Transcribes audio and video on a Mac, with local models and subtitle export
Overview
- Purpose
- Transcribes audio and video on a Mac, with local models and subtitle export
- Category
- Audio
- Developer
- Good Snooze
- Official site
- https://www.macwhisper.com/ (opens in a new tab)
Main features
- Transcribes audio and video to text on a Mac
- Use local speech models or choose a cloud transcription service
- Exports subtitle files such as SRT and VTT
- Speaker recognition with some models, and AI help organizing transcripts
Best for
Suited to Mac users organizing interview, lecture and meeting recordings, or transcribing video into subtitles for proofreading.
Things to know
- Local models usually need to be downloaded first; speed depends on the device and model size
- With cloud transcription or cloud AI services, audio or text is sent to the respective provider
FAQ
- Can it transcribe offline?
- Yes. After downloading the required local model, processing happens on the device; cloud services need a connection.
- Can it export subtitles?
- The official site lists SRT and VTT export.