Voice & Audio AI
Freemium
MacWhisper
Local Whisper audio transcription and dictation utility for macOS.
Quick Keypoints
- Transcribes files or records mic dictation offline using OpenAI's Whisper model.
- Supports batch audio/video file transcriptions with speaker diaries.
- Exports outputs to text, SRT, VTT, PDF, and HTML structures.
- Maintains 100% data privacy with on-device CoreML optimization.
What is MacWhisper?
Local Whisper audio transcription and dictation utility for macOS.
MacWhisper is an offline macOS tool designed to transcribe audio files and capture vocal dictation using local speech models.
Who Needs MacWhisper?
Podcasters, journalists, transcriptionists, and students.
Primary Use Cases
- Converting written content into natural-sounding voiceovers and audiobooks.
- Creating localized audio content in multiple languages and accents.
- Enhancing audio recordings by removing background noise and voice matching.
Important Features
- File Transcriber: Drag and drop audio or video files for automated outputs.
- Speaker Diarization: Detects and maps multiple speakers across conversations.
- Whisper Models: Load Tiny, Base, Small, Medium, or Large Whisper models locally.
Current Updates About MacWhisper
MacWhisper Added support for CoreML Whisper Large v3 to double processing speed
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Editorial Rating
4.8 / 5.0
Pricing Plans
| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| FreeTiny and Base models, standard transcription, manual exports | $0 |
| ProOne-time purchase; unlocks Small, Medium, Large models, speaker diarization, auto-updates | $29 |