Whisper Web

What is Whisper Web

Whisper Web is a free, browser-based speech-to-text tool powered by OpenAI's Whisper AI model. It transcribes audio in 100+ languages entirely on your device using WebGPU and WebAssembly — zero data ever leaves your browser. No downloads, installations, or API keys required.

How to use Whisper Web

1. Open Whisper Web in a browser that supports WebGPU (e.g., Chrome, Edge).
2. Choose an input source: microphone, file upload, or URL/browser audio.
3. For file upload, select an audio or video file (up to 200 MB / 20 minutes on Free plan).
4. The model will download on first use; subsequent uses work offline.
5. Transcription starts automatically; results appear in the browser.
6. Export your transcript in TXT, SRT, VTT, or JSON format.

Features of Whisper Web

• Browser-Based Technology: Runs entirely in your browser using WebGPU acceleration for optimal performance.
• Privacy First: Your audio never leaves your device. All processing happens locally.
• Instant Recognition: Start transcribing immediately with no server latency.
• Advanced AI Model: Powered by OpenAI's Whisper model for state-of-the-art accuracy (98% accuracy).
• Multi-Language Support: Over 100 languages with automatic language detection.
• Zero Setup Required: No installation, API keys, or accounts needed.
• Multiple Input Sources: Microphone, file upload, and URL/browser audio.
• WebGPU Acceleration: Leverages your device's GPU for 3-5x faster processing.
• Cross Platform: Works on desktop and mobile browsers supporting WebGPU.
• Offline Capability: Free plan works completely offline after initial model download.

Use Cases of Whisper Web

• Podcasters: Transcribe podcast episodes for show notes or accessibility.
• Journalists: Convert interview recordings to text quickly.
• Students: Transcribe lectures for study notes.
• Content Creators: Generate subtitles or captions for videos.
• Meeting Transcription: Convert meeting recordings to text.
• Audio Translation: Use with audio translator tools for multilingual needs.

Pricing

Whisper Web Free

• Cost: Free
• Files up to 200 MB / 20 minutes
• Unlimited local transcription
• 100+ languages with auto-detection
• Export to TXT, SRT, VTT, JSON
• No account required
• Runs locally — nothing leaves your device

Whisper Web Unlimited

• Cost: US$20/month or US$10/month billed yearly (save 50%)
• Unlimited cloud transcription
• Files up to 10 hours / 5 GB
• Batch upload of up to 50 files at once
• Cross-device sync
• All export formats
• Priority cloud processing