by If you’ve ever needed to transcribe a video or audio file into text, you know how frustrating it can be to find a good tool. Most transcription services have limits, require subscriptions, or don’t work offline. But what if I told you there’s a completely free and open-source solution?
In this guide, I’ll show you how to use Whisper Standalone for Windows, a tool based on OpenAI’s Whisper model, to transcribe video or audio into text—without limitations!
Why Use Whisper Standalone?
- No time limits on transcription.
- Works offline for better privacy.
- Uses Faster-Whisper for improved performance.
- Supports CPU & NVIDIA GPU (minimum 4GB VRAM recommended).
- Completely free & open-source.
How to Install & Use Whisper Standalone
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Download the Tool
- Visit the Whisper Standalone GitHub page and download the latest release.
- The file size is around 1.35GB and comes as a ZIP file.
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Extract & Set Up
- Use 7-Zip or any extraction tool to unzip the folder.
- Inside, you’ll find the
faster-whisper-xxl.exefile.
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Run the Transcription
- Open Command Prompt and navigate to the extracted folder.
- Use this command format:
- Replace “C:/Filelocation/file.mp4” with your actual file location.
faster-whisper-xxl.exe "C:/Filelocation/file.mp4" --language English --model medium --output_dir source --output_format all-
Optimize Performance
- If you have an NVIDIA GPU, install CUDA for faster processing.
- Use a medium model for the best accuracy vs. speed balance.
Final Thoughts
With Whisper Standalone, you can quickly and efficiently transcribe audio and video files into text without spending a dime. Whether you’re a content creator, journalist, or student, this tool can be a game-changer!
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