Main Purpose
MacWhisper is a native macOS app that allows users to transcribe audio files into text using OpenAI's Whisper technology.
Key Features
- Easily record and transcribe audio files on your Mac
- Drag and drop audio files for transcription
- Record audio directly from your microphone or any other input device on your Mac
- All transcription is done locally on your device, ensuring data privacy
- Save or export transcripts in various formats for easy sharing
- Supports multiple languages and transcription qualities
- Searchable transcripts with word highlighting
- Audio playback and syncing with transcripts
- Compact mode for a cleaner interface
- Automatic removal of filler words
- Additional features available in the Pro version, such as batch transcription and system audio recording
Use Case
- Transcribing meetings, lectures, interviews, and other important audio recordings
- Generating subtitles for videos or podcasts
- Research, journalism, and academic purposes
- Suitable for sensitive audio content due to local transcription
