# MacWhisper

Drag-and-drop audio and video transcription using OpenAI Whisper, Parakeet, and Qwen — plus system-wide dictation.

- **Category:** [Creator Tools](https://notchlist.vercel.app/category/creator-tools/)
- **Price:** Free, or €65 one-time for Pro (≈$75 USD; 570,878+ sales per Gumroad)
- **Open source:** no
- **Official site:** https://goodsnooze.gumroad.com/l/macwhisper
- **Available via:** Direct
- **Requirements:** Sonoma, Sequoia, or Tahoe (14.0+); legacy support back to Monterey. M-series recommended, also works on Intel.
- **Version checked:** 15.1
- **Maker:** Jordi Bruin

## Kitsmith's take

A one-time purchase in a category full of subscriptions, and one of the few tools here that also transcribes existing files (meetings, interviews, YouTube videos) rather than only live dictation. On-device processing, per the developer — relevant for sensitive audio.

## Features

- **Drag-and-drop transcription:** Drop any audio or video file for a high-quality transcript in seconds.
- **System-wide dictation:** Replaces Apple’s built-in dictation with Whisper models, system-wide.
- **Meeting recording:** Automatically records meetings in Zoom, Teams, Webex, and more.
- **Multiple export formats:** .srt/.vtt subtitles plus csv, docx, pdf, markdown, and html exports.
- **100+ languages:** Supports 100 languages with optional translation via DeepL or the Pro AI integrations.

## FAQ

**Is MacWhisper a subscription?**

No — Pro is a one-time €65 purchase (≈$75 USD) with all future updates included.

**Does audio leave my Mac?**

No, per the developer — all transcription is done on-device, which the developer positions as suited to sensitive audio like interviews.


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Hand-verified listing on Kitsmith: https://notchlist.vercel.app/apps/macwhisper/