MacWhisper

MacWhisper transcribes audio and video files on macOS using OpenAI’s Whisper and Nvidia’s Parakeet models, keeping all processing local to the device for privacy‑sensitive material. Users can drag and drop files, record directly from a microphone, or capture audio from conferencing apps such as Zoom, Teams, and Discord, then obtain searchable, speaker‑annotated text in seconds, with support for over 100 languages and optional GPU acceleration.

The app offers a range of export options—including subtitle formats (SRT, VTT), spreadsheet and document types (CSV, DOCX, PDF, Markdown, HTML)—and lets users edit, favorite, or remove filler words within the transcript. Built‑in playback syncs audio or video with the text, and features like automatic speaker recognition (on Apple M‑series Macs) and customizable Whisper settings enhance accuracy and workflow.

Pro users gain additional capabilities such as Parakeet v2/v3 high‑speed transcription, batch processing of multiple files, integration with automation platforms (Notion, Zapier, Make.com, n8n, Obsidian) and webhooks, and support for WhisperKit and distilled models. The software is positioned for professionals needing fast, on‑device transcription for meetings, lectures, interviews, or media production.