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WHISPER TRANSCRIPTION ONLINE FREE
Free online Whisper transcription.
No upload and no account.
Use Whisper AI to convert audio and video into editable text across 99 supported languages, directly from this web page.
✓ Files stay on your device✓ 99 supported languages✓ TXT & subtitle export
MULTILINGUAL SPEECH TO TEXT
Transcribe 99 supported languages
Choose from the complete Whisper language list or let the tool detect the spoken language automatically. Support includes English, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Hindi, Japanese, Russian, Vietnamese, and many more.
WHISPER AI TRANSCRIPTION
Free Whisper transcription in your browser
This tool uses the open-source Whisper speech recognition model to transcribe audio and video locally. LocalScribe is not affiliated with OpenAI.
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Fast transcription is selected by default.
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HOW IT WORKSGet an editable transcript in three simple steps.
Get an editable transcript in three simple steps.
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Start transcription
Select the spoken language or use automatic detection, then follow the progress on screen.
Edit and download
Correct the text and save it as TXT, SRT, or WebVTT subtitles.
WHISPER ONLINE
Accurate speech-to-text for everyday recordings
Whisper is an open-source speech recognition model created by OpenAI. LocalScribe makes it available as a private online transcription tool and is not affiliated with OpenAI.
99 supported languages
Transcribe English and multilingual recordings with automatic or manual language selection.
Audio and video support
Use common recording and media formats that your web browser can decode.
Recording stays on-device
Use online Whisper transcription without uploading your selected recording to us.
Editable transcripts and subtitles
Correct the output and save it as TXT, SRT, or WebVTT.
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A private way to use Whisper online
Your selected recording and completed transcript stay on your device. The transcription tool does not upload them to our servers.
Whisper transcription questions
Is this the official OpenAI Whisper website?
No. LocalScribe uses the open-source Whisper model but is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by OpenAI.
Is Whisper transcription free here?
Yes. There is no sign-up or per-minute fee. Your device performs the transcription work.
Does Whisper translate audio?
This version focuses on transcription in the spoken language. A separate translation workflow is not currently offered.
Which Whisper setting should I use?
Fast is selected by default for quicker transcription and lower memory use. Choose Higher accuracy for important recordings when you can allow more processing time.