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MacWhisper

MacWhisper transcribes audio, video, meetings, and system audio locally on your Mac using Whisper, Parakeet and other AI models. Private, fast, and available with free and Pro options.

Pricing
Freemium
Free, MacWhisper Pro

About MacWhisper

MacWhisper is an all-in-one Mac app designed to transcribe audio, video, meetings, and private files using local models and AI. It targets professionals and individuals who need private, fast transcription on-device, with options for free use and a Pro paid tier.

The app operates by processing inputs on the user's Mac, using local AI models to transcribe, translate, and edit transcripts. It supports various input types, offers real-time dictation, and can handle meetings and online calls, all without sending data to the cloud.

Users can customize their workflow with features like batch transcription, speaker labeling, and an editor to refine transcripts. It also provides export options for subtitles, documents, and structured text files, and supports multiple languages.

MacWhisper lists plans, platform compatibility, and integration options, including a free tier and a Pro license that includes lifetime updates. It emphasizes on-device processing and compatibility with different AI services and local models.

Key features

  • Transcribe Zoom, Teams, Webex, Skype, and Discord calls in the background.
  • Real-time dictation for messages, notes, and documents—perfect text input.
  • Transcribe YouTube videos for easy reference and accessibility.
  • App Audio: Capture and transcribe audio from any app on your Mac.
  • We use local models to transcribe your files, so it's perfect for your most sensitive and private files
  • Offline: Process sensitive content locally without data ever leaving your Mac.
  • Export transcriptions as subtitles, documents, or structured text files.
  • Supports over 100 languages for multilingual transcription.
  • Batch transcribe multiple files at once to save time on large projects.
  • Use our prompts or create custom prompts to enhance your transcriptions.

Pros and cons

Pros

On-device transcription preserves privacy.
Supports multiple input sources and languages.

Pricing

Free
€0
month
  • Free forever
  • Download Free
MacWhisper Pro
€64
license
  • Includes lifetime updates
  • Purchase license

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Frequently asked questions

What is MacWhisper?
MacWhisper transcribes audio, video, meetings, and system audio locally on your Mac using Whisper, Parakeet and other AI models.
What formats are supported?
Supports mp3, wav, m4a, ogg, opus, mov and mp4.

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