MacWhisper is a macOS, iPhone, and iPad app that turns audio and video into accurate text using OpenAI Whisper and Nvidia Parakeet models. Processing can run locally on your device, which helps keep sensitive interviews, meetings, and research recordings private.
Transcription and dictation
- Record from your microphone or capture system audio
- Import common formats: mp3, wav, m4a, ogg, opus, mov, mp4
- Drag and drop files for quick transcription (up to 30x faster than real time)
- System-wide dictation mode that can replace Apple’s built-in dictation
Subtitles, search, and editing
- Supports 100+ languages
- Export to .srt, .vtt, docx, pdf, markdown, and more
- Full-text search, word highlighting, and segment editing/deletion
- Add speakers and automatically remove filler words (e.g., “um,” “uh”)
- Built-in video player with synced subtitles and multi-language viewing
Pro features and integrations
- Faster transcription with Parakeet v2, speaker detection, and batch processing
- Integrations: Notion, Zapier, Make, n8n, Obsidian, and webhooks
- Optional cloud providers: OpenAI, ElevenLabs, Deepgram, Groq
- Post-processing with ChatGPT and Claude, plus translation via Whisper and DeepL
