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MacWhisper: Audio Transcription for macOS
- Operations
- Media Processing
- Journalists
- Students
- Non-profit organizations
- macOS users
- Solo business owners
Pricing
MacWhisper offers a free version and a Pro license for a one-time payment of €64. Bulk discounts are available for multiple licenses, and a 25% discount is available for qualifying journalists, students, and non-profits.
At a glance
- Best for
- Journalists, Students, Non-profit organizations, macOS users, Solo business owners
- Key use cases
- Meeting Documentation, Interview Transcription, Video Subtitling, Academic and Lecture Notes
- Integrations
- Notion, Make.com, n8n, Zapier, Obsidian
- Official website
- Visit MacWhisper official website
How AI is used
MacWhisper is a transcription tool for macOS, with additional versions for iPhone and iPad. It allows users to drag and drop audio files or record system audio to generate text transcripts using local AI models, which ensures data does not leave the machine during processing.
The software is designed for individuals and small teams, such as journalists and researchers, who need to convert lectures, meetings, or interviews into written format. It supports over 100 languages and offers various export options.
Buyers should confirm their hardware specifications before purchasing; the Medium and Large models require a Mac with more than 8GB of RAM. Performance on older Intel-based Macs may vary compared to M-series hardware.
A free version is available, while features such as batch transcription, automatic speaker recognition, and specific high-accuracy models are available with the Pro license.
Key Features
On-device transcription
Processes audio files locally on Mac, iPhone, or iPad to keep data on the device.
Multi-language support
Supports transcription for over 100 different languages.
Automatic Speaker Recognition
Identifies different speakers within a recording via local models on M-series Macs or through cloud services.
Batch Transcription
Supports processing multiple files sequentially for large sets of interviews or video series.
System Audio Recording
Can record and transcribe audio directly from the system for use with platforms like Zoom and Teams.
Flexible Export Options
Supports exporting transcripts as PDF, DOCX, CSV, Markdown, HTML, and subtitle formats like .srt and .vtt.
Use Cases
Meeting Documentation
Recording and transcribing virtual meetings from platforms such as Zoom and Teams to create text records.
Interview Transcription
Converting recorded interviews into text while keeping the data on-device.
Video Subtitling
Using batch transcription and subtitle exports to add captions to video files or YouTube content.
Academic and Lecture Notes
Transcribing recorded lectures or educational videos for review.
Integrations
- Notion
- Make.com
- n8n
- Zapier
- Obsidian
- ChatGPT
- Claude
- DeepL
FAQ
Does MacWhisper require a subscription?
- No, MacWhisper uses a one-time payment model for the Pro version.
Is the transcription private?
- Yes, MacWhisper is designed to perform transcription on your device so audio data does not leave your machine.
What are the system requirements for MacWhisper?
- It requires macOS 14.0 or higher. For Medium and Large models, your Mac should have more than 8GB of RAM.
Can MacWhisper transcribe YouTube videos?
- Yes, the Pro version supports the transcription of YouTube videos.
Source category: Operations
Source subcategory: Media Processing
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