Whisper Snapper for Mac – Flexible local and cloud transcription with AI

Summary: Whisper Snapper transcribes audio and video files using AI models locally on Mac or via cloud API keys. It supports speaker labels, timestamps, and exports to formats like SRT, Markdown, and PDF, offering control over privacy and model choice.

What it does

It transcribes videos, podcasts, meetings, and voice memos using local Parakeet or WhisperKit models offline, or cloud-based OpenAI and Deepgram APIs. It provides speaker diarization and exports to multiple formats including SRT and VTT.

Who it's for

Mac users needing transcription with flexible privacy and model options for various audio and video content.

Why it matters

It solves the trade-off between privacy and transcription speed by allowing users to choose local or cloud processing without subscriptions.