MacWhisper for MAC
Transcribe audio and video to text on your Mac with Whisper, offline and private. Free version, optional Pro.
MacWhisper Overview
MacWhisper turns audio and video files into text on your Mac. Drag in a recording of an interview, a lecture, a podcast or a meeting and MacWhisper writes out what was said, using OpenAI's Whisper speech recognition. The transcription runs on your own Mac, so no audio leaves your computer, which makes it suitable for private recordings. MacWhisper is made by Jordi Bruin and Good Snooze in the Netherlands.
The free version transcribes files and microphone recordings in 100 languages, exports subtitles and text, and includes system-wide dictation. MacWhisper Pro is a one-time purchase that adds faster and more accurate models, automatic speaker recognition, batch transcription, meeting recording, translation and more.
Key Features
MacWhisper keeps every transcript in one place, with the audio played back in sync.
- Drag and drop: transcribe MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG, OPUS, MOV and MP4 files.
- Record and transcribe: record from your microphone or another input device.
- 100 languages: pick the language or let MacWhisper detect it.
- On-device and private: transcription is done on your Mac, and no data leaves it.
- Subtitles: export SRT and VTT subtitle files, and watch video with synced subtitles.
- Editor: search, edit, star and copy parts of a transcript, with playback synced to the text.
- Filler words: remove "ums", "uhhs" and similar words automatically.
- Dictation: use Whisper to dictate text in any app, in place of Apple's dictation.
- Pro features: Parakeet models, speaker recognition, batch transcription, meeting recording, translation and more exports.
MacWhisper FAQ
Is MacWhisper free?
Yes, there is a free version that you can use for as long as you like. MacWhisper Pro is a paid, one-time purchase that unlocks extra features; it is not a subscription.
What can the free version of MacWhisper do?
The free version transcribes audio and video files and microphone recordings in 100 languages, exports SRT and VTT subtitles and plain text, and includes system-wide dictation.
What does MacWhisper Pro add?
Pro adds faster and more accurate models such as Parakeet, automatic speaker recognition, batch transcription of many files, background recording of online meetings, translation of transcripts and more export formats.
Does MacWhisper upload my audio?
No. MacWhisper transcribes on your Mac, and no data leaves your machine. Some optional Pro features can use online services, but only if you set them up.
Which file formats does MacWhisper support?
MacWhisper accepts MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG and OPUS audio, and MOV and MP4 video. You can also drag recordings straight from Voice Memos.
Can MacWhisper make subtitles?
Yes. MacWhisper exports transcripts as SRT and VTT subtitle files, and its video player shows the subtitles in sync with the video.
How many languages does MacWhisper support?
MacWhisper transcribes 100 languages. You can choose the language yourself or let MacWhisper detect it.
Who makes MacWhisper?
MacWhisper is made by Jordi Bruin and Good Snooze in the Netherlands. Its official website is macwhisper.com, and downloads and purchases go through its Gumroad page or the App Store.
Are there fake MacWhisper websites?
Yes. The developer warns that some websites pretend to be MacWhisper and may offer malware. Only download it from macwhisper.com, its Gumroad page or the App Store.
Where does the MacWhisper download on macwhisper.FULLMAC.app come from?
The download button leads to MacWhisper's official Gumroad page at https://goodsnooze.gumroad.com/l/macwhisper, where you can get the free version. macwhisper.FULLMAC.app does not change or repackage the app.
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