Whisper · OpenAI
OpenAI's Whisper is the industry standard in audio transcription. Supports 90+ languages, automatic detection, robust against noise and accents.
About Whisper
OpenAI's Whisper is the industry standard in audio transcription. Supports 90+ languages, automatic detection, robust against noise and accents.
Where it shines: Recognizes 90+ languages · Handles noise and accents · Timestamps.
How to use Whisper
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Paste the audio URL
Paste a direct link to an MP3, WAV, MP4 or any audio/video hosted publicly. Supports several hours.
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Generate
Click transcribe. The model processes the audio in 30–90 seconds depending on length.
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Download or share
Download the result or share the direct link. No watermark, ready to use.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to use Whisper?
Whisper is one of the free models in the catalog, each use discounts 10 tokens from your pool, but open models like Whisper don’t cost us, so the rate-limit is generous. A free account comes with 500 initial tokens and 25 more every day — you usually don’t get to touch the card.
Is there a usage limit for Whisper?
There is no fixed monthly fee for Whisper on the free account — the actual limit is the rate per minute/hour, not per month. Anonymous are limited by IP; with account you can do much more volume, if you reach 500+25 tokens and need more, a Pro plan at $9/month covers it.
What makes Whisper special?
OpenAI is the lab behind ChatGPT; its models have broad world knowledge and polished outputs; its specific strengths are: it recognizes 90+ languages, tolerates noise and accents and timestamps.
How long does Whisper take to transcribe?
Whisper has a balanced speed: ~1/5 of the audio time per generation, with some noise or multilingual audios taking a little longer.
How do I use Whisper on ia.gratis?
You can use Whisper from /audio/transcribe/ by uploading the file. The REST API accepts multipart uploads in POST /api/tools/stt/. Quick summary: accurate transcription in 90+ languages. The internal model identifier is `whisper` — useful when integrating via API.