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That one website that turns a recording into text without uploading it anywhere

Why it's the pick

Load a file or link, or record yourself, and OpenAI's open Whisper model transcribes it with timestamps right in your browser, then exports TXT or JSON, free with no account. It downloads the model first, it's slow on long files or older computers, and it makes the odd mistake.

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2 good alternatives

Buzz buzzcaptions.com Free open-source desktop app that transcribes offline FreeNo signupApp download Link checked Oct 9
TurboScribe turboscribe.ai Fast cloud transcription with a small daily free allowance Free tierSignup required Link checked Oct 9

Whisper Web is also the pick for restores old, blurry photos of faces, lets you try thousands of new AI models for free, teaches you to build with AI, from apps and agents to your own models.

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