MacWhisper
by Good Snooze
A macOS transcription application from Good Snooze that converts audio files and microphone recordings into text. It supports local Whisper models, speaker recognition, batch transcription, and export formats including subtitles.
Why Abandoned
The official MacWhisper website currently offers downloads, version information, pricing, documentation, and release notes for the product.
🩺 Health Signals
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- Confidence
- 97%
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📅 Timeline
MacWhisper launched
Jordi Bruin announced MacWhisper as a macOS application for transcribing audio locally with OpenAI's Whisper technology.
MacWhisper Pro 2 introduced
Good Snooze announced a major Pro release featuring transcript editing, improved recording, speaker support, and additional export options.
MacWhisper 8 released
Version 8 added automatic speaker recognition, system-audio recording, transcript combining, and other workflow improvements.
MacWhisper 10 released
Version 10 introduced live transcription, a redesigned recorder, and support for using Apple Intelligence Writing Tools with transcripts on compatible systems.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is MacWhisper used for?
MacWhisper transcribes audio files, microphone input, meetings, and system audio into searchable and exportable text on macOS. It can also create subtitle files and process multiple files.
Does MacWhisper transcribe audio locally?
Yes. MacWhisper can run compatible Whisper speech-recognition models locally on a Mac, keeping that audio-processing workflow on the device. Some optional features and external model integrations may use online services.
Is MacWhisper available for Windows or Android?
No native Windows or Android edition is listed by Good Snooze. MacWhisper is designed for macOS; its official requirements should be checked before installation.
Is MacWhisper free or paid?
MacWhisper offers a free version, while MacWhisper Pro is paid and provides additional models and workflow features. Current pricing and license terms are published on the official website.
Can MacWhisper identify different speakers and export subtitles?
Yes. Current versions support speaker recognition or diarization workflows and can export transcripts in formats used for text and subtitles, including SRT and VTT.