Whisper-ai

Whisper-ai

Whisper AI is an online speech-to-text workspace that uses OpenAI Whisper technology to convert audio and video into editable, searchable, and export-ready transcripts for meetings, podcasts, lectures, and other recordings.

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Data reviewed Jul 16, 2026

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What it does

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Best fit

Transcription

Pricing snapshot

Free from Displayed: $9.90 / $4.90/mo (yearly billing shown as monthly equivalent); billed at $58.80 per year as shown

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Whisper-ai

Whisper AI is a browser-based speech-to-text workspace that uses OpenAI Whisper technology to transcribe audio and video into editable, searchable, and export-ready text. Users can upload files, record live in the browser, or import media URLs to produce transcripts for meeting notes, interviews, podcasts, captions, and archival records. The product emphasizes a practical on-page workflow that includes upload, recording, language settings, transcript review, search, editing, and export without requiring desktop software.

Whisper AI is an online speech-to-text workspace that uses OpenAI Whisper technology to convert audio and video into editable, searchable, and export-ready transcripts for meetings, podcasts, lectures, and other recordings.

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Key Features

File upload

Convert common media files (MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, MOV, WEBM and others) into AI transcripts via direct upload.

Browser recording

Record live audio in the browser (meetings, lectures, interviews) and send recordings straight into the transcription workflow.

Media URL import

Paste a media link to transcribe audio without separate download and re-upload steps.

Language detection & multilingual support

Auto-detect language or choose one manually; supports 100+ languages (page lists many languages).

Speaker labels and timestamps

Enable speaker labeling for interviews and meetings and include timestamps in transcripts.

Transcript search and editing

Review, search, and edit transcripts in the workspace to correct wording and prepare text for publishing or internal use.

Flexible exports

Export finished transcripts as TXT, SRT, DOCX, JSON (and VTT, PDF as listed) for captions, documents, archives, and downstream workflows.

Real-time and privacy-first workflow

On-page workflow described as real-time and privacy-first; Max plan lists private audio storage.

Pricing

Free Tier Available

Start with 5 free transcription minutes for new users.

Starter

Displayed: $9.90 / $4.90/mo (yearly billing shown as monthly equivalent); billed at $58.80 per year as shown
  • 1,440 transcription minutes every year (equivalent to 120 minutes per month)
  • Upload or record audio/video up to 1GB
  • Speaker labels and timestamps
  • Transcript editor

Pro

Displayed: $29.90 / $14.90/mo (yearly billing shown as monthly equivalent)
  • 7,200 transcription minutes every year (equivalent to 600 minutes per month)
  • Everything in Starter
  • AI Summary and AI Analytics
  • Chat with AI about any transcript

Max

Displayed: $49.90 / $24.90/mo (yearly billing shown as monthly equivalent)
  • 36,000 transcription minutes every year (equivalent to 3,000 minutes per month)
  • Everything in Pro
  • Large batch transcription workflow
  • Private audio storage

Use Cases

Meeting notes

Convert meeting recordings into searchable transcripts and notes for internal documentation and follow-up.

Interviews and research

Transcribe interviews for quoting, analysis, and searchable archives with speaker labels.

Podcasts and content repurposing

Turn podcast audio into drafts, articles, summaries, captions, and SEO-friendly text.

Lectures and educational content

Create transcripts and notes from lectures and webinars for study, accessibility, or publication.

Video captions and accessibility

Generate SRT/VTT and other caption formats for videos and media publishing.

Business call documentation

Archive support calls and other business recordings into searchable text records.

Integrations

OpenAI Whisper

Core ASR model technology used for transcription (site states AI Transcription Powered by OpenAI Whisper).

Browser runtimes (WebGPU / Transformers.js / ONNX Runtime)

The site lists WebGPU, Transformers.js, and ONNX Runtime / Browser Native runtimes as supported transcription engine runtimes or deployment modes.

Export & delivery

Exports and delivery features (email transcripts, translations) enable integration into downstream workflows and distribution.

Benefits

Accurate AI transcription powered by OpenAI Whisper, designed to handle accents, noise, and technical terms
Flexible input methods: upload files, record in-browser, or import media URLs without additional tools
Export-ready outputs in multiple formats (TXT, SRT, DOCX, JSON) for captions, documents, and data workflows

Limitations

Transcription accuracy varies with audio quality, speaker clarity, accents, background noise, overlapping speakers, and specialized terminology (explicitly noted on the page).
Free tier is limited to a small number of starter minutes (page states 'Start with 5 free minutes').

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whisper AI?
Whisper AI is an online speech to text and AI transcription workspace that helps you upload audio or video, record in the browser, or import a media URL, then turn spoken words into searchable text.
Can I use Whisper AI for free speech to text?
Yes. Whisper AI lets new users start with free transcription minutes, then upgrade or add minutes when they need more speech to text capacity.
How accurate is Whisper AI speech to text?
Accuracy depends on audio quality, speaker clarity, accents, background noise, overlapping speakers, and terminology; clear recordings usually produce the best results.
What can I convert with Whisper AI?
You can convert audio to text, video to text, live browser recordings, media URLs, meetings, interviews, podcasts, lectures, and caption drafts.
What export formats does the speech to text tool support?
Finished Whisper AI transcripts can be exported as TXT, SRT, DOCX, or JSON (page also lists VTT and PDF).

Getting Started

  1. 1 Step 1: Visit the Whisper AI web app and sign in or create an account (site offers a Sign In button).
  2. 2 Step 2: Start with free minutes by uploading a file, recording live in the browser, or importing a media URL.
  3. 3 Step 3: Review and edit the transcript in the workspace, then export in the desired format or upgrade/subscriptions for more minutes and features.

Support

email

Contact support via [email protected] (listed on the site).

docs

Site includes FAQ and Help pages accessible from the main navigation (FAQ and Support links on the site).

in-app/console

Web app provides an upload console and in-app workflow for transcription, editing, and export.

API

Available: No

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