Transcribe an audio or video file
You drag a file into the window and get the text. MacWhisper accepts the mp3, wav, m4a, ogg, opus, mov, and mp4 formats, in about a hundred languages.
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MacWhisper pricing, use cases, and first steps
MacWhisper is a Mac app that turns a recording into text. You drag an audio or video file into the window, and the transcript appears. All the work happens on your computer: the file is not sent anywhere. That makes it a good fit for confidential interviews and meetings.
MacWhisper has a free plan. The recommended plan to start with: MacWhisper Free, €0. Prices checked on October 3, 2026 on the vendor’s official page.
MacWhisperYour recordings become text, without leaving your Mac- Vendor
- Good Snooze (Netherlands)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Recommended plan
- MacWhisper Free, €0
- Page checked on
- October 3, 2026
What MacWhisper does
Who it’s for: mac users with recordings to put in writing: reviews, meetings, interviews, voice memos, training videos.
Know who said what
MacWhisper groups the text by speaker. It first calls them “Speaker 1,” “Speaker 2.” You rename them, and you merge two speakers if it split the same person in two.
Process several files, a YouTube link, or a podcast
You drop in several files at once and they are transcribed one after another. You can also paste the address of a YouTube video or an online file. For a podcast recorded with one file per person, it assembles the dialogue.
Also
- Clean up and translate the text
- Export as text, subtitles, Word, or PDF
- Dictate in any app
- Record and transcribe your meetings
- Summarize and file automatically
MacWhisper pricing
Prices published in euros. License bundles are available for teams (5, 10, 20, 50 and more), along with a 25% discount for students, journalists, and nonprofits. The App Store version, “Whisper Transcription,” is paid for differently: through in-app purchases and subscriptions shown in the store, from €6.99 to €79.99 depending on the option.
| Plan | Price | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| MacWhisper Free Recommended to start | €0 | Transcribing files from time to time |
| MacWhisper Pro | €64 one-time payment, updates included | Dictating, recording your meetings, exporting to Word |
What the free plan includes
Transcription of your audio and video files, with no subscription: about a hundred languages, speaker detection, YouTube links, several files in a row, cleanup, translation, export to .txt and subtitles.
Nova’s advice
Start with the free version: it’s enough to transcribe recordings. Get the Pro license if you want to dictate, record your meetings, or produce Word documents. It’s a one-time purchase, not a subscription.
A first try, in 5 minutes
Your data. Transcription happens on your Mac: according to the vendor, no audio file and no text leaves your device.
What it does less well
- The full version is available only on Mac. There is no Windows version. On iPhone, it’s a different app from the same vendor, “Whisper Transcription.”
- Dictation and meeting detection are missing from the App Store version, because of Apple’s rules. To get them, you need the version downloaded from macwhisper.com and the Pro license.
Turn a voice memo into textMacWhisper- Record a one-minute memo on your phone, for example your thoughts after a client meeting, and send it to your Mac.
- Open MacWhisper and drag the file into the window. The mp3, wav, m4a, mp4, and mov formats are accepted.
- Wait for the transcription to finish. The text appears, split into segments.
- Type a word in the search to find a segment, then correct a proper name directly in the text.
- Export the result as a .txt file and paste it into your meeting notes.
Jobs that use MacWhisper
In the starter kit for 3 jobs.
Alternatives to MacWhisper
Superwhisper
If your main need is everyday dictation, on Mac and on Windows.
Wispr Flow
Dictation that tidies up your sentences, on Mac, Windows, and phone. It goes through the internet.
Granola
If you want meeting notes already written up, not just the transcript.
Otter.ai
An online meeting transcription service that also works on Windows.
Frequently asked questions about MacWhisper
How much does MacWhisper cost?
MacWhisper Free: €0; MacWhisper Pro: €64 one-time payment, updates included. Prices checked on October 3, 2026 on the vendor’s official page.
Can you use MacWhisper for free?
Yes. Transcription of your audio and video files, with no subscription: about a hundred languages, speaker detection, YouTube links, several files in a row, cleanup, translation, export to .txt and subtitles.
What happens to my data with MacWhisper?
Transcription happens on your Mac: according to the vendor, no audio file and no text leaves your device.
What are the alternatives to MacWhisper?
Superwhisper: If your main need is everyday dictation, on Mac and on Windows. Wispr Flow: Dictation that tidies up your sentences, on Mac, Windows, and phone. It goes through the internet. Granola: If you want meeting notes already written up, not just the transcript. Otter.ai: An online meeting transcription service that also works on Windows.
Official pages consulted
Page checked on October 3, 2026. Brands are named to identify the tools. No affiliation.