WhisperUI

WhisperUI: Affordable Speech to Text powered by OpenAI Whisper | WhisperUI Speech to Text Desktop Version

WhisperUI is a desktop-based speech-to-text tool that leverages OpenAI Whisper to transcribe audio into text and SRT files. It supports common audio/video formats up to 25 MB per upload, offers a free tier with premium features, and stores API keys locally in the browser for safety. It’s designed for users who need accurate transcription across languages and accents with a straightforward upload-to-text workflow.

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How to Use WhisperUI

1. Upload your audio or video file. Drag and drop or browse files (supported: mp3, mp4, mpeg, mpga, m4a, wav, ogg, webm; max 25 MB).
2. Provide your OpenAI API Key. Enter your API key to enable transcription via Whisper. Your key is stored locally in your browser.
3. Transcribe. Start the transcription; the app uses OpenAI Whisper to convert speech to text.
4. Edit and export. Review the transcription, edit as needed, and export as plain text or SRT subtitles. Premium features may unlock additional export options and batch processing.

Disclaimer: WhisperUI relies on OpenAI Whisper through your API key and may incur token costs charged by OpenAI.

Supported Formats and Limits

• File types: MP3, MP4, MPEG, MPGA, M4A, WAV, OGG, WEBM
• Maximum upload size: 25 MB per file
• Desktop version: Standalone application with local API key handling

Pricing and Plans

• Free to use with basic features
• Premium features include: upload multiple files at once, unlimited daily file uploads, and transforming audio to SRT files

What Is OpenAI Whisper?

Whisper is a robust ASR (Automatic Speech Recognition) system trained on 680,000 hours of multilingual and multitask data, enabling strong transcription accuracy across languages and accents. It can transcribe and translate speech into English.

How the Transcription Process Works

• Users upload an audio/video file
• WhisperUI uses OpenAI Whisper to transcribe speech into text
• Transcriptions are displayed for editing and can be exported as text or SRT

Languages and Accuracy

• Supports multiple languages via Whisper; accuracy depends on audio quality and clarity

Security and Privacy

• API key is stored locally in the browser
• Transcriptions are generated via Whisper; ensure proper usage rights for sensitive content

Core Features

• Free to use with basic features
• Desktop app with local API key storage for improved privacy
• Whisper-based speech-to-text transcription with high accuracy
• Support for multiple audio/video formats (up to 25 MB per upload)
• Export options: plain text and SRT (premium features include additional exports and batch processing)
• Ability to transform audio into SRT subtitle files
• Easy workflow: upload, transcribe, edit, export

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Safety and Legal Considerations

• Ensure you have rights to transcribe and store the audio content
• Be mindful of sensitive information and privacy when handling transcriptions