On-device Whisper transcription
Install Whisper models from Tiny through Large v3 and decide the perfect trade-off between speed and accuracy. Everything runs locally on Apple silicon.
Speak freely, Whisper will do the typing.
Audio in, transcription outMenu bar control with studio-grade Whisper transcripts.
Menubar Meeting Transcriber captures Mac system audio and microphone, then uses OpenAI Whisper for fast, local speech-to-text. One click records, one click generates a clean, searchable transcript optimized for Apple silicon.
Ideal for remote team coaching, client calls, and research interviews, Whisper-powered transcription keeps decisions and action items instantly accessible.
Capture every source
Record your Mac’s system output and microphone simultaneously — perfect for Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, Webex, YouTube webinars, podcasts, and more with synchronized Whisper transcripts.
One-click in the menu bar
Trigger Start Recording, Stop & Transcribe, or open the transcript window right from your menu bar. No virtual audio drivers or complex routing required — Whisper starts listening instantly.
Structured transcripts
Follow progress in real time with timestamps, word counts, and a distraction-free layout that makes scanning notes simple.
History you can search
Every session is auto-saved so you can rename, search, and sort past Whisper transcripts. Export plain text or copy to the clipboard in seconds.
Privacy-first design
Audio never leaves your Mac. Transcription runs locally once a model is installed, so your confidential meetings stay in-house.
Powered by Whisper AI
Menubar Meeting Transcriber bundles open-source Whisper models directly on your Mac, so you get accurate speech recognition without sending audio to third-party servers.
Pick the Whisper model that matches your workflow and switch anytime — from fast Tiny builds for daily stand-ups to Large v3 for board reviews where every detail matters.
- Optimised Whisper inference for Apple silicon with low-latency processing.
- Automatic language detection and diarisation-friendly transcripts for global teams.
- Verbatim, punctuated notes that drop cleanly into docs, CRMs, or project trackers.
How it works
Designed for focus, not fiddling.
Everything happens quietly behind the scenes. Menu bar prompts keep your flow, while Whisper handles speech recognition.
- No virtual audio devices or accounts to set up.
- Works with any app that plays audio on your Mac and feeds Whisper consistent inputs.
- Automatic fallbacks ensure recordings continue if your connection drops, so Whisper never misses a word.
Whisper models tuned for every workflow.
Select the Whisper model that matches your speed and accuracy needs. Downloaded models stay ready for offline work and keep transcription private.
Tiny
Fastest transcription for quick stand-ups and huddles.
Small
Balanced accuracy for regular team meetings and webinars.
Medium
Extra clarity for workshops, demos, and training sessions.
Large v3
Best-in-class accuracy when every word matters.
Keep everyone aligned with Whisper transcripts.
Product reviews
Capture every decision, follow-up, and action item with Whisper-accurate notes as it happens.
Client calls
Share clean Whisper transcripts with clients minutes after you hang up.
Training sessions
Maintain a searchable library of onboarding material for new teammates using Whisper’s multi-language support.
Research interviews
Record system audio from YouTube, podcasts, or streaming sessions and let Whisper structure everything for later analysis.
Teams rely on Menubar Meeting Transcriber for reliable Whisper capture.
Early adopters across sales, research, and operations count on consistent, on-device transcripts to keep projects moving.
“Switching to Menubar Meeting Transcriber cut our weekly recap prep from hours to minutes. Whisper’s clarity means every revenue discussion is captured and searchable.”
“User interviews go straight from the Mac to Miro because the transcripts are spotless. The menu bar recorder never misses a switch between apps or speakers.”
“As a solo founder I need lightweight tools. Menubar Meeting Transcriber just works in the background and Whisper delivers ready-to-send notes for every client call.”
“Our robotics stand-ups can get chaotic, yet the app isolates each voice perfectly. Having Whisper transcripts available the second we finish keeps hardware builds accountable.”
“Customer success escalations dropped once we started sharing call transcripts. The local-first approach means our clients stay confident about security.”
“Compliance reviews used to be a scramble. Now every finance sync is recorded, transcribed, and tagged within minutes, and nothing ever leaves the Mac.”
“Menubar Meeting Transcriber keeps a pristine trail of decisions for our healthcare roadmap. Whisper nails acronyms and clinical jargon better than any cloud tool we tried.”
“Legal reviews demand accuracy. Having every deposition automatically transcribed on-device tightens our documentation and keeps confidentiality intact.”
“Our sales engineers bounce between demos all day. One click from the menu bar grabs the entire session and Whisper turns it into a flawless follow-up outline.”
“Training recaps ship the same day now. Learners love seeing summaries alongside slides, and I never have to chase down someone to hit record.”
Privacy first
Your confidential conversations stay with you.
Menubar Meeting Transcriber never uploads audio or transcripts to a server. Whisper inference happens locally on your Mac, and you control when recordings start, stop, or are deleted.
- Local processing powered by Whisper with no external accounts.
- Saved history lives on your machine for quick archival or removal.
- Perfect for teams handling sensitive client or company data.
Whisper transcription answers for your team.
Get clarity on how Menubar Meeting Transcriber pairs with Whisper AI on macOS.
Does Menubar Meeting Transcriber keep Whisper processing offline?
Yes. Every stage of recording and transcription happens locally on your Mac, so Whisper never sends audio or text to external servers.
Which Whisper models can I install?
Menubar Meeting Transcriber supports the full range of Whisper models, from Tiny for quick notes to Large v3 for deep-dive reviews, letting you balance speed and accuracy.
Can Whisper handle multiple speakers and languages?
Whisper’s multilingual support and diarisation-friendly output make it ideal for international teams, interviews, and workshops with overlapping voices.
Ready when you are
Download Menubar Meeting Transcriber for free.
Requires macOS 15.5 or later. Developed by Justin Tilley, this Whisper transcription app for Mac is available now on the Mac App Store.