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
- Open Whisper Web in a browser that supports WebGPU (e.g., Chrome, Edge).
- Choose an input source: microphone, file upload, or URL/browser audio.
- For file upload, select an audio or video file (up to 200 MB / 20 minutes on Free plan).
- The model will download on first use; subsequent uses work offline.
- Transcription starts automatically; results appear in the browser.
- 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
