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OpenAI Whisper · Online · No install
Whisper AI Transcription, No Setup Needed
The latest OpenAI Whisper models, running in your browser. No Python, no GPU, no installs. Upload a file and get your transcript back in minutes. Free for files under 5 minutes.
Your files stay private. They are deleted after 14 days and never used to train AI.
- No credit card required
- Speaker labels included
- DOCX, PDF, SRT & TXT export
- 1 Upload your file
Audio or video, up to 10 hours. No conversion needed.
- 2 Whisper transcribes it
With speaker labels, timestamps, and 99+ languages.
- 3 Review and export
Edit the text, then download DOCX, PDF, SRT, or TXT.
The first question
How do I use OpenAI Whisper online without installing it?
1Transcribe runs OpenAI's latest Whisper models on our servers, so you get Whisper-quality transcription in your browser with no Python, no GPU, no API keys, and no setup. Upload audio or video, choose a language or let Whisper detect it, and download an accurate transcript as DOCX, PDF, SRT, or TXT. Files under 5 minutes are free, with no signup.
No technical setup, everything runs in your browser Files deleted after 14 days, never used for training Results in minutes, even on a phone
The result
What do I get back?
Not a wall of raw text. You get a transcript you can read, edit, and hand to whatever comes next.
Speaker labels and timestamps
See who said what and jump back to the exact moment in the recording.
Transcription or English translation
Transcribe speech in 99+ languages, or translate supported speech directly into English.
DOCX, PDF, SRT, and TXT exports
Download a document, plain text, or ready-to-use subtitle file when you finish.
Compatibility
Will it work with my file?
Upload common audio or video formats without converting them first. Whisper is especially strong with accents, background noise, and multilingual recordings.
MP3WAVM4AAACFLACMP4MOVWEBM
- Maximum length
- 10 hours per file
- Maximum size
- 5 GB per file
- Audio
- MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, OGG, FLAC, and more
- Video
- MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WEBM, and more
- Languages
- 99+ with automatic detection
The practical difference
Why not run Whisper myself?
Self-hosting makes sense when you want to build and maintain your own pipeline. 1Transcribe is for when you want the finished transcript now: the same model, none of the setup.
What you need 1Transcribe Self-hosted
SetupNonePython and models
HardwareAny browserA capable computer or GPU
Speaker labelsIncludedExtra tooling
AI summariesOne clickBuild them yourself
ExportsDOCX, PDF, SRT, TXTPlain text only
Files under 5 minutes are free, with no signup.
Is it for me?
Who uses Whisper on 1Transcribe
Researchers
Transcribe interviews and field recordings with Whisper accuracy, without setting up Python or a GPU.
Developers
Skip self-hosting. Get Whisper transcripts and exports in seconds when you just need the text, not an ML pipeline.
Journalists
Turn recordings into quotable transcripts with speaker labels, then export to Word or SRT.
Students
Transcribe lectures and study sessions, then generate a summary or quiz from the transcript.
How much will it cost?
Try a file under 5 minutes free, with no account and no card. Pay only when you need longer files and unlimited transcription.
Free
Free for short files (< 5min).
US$0 / forever
- Upload any file type
- Record Audio directly
- 10 free dictations to try
- Free for files under 5 minutes
- Export in PDF, DOCX, TXT, SRT
Files longer than 5 minutes require a subscription.
Unlimited Monthly
All of 1Transcribe: transcription, recording and dictation.
US$19.99 / month
- Unlimited Transcription Minutes
- Unlimited dictation in Chrome, Mac, Windows, iPhone & Android
- Upload files up to 5GB & 10 Hours
- Speaker Identification (Diarization)
- 99.9% Accuracy with Whisper
- Export in all formats (SRT included)
- AI Summaries & Quizzes
- Secure Cloud Storage
Unlimited Yearly
Best value for regular users.
US$49.99 / year
≈ US$4.17 / month
- Just US$4.17/month, save 79% vs monthly
- Unlimited dictation in Chrome, Mac, Windows, iPhone & Android
- Unlimited Transcription Minutes
- Upload files up to 5GB & 10 Hours
- Speaker Identification (Diarization)
- 99.9% Accuracy with Whisper
- Export in all formats (SRT included)
- AI Summaries & Quizzes
- Secure Cloud Storage
Plans auto-renew for your convenience. Cancel anytime in 1 click from your account settings.
Still deciding?
Common questions about using Whisper here
Is 1Transcribe better than running Whisper myself?
Whisper is open-source, but running it yourself means buying a GPU, managing models, writing scripts, and waiting hours on long files. 1Transcribe gives you the same Whisper accuracy in minutes, plus speaker identification, translation, AI summaries, and one-click exports, all in your browser.
Which Whisper model does 1Transcribe use?
1Transcribe runs OpenAI's latest, highest-accuracy Whisper models on our own servers and keeps them up to date, so you always get current Whisper quality without managing model files yourself.
Do I need to install Python or own a GPU?
No. Everything runs on our servers. You only need a browser or the app: no Python, no command line, no GPU, and no API keys.
Is Whisper free to use here?
Files under 5 minutes are free to transcribe with no signup. For longer files up to 10 hours, an Unlimited plan starts at US$4.17/month billed yearly.
Can Whisper translate audio into English?
Yes. Whisper can translate speech from 99+ languages into English, so you can transcribe a recording in one language and get an English transcript.
How accurate is Whisper transcription?
Whisper reaches up to 99.9% accuracy on clear audio and is especially strong with accents, technical terms, and background noise compared with older speech-to-text engines.
Can I use Whisper on my phone?
Yes. Because the model runs on our servers, you can use Whisper transcription from the 1Transcribe iOS or Android app, or any mobile browser, with no powerful hardware needed.
No setup required
See what Whisper does with your recording.
Upload a file under 5 minutes free, with no signup and no credit card. Your transcript is minutes away.