How does Padefy transcribe audio to text?

It runs OpenAI’s Whisper speech-to-text model locally in your browser, so your audio is never uploaded to a server.

Which languages does the transcription support?

Whisper is multilingual and supports dozens of languages, with an auto-detect option for mixed or unknown speech.

Is audio transcription free and private?

Yes. In-browser Whisper transcription is free and fully private because the audio stays on your device.

AI Audio Transcription

Multilingual speech-to-text with Whisper Small — free, private, runs in your browser.

Processed locally — your file never leaves your device. Powered by free Whisper AI — runs entirely in your browser. Works best with clear speech; loud music or heavy noise may reduce accuracy.

Drop an audio file hereor click to browse — MP3, WAV, OGG, M4A, FLAC…

How it works

Choose an audio file (MP3, WAV, M4A, etc.) — it stays on your device.
Choose a model — Whisper Small is recommended for multilingual accuracy.
Pick a language or leave Auto-detect for mixed or unknown speech.
Click Transcribe — Whisper runs locally in your browser and turns speech into text.
Copy the transcript or download it as a .txt file.

Frequently asked questions

How does Padefy transcribe audio to text?: It runs OpenAI’s Whisper speech-to-text model locally in your browser, so your audio is never uploaded to a server.
Which languages does the transcription support?: Whisper is multilingual and supports dozens of languages, with an auto-detect option for mixed or unknown speech.
Is audio transcription free and private?: Yes. In-browser Whisper transcription is free and fully private because the audio stays on your device.