x LTC_Timecode_Generator_linux # or _macOS ./LTC_Timecode_Generator_linux
Features
- SMPTE 12M compliant LTC audio generation (bi-phase mark / Manchester encoding)
- Frame rates: 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 NDF/DF, 30, 50, 59.94 NDF/DF, 60 fps
- Sample rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz, 192 kHz
- Bit depths: 16-bit and 24-bit mono WAV output
- Modern web UI — runs a local server, opens in your browser automatically
- Pre-roll support — optional 10-second lead-in before start time
- Cross-platform — single-file executables, no dependencies needed
Compatibility
Generated LTC files are compatible with:
- Avid Pro Tools
- Adobe Premiere Pro / After Effects
- DaVinci Resolve
- Final Cut Pro
- Logic Pro / Reaper
- Professional hardware sync generators
Standards Compliance
- SMPTE 12M — Time and Control Code
- IEC 60461 — Timecode for audio systems
- ITU-R BR.780 — Timecode systems for broadcasting