MacWhisper

MacWhisper is a powerful transcription tool that effortlessly converts audio files into text, making it a breeze to capture important meetings and lectures.

With MacWhisper, you can easily transcribe audio without needing to move your files off your device. This is especially great for handling sensitive audio content, as everything stays secure right on your machine. Plus, it uses OpenAI's Whisper technology, which means you can expect high-quality transcriptions every time.

An exciting feature of MacWhisper is its simple drag and drop functionality. Just drag your audio file into the app, or you can even record directly from your microphone or any other input device. It’s designed to accommodate a variety of audio formats, including mp3, wav, m4a, ogg, and more, so you don’t have to worry about compatibility issues.

To ensure your transcripts are accurate, MacWhisper comes with audio playback and synchronized transcripts. It shines in multilingual support too, as it can transcribe and translate in over 100 languages. If you need to refine your transcript, you can easily edit, delete, or ignore specific sections as needed.

Once you’re done, MacWhisper lets you save your transcripts alongside the original audio in a convenient .whisper file format, making sharing super straightforward. If you’re looking for even more features, the advanced Pro version offers batch transcriptions and is compatible with WhisperKit and Distilled models. It even integrates with ChatGPT and Anthropic Claude, as long as you use your API key for enhanced capabilities.

The Pro version has some neat extras too! It allows you to transcribe system audio, manually add speakers for a clearer output, and translate transcripts using Whisper or DeepL API. And with options to customize transcription quality and adjust settings just for you, MacWhisper still manages to keep things user-friendly, providing a smooth and supportive experience for everyone.