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Mac users who need private transcription of long recordings and video files.

Why it deserves attention

MacWhisper runs Whisper models on-device, so recordings do not have to leave the Mac. It handles live audio, batch files, YouTube links, and subtitle export, and lets you choose model sizes based on speed and accuracy. Local transcription is slower on older machines, and the free version limits batch and export features.

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macOS Dictation

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