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Free Whisper AI Transcription Online
Whisper AI transcription runs entirely on your device. Drag in a file to get accurate text and timestamps without signup, an API key, or per-minute fees.
Your media stays in this browser tab. Export the result as TXT, SRT, VTT, or JSON.
Private Whisper audio transcription in one tab
Whisper AI transcription has never been this accessible. Whisper Web loads a browser-compatible version of OpenAI’s speech recognition model and processes your recording on your own device. Audio selected from your computer does not need to travel to a transcription server, which removes the usual upload queue and keeps sensitive meetings, interviews, lectures, and voice notes under your control.
No signup, desktop installation, API key, or per-minute billing is required. Choose a local audio or video file, select an appropriate model and language setting, and start the transcription. When it finishes, review timestamped segments in the browser and download the transcript in the format that fits your workflow.
Whisper transcription inputs and outputs
| Input | Output |
|---|---|
| MP3, M4A, WAV, MP4, WebM, microphone | TXT, SRT, VTT, JSON, timestamped text |
Media decoding depends on the formats supported by your browser and operating system.
How Whisper Web compares
| Feature | Whisper Web | Typical cloud service | Local Whisper CLI |
|---|---|---|---|
| No server upload | Yes | Usually no | Yes |
| Free local use | Yes | Limited or paid | Yes |
| Browser-based | Yes | Yes | No |
| Installation | None | None | Python, ffmpeg, and model setup |
| Multilingual model | Yes | Varies | Yes |
How to transcribe audio with Whisper AI
- 1
Choose a recording
Select a local audio or video file, paste a compatible media URL, or record from your microphone.
- 2
Set the model and language
Use a smaller model for speed or a larger available model for harder audio, then choose automatic detection or a known language.
- 3
Review and export
Check names and important details, select timestamped segments to replay them, and export TXT, subtitles, or JSON.
What can you use Whisper transcription for?
Meeting notes
Create a searchable draft of discussions, decisions, and action items.
Podcast transcripts
Turn episodes into show notes, articles, and accessible text.
Interview transcripts
Review quotes and research recordings without sharing raw audio.
Video subtitles
Generate timestamped SRT or VTT drafts for recorded video.
Lecture and class recordings
Convert spoken material into notes that are easier to search, quote, and revise.
Whisper AI transcription FAQ
Is Whisper AI transcription free on this site?
Yes. Whisper Web runs the model on your device, so you can transcribe without an account, API key, or per-minute fee.
Does Whisper Web upload my audio?
No. Files selected from your device are decoded and transcribed locally in the browser. Your recording is not sent to a remote transcription server.
Which transcription formats can I download?
After transcription, you can export plain TXT, timestamped SRT or VTT subtitles, and structured JSON segments.
What audio and video formats can I use?
Whisper Web accepts common browser-decodable formats including MP3, M4A, WAV, MP4, and WebM. Exact format support can vary by browser and operating system.
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