Whisper Transcription 13.8 for macOS

Whisper Transcription is an automatic speech recognition (ASR) system created by OpenAI. Its primary function is to convert spoken language into written text. Unlike many traditional transcription tools, Whisper is trained on a massive and diverse dataset that includes multiple languages, accents, and real-world audio conditions.

What makes Whisper unique is its end-to-end neural network approach. Instead of relying on heavily engineered pipelines, it learns directly from data. This allows it to handle tasks like transcription, translation, and language detection within a single model.

Another standout feature is that Whisper is open-source. This means developers and researchers can inspect, modify, and integrate it into their own projects. That openness has fueled rapid adoption and innovation across industries, from media production to academic research.

Key Features:

High accuracy even with noisy or imperfect audio
Multilingual transcription across dozens of languages
Automatic language detection
Speech-to-text and speech-to-translation in one model
Open-source availability
Strong punctuation and sentence structuring

System Requirements:

Operating System:
Windows 10 or later
macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later
Linux (Ubuntu 20.04 or similar)
Processor (CPU):
4-core CPU (Intel i5 / AMD Ryzen 5 or equivalent)
RAM:
Minimum 8 GB RAM
Storage:
At least 10 GB free disk space (models and audio files can be large)
Python Version:
Python 3.8 or higher
Internet Connection:
Required for downloading Whisper models (not required after setup)

How to install:

tiny – Fastest, lowest accuracy
base – Balanced speed and accuracy
small – Better accuracy
medium – High accuracy
large – Best accuracy, requires more resources

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