Turn any recording into notes.

Drop an audio file and get an accurate transcript in seconds. Then use AI to summarize, extract action items, and organize everything into notes.

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MP3, WAV, M4A, WebM, OGG, FLAC, AAC

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How it works

Drop, transcribe, done.

No accounts, no sign-ups, no waiting. Just drop your file and get a transcript.

01

Drop your file

Drag and drop any audio file — meeting recordings, voice memos, lectures, interviews. Supports MP3, WAV, M4A, and many more formats.

02

Get your transcript

OpenWhispr transcribes your audio using AI. Processing happens on your device by default — your recording never gets uploaded anywhere.

03

Turn it into notes

Your transcript becomes a searchable note. Run AI actions to summarize, extract action items, or format it with a template.

Beyond transcription

From raw recording to structured notes.

Don't just get a wall of text. OpenWhispr turns your transcript into organized notes — decisions, action items, key points, and next steps, all pulled from what was actually said.

Run AI actions on any transcript — summarize it, draft a follow-up email, or format it using your team's template.

meeting-recording.mp3
Transcript

“I think we should go ahead with the new design system. Sarah, can you lead the frontend migration?”

“Sure, I can start the component audit this sprint. Alex, are you good to handle the API side?”

“Yeah, I'll scope the refactor and have an RFC by Wednesday.”

Enhanced

Decisions

Moving forward with the new design system

Action Items

Sarah: Component audit this sprint

Alex: API refactor RFC by Wednesday

Every audio format you need

Upload recordings from any device or app. OpenWhispr handles all major audio formats out of the box.

MP3
WAV
M4A
WebM
OGG
FLAC
AAC

Plus any format supported by FFmpeg.

Use cases

Transcribe anything.

Meeting recordings, voice memos, interviews, lectures — if it's audio, OpenWhispr can turn it into searchable, organized notes.

Meeting recordings

Upload recordings from Zoom, Teams, or any platform and get structured meeting minutes with decisions and action items.

Voice memos

Turn quick voice notes into searchable text. Capture ideas on the go and organize them later.

Interviews & research

Transcribe interviews, user research sessions, or focus groups. Extract key quotes and themes.

Lectures & talks

Convert class recordings or conference talks into study notes with key takeaways.

Supported languages99+ total
EnglishSpanishFrenchGermanPortugueseJapaneseChineseKoreanItalianDutchRussianArabic+ 87 more

Multi-language

99+ languages. Automatic detection.

Transcribe audio in dozens of languages without any setup. OpenWhispr automatically detects the language and produces accurate transcripts.

Whether your meetings are in English, Spanish, Japanese, or Arabic — it just works.

Private by design

Your recordings stay yours.

Most transcription services upload your audio to the cloud. OpenWhispr processes your recordings on your device by default — sensitive audio never has to leave your computer.

Audio files processed on your device by default
Cloud processing available as an opt-in for speed
Transcripts stored locally — you own your data
Open source — anyone can verify the code on GitHub

Perfect for sensitive recordings

Legal depositions, medical notes, financial calls, HR interviews — when your recordings contain sensitive information, local processing means they never touch an external server.

Don't take our word for it. Read the source code.

Why OpenWhispr

A better way to transcribe audio.

Accurate transcription that keeps your recordings private.

Feature
OpenWhispr
Cloud services
Private by design
Open source
Works offline
No file size limit
Free tier
5 hrs/month free
Limited minutes
AI note enhancement
Add-on
Multi-language
99+ languages
Varies

Common questions

What people usually want to know about audio upload.

What audio formats can I upload?

All the common ones — MP3, WAV, M4A, WebM, OGG, FLAC, and AAC. If you recorded it on your phone, laptop, or any other device, it will work.

How accurate is the transcription?

Very accurate. OpenWhispr uses state-of-the-art AI models for transcription. It handles different accents, background noise, and multiple speakers well. You can also choose between local models (private, works offline) or cloud models (faster, even more accurate).

Is there a file size or duration limit?

No artificial limits. You can upload recordings of any length. Longer files take more time to process, but there's no cap on what you can transcribe.

What can I do after transcribing?

Your transcript becomes a note in OpenWhispr. From there you can run AI actions on it — summarize it, extract key points, format it with a template, or draft a follow-up email. It's not just a transcript, it's a starting point.

Is my audio kept private?

Yes. OpenWhispr is private by design. With local processing, your audio never leaves your device. If you opt for cloud processing for faster results, your audio is processed in real time and immediately discarded — nothing is stored.

What languages are supported?

OpenWhispr supports transcription in dozens of languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, and many more. It can also detect the language automatically.

Is it free?

Yes. OpenWhispr is free and open source. Local transcription costs nothing and works offline. A Pro plan is available if you want cloud-powered AI for faster, more accurate results.

Try it for free

Works on macOS, Windows, and Linux. Open source and runs locally.

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