MacWhisper for Mac
Transcribe audio and video privately on your Mac with OpenAI Whisper models.
by Jordi Bruin
Free download · macOS · Apple Silicon & Intel · Updated
- 212 Ratings
- 4.8
- Price
- Free 100% free
- Category Audio
- Developer Jordi Bruin
- License
- Free Free download
- Platform macOS
What MacWhisper Does
On-device transcription
Speech is converted to text locally — recordings never leave your Mac.
Audio & video files
Drop in interviews, lectures, podcasts or video files and get a transcript.
Many languages
Whisper models recognize dozens of languages and can translate speech into English.
Subtitle export
Export transcripts as text or as subtitle files for your videos.
Choose your model
Pick smaller models for speed or larger ones for maximum accuracy.
Optional Pro features
The free version covers everyday transcription; Pro adds extra tools for heavy use.
About MacWhisper for Mac
MacWhisper by Jordi Bruin brings OpenAI’s Whisper speech recognition to a simple, native Mac app. You drop an audio or video file into the window, choose a model, and get an accurate transcript — all processed on your own Mac.
Because transcription runs locally, MacWhisper is a great fit for confidential interviews, meetings, lectures and research recordings. Nothing is uploaded to a server, and it keeps working without an internet connection once a model is downloaded.
Transcripts can be edited, searched and exported as plain text or subtitles, which makes MacWhisper useful for journalists, students, podcasters and video creators alike. On Apple Silicon Macs, even long recordings are transcribed quickly.
User Reviews
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What we like about MacWhisper
Private by default
Editors’ note
Sensitive interviews never leave your computer.
Fast on Apple Silicon
Editors’ note
Even hour-long recordings are transcribed in minutes.
Subtitles in a click
Editors’ note
Turn any video’s audio into captions you can edit.
How to Transcribe Audio with MacWhisper
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Open MacWhisper
Launch the app and download a Whisper model the first time — start with a small one.
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Add a file
Drag an audio or video file into the window.
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Transcribe
Choose the language (or auto-detect) and start transcription.
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Edit & export
Review the transcript, fix names if needed, then export as text or subtitles.
How to Download & Install MacWhisper on Mac
- Download — tap Free Download to get the MacWhisper installer.
- Open — double-click the downloaded ZIP or DMG in your Downloads folder.
- Install — drag MacWhisper into the Applications folder.
- Launch — if macOS warns you on first launch, go to System Settings → Privacy & Security → Open Anyway.
Is MacWhisper Safe?
Yes — MacWhisper is a safe app for Mac. Transcription happens entirely on your device, so your recordings and transcripts stay private.
We never repack or modify installers. You can verify this page and its download yourself with independent security scanners:
- Processing stays on your Mac
- Works offline after model download
- No ads or bundled extras
Information
- Developer
- Jordi Bruin
- Category
- Audio & Dictation
- Price
- Free
- License
- Free download
- Compatibility
- macOS · Apple Silicon & Intel
- User rating
- 4.8 out of 5 (212 ratings)
MacWhisper FAQ
Yes, MacWhisper has a free version for everyday transcription. Optional Pro features are available for heavier use.
Yes. After downloading a model, transcription runs fully on your Mac without an internet connection.
It uses Whisper models, which recognize dozens of languages and can translate speech into English.
Yes. Your audio is processed locally. See the safety check above for VirusTotal and Google Safe Browsing reports.
