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Whisper Web

Browser-based private AI speech-to-text transcription

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ai speech recognition Speech-to-text Audio transcription
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Free + from US$20 / month

Verdict

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Best if
You are podcasters and need: Transcribe podcast episodes into text and subtitles
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Freemium · Free + from US$20 / month

Overview

Whisper Web is a browser-based AI speech recognition tool powered by OpenAI Whisper. It transcribes audio in 100+ languages locally in your browser using WebGPU and WebAssembly, so no data leaves your device in Free mode. It also offers an Unlimited cloud plan for longer files and batch uploads.

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Best for

Short scenarios where Whisper Web tends to shine.

  • Transcribe podcast episodes into text and subtitles

    Best for Podcasters

  • Convert meeting recordings into searchable notes

    Best for Journalists

  • Turn lecture audio into study materials

    Best for Students

  • Create captions and transcripts for videos

    Best for Researchers

  • Transcribe interviews in multiple languages

    Best for Content creators

How it works

Open Whisper Web in your browser, then choose an input source such as a file upload, a URL, or microphone recording. In Free mode, transcription runs locally on your device with no installation required. After the audio is processed, you can export the transcript as TXT, SRT, VTT, or JSON. For longer files and batch uploads, switch to the Unlimited cloud plan.

Example outputs 1

Sample generations and before/after results for Whisper Web.

Whisper Web screenshot
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Access & connections

Where you can use Whisper Web.

Platforms

Web

Capabilities

What this tool accepts, produces, and is strongest at.

Highlights

  • Browser-based Whisper AI speech-to-text transcription
  • Local on-device processing with WebGPU and WebAssembly
  • 100+ languages with automatic language detection
  • Multiple input methods: URL, file upload, and microphone recording
  • Export to TXT, SRT, VTT, and JSON
  • Offline Free mode after the model is downloaded

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FAQ 8

What is Whisper Web?
Whisper Web is a browser-based AI speech recognition tool powered by OpenAI Whisper. It transcribes audio in 100+ languages locally in your browser using WebGPU and WebAssembly, so no data leaves your device in Free mode. It also offers an Unlimited cloud plan for longer files and batch uploads.
How to use Whisper Web?
Open Whisper Web in your browser, then choose an input source such as a file upload, a URL, or microphone recording. In Free mode, transcription runs locally on your device with no installation required. After the audio is processed, you can export the transcript as TXT, SRT, VTT, or JSON. For longer files and batch uploads, switch to the Unlimited cloud plan.
What is Whisper Web?
Whisper Web is a browser-based speech recognition tool powered by OpenAI Whisper. It converts audio to text directly in your browser.
Is my audio data private?
Yes. In Free mode, transcription runs locally in your browser, so your audio never leaves your device. Unlimited uses secure cloud processing.
What input sources are supported?
Whisper Web supports microphone recording, file uploads, and audio from a URL or browser source.
What languages does it support?
It supports over 100 languages and can automatically detect the spoken language.
Can I use Whisper Web offline?
Yes. After the model is downloaded on your first visit, the Free plan can work offline.
What export formats are available?
You can export transcripts as TXT, SRT, VTT, or JSON.
Whisper Web Free + from US$20 / month
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