Whisper-ai

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, export-ready text. It supports uploads, live recording, and media URL import with multilingual and speaker-labeling capabilities.

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Free from $4.90/mo (monthly) — Yearly billing shown as $9.90 monthly equivalent; billed $58.80/year

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Whisper-ai

Whisper AI is an online speech-to-text and AI transcription workspace built on OpenAI Whisper technology. The service lets users upload audio or video files, record in the browser, or import media URLs to generate editable, searchable transcripts suitable for meeting notes, interviews, podcasts, captions, and archives. Whisper AI centralizes the transcription workflow with language detection, speaker labels, a transcript editor, search, and multiple export options to streamline downstream publishing and data tasks.

Whisper AI is a browser-based speech-to-text workspace that uses OpenAI Whisper technology to transcribe audio and video into editable, searchable, export-ready text. It supports uploads, live recording, and media URL import with multilingual and speaker-labeling capabilities.

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Key Features

OpenAI Whisper transcription

Powered by OpenAI Whisper technology for robust ASR across accents, noisy recordings, technical vocabulary, and multilingual audio.

Multiple input methods

Upload MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4 and other common media files, record live in the browser, or import a media URL for transcription without re-downloading media.

Auto language detection and multi-language support

Automatically detect spoken language or select a language manually. Supports 100+ languages for transcription and translation.

Speaker labels and timestamps

Enable speaker labeling for interviews, meetings, and multi-speaker audio to produce clearer, reviewable transcripts.

Transcript editor and search

Review, search, and edit transcripts in-place to correct text, annotate important moments, and prepare content for export or publishing.

Flexible export formats

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

Real-time processing and private-by-design options

Supports real-time workflows and emphasizes privacy-first handling; paid plans include private audio storage options.

AI summary and analytics (Pro+)

Higher-tier plans include AI summaries, AI analytics, and chat-with-AI features to analyze and summarize transcripts.

Pricing

Free Tier Available

Start with 5 free transcription minutes.

Starter

$4.90/mo (monthly) — Yearly billing shown as $9.90 monthly equivalent; billed $58.80/year
  • 1,440 transcription minutes per year (equivalent to 120 minutes/month)
  • Upload/record up to 1GB files
  • Speaker labels and timestamps
  • Transcript editor

Pro

$14.90/mo (monthly) — Yearly billing shown as $29.90 monthly equivalent; billed $178.80/year
  • 7,200 transcription minutes per year (equivalent to 600 minutes/month)
  • Everything in Starter
  • AI Summary and AI Analytics
  • Chat with AI about transcripts

Max

$24.90/mo (monthly) — Yearly billing shown as $49.90 monthly equivalent; billed $298.80/year
  • 36,000 transcription minutes per year (equivalent to 3,000 minutes/month)
  • Everything in Pro
  • Large batch transcription workflow
  • Private audio storage

Use Cases

Meetings and calls

Automatically transcribe meetings and support calls to create searchable records, meeting notes, and action items.

Interviews and research

Generate interview transcripts with speaker labels for qualitative research, quoting, and archiving.

Podcasts and audio/video content

Transcribe episodes and video voice tracks for article drafts, show notes, captions, and SEO-friendly content.

Captions and accessibility

Produce SRT/VTT caption files to improve accessibility and distribution of video content.

Documentation and archival

Convert lectures, webinars, and seminars into export-ready text for documentation, archives, and downstream AI workflows.

Multilingual translation workflows

Translate transcripts into 100+ languages (available in higher-tier plans) for international content and distribution.

Integrations

OpenAI Whisper

Transcription powered by OpenAI Whisper models to provide ASR capabilities.

Export formats (TXT, SRT, VTT, DOCX, JSON, PDF)

Enable downstream workflows by exporting transcripts to common caption and document formats.

Email delivery

Higher-tier plans support emailing transcripts, summaries, and translations directly from the workspace.

Browser-runtime support (WebGPU, Transformers.js, ONNX Runtime, Browser Native)

Mentions support for multiple browser/runtime technologies to optimize in-browser processing.

Benefits

Fast, browser-based speech-to-text workflow—no desktop software required.
Accurate transcription across accents, noisy recordings, and technical terms using OpenAI Whisper.
Flexible input (upload, record, URL) and rich export formats for multiple downstream uses.
Speaker labeling, searchable transcripts, and in-editor corrections to improve usability.
Privacy-first approach with paid options for private audio storage.
Integrated AI summaries, analytics, and chat features on Pro+ plans to speed content production.

Limitations

Free tier provides only 5 free minutes; additional minutes require subscription or credit packs.
File uploads for paid plans are limited to 1GB per upload (as specified for Starter).
No public API is documented on the site (API availability is not indicated).
Transcription accuracy will vary depending on audio quality, background noise, and speaker clarity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whisper AI?
Whisper AI is an online speech-to-text and AI transcription workspace that converts audio and video into searchable, editable, and export-ready text using OpenAI Whisper technology.
Can I use Whisper AI for free speech to text?
Yes — you can start with 5 free transcription minutes. Paid plans and credit packs are available for higher-volume needs.
How accurate is Whisper AI speech to text?
Whisper AI uses OpenAI Whisper models, which are designed for strong accuracy across accents, noisy recordings, and technical terms. Actual accuracy depends on audio quality, clarity, and recording conditions.
What can I convert with Whisper AI?
You can convert meetings, interviews, podcasts, lectures, webinars, support calls, and video voice tracks into text by uploading files, recording in the browser, or importing media URLs.
What export formats does the speech to text tool support?
Whisper AI supports exporting transcripts as TXT, SRT, VTT, JSON, PDF, and DOCX for captions, documents, and data workflows.
Is Whisper AI useful for meetings, interviews, and podcasts?
Yes — the workflow includes speaker labels, timestamps, transcript editing, and export options tailored for meetings, interviews, and podcast production.

Getting Started

  1. 1 Sign in or create an account on Whisper AI (start with 5 free minutes).
  2. 2 Start a new transcription by uploading an audio/video file, recording in the browser, or pasting a media URL.
  3. 3 Choose language settings or allow auto-detection, enable speaker labels if needed, and run the transcription.
  4. 4 Review and edit the transcript using the built-in editor, use search to find important moments, then export as TXT, SRT, DOCX, JSON or other supported formats.

Support

email

[email protected] for product support and account help.

docs

Online docs, FAQ, and feature pages available on the Whisper AI website (Docs/FAQ links on site).

blog

Blog posts and product updates available from the Whisper AI website.

contact

Contact page on the website for sales and general inquiries.

API

Available: No

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