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Whisper Web for Students

Turn lectures into searchable study notes for free. No signup, no payment. Just open your browser and start transcribing. Free in your browser with OpenAI Whisper and no install. Free files stay on your device; Unlimited adds optional cloud upload. 99 languages.

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Why Students Love Whisper Web

Free Local Mode

Transcribe files up to 20 minutes and 200 MB locally without a credit card. Unlimited adds cloud processing for longer recordings.

No Account Needed

No email signup, no Google login, no university SSO. Free local mode does not upload your lecture audio. The site may collect limited usage analytics; see the privacy policy for details.

Study-Ready Timestamps

Every paragraph includes the exact timestamp from the lecture. When you need to re-listen to something, jump right to the moment.

Any Language

International students studying in a foreign language can transcribe lectures in 99 languages. Great for reviewing content in your non-native language.

Works on Chromebooks

No software to install. Runs in Chrome, Edge, or Firefox. Perfect for school-issued Chromebooks and laptops where you can't install apps.

Copy to Any Note App

Copy transcripts directly into Google Docs, Notion, OneNote, Obsidian, or whatever note-taking tool you use. Export as TXT for offline access.

Study Smarter in 4 Steps

1

Record the Lecture

Use your phone's voice memo app or any recording tool. You can also use lecture recordings provided by your school (Canvas, Blackboard, Panopto).

2

Upload to Whisper Web

Open whisperweb.dev on your laptop. Drag and drop the recording. No account, no signup, no downloads.

3

Get Your Transcript

Free local transcription processes files up to 20 minutes on your device. For a longer lecture, use Unlimited cloud transcription or split an authorized recording into shorter files. Processing time depends on your device and recording.

4

Study & Review

Search the transcript for key concepts. Use timestamps to re-listen to tricky sections. Copy into your notes app for study sessions.

How Students Use This

Converting recorded lectures into searchable text notes
Creating study guides from multiple lecture transcripts
Reviewing missed classes using shared recordings
Preparing for exams by searching transcripts for key topics
Transcribing group study sessions and discussions
Accessibility support for hearing-impaired students
Processing foreign-language lectures for review
Transcribing thesis defense presentations and seminars

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Whisper Web really free? Do I need an account?
In free local mode, audio is processed in your browser and is not uploaded. No account is required. Each file can be up to 20 minutes and 200 MB. There is no daily file-count limit. For longer files, Whisper Web Unlimited offers optional cloud processing with a per-file limit of 10 hours and 5 GB.
What is the official Whisper Web site?
The official Whisper Web site is https://whisperweb.dev. Other domains may use a similar name. Free local mode on whisperweb.dev runs in your browser without an account; each file is limited to 20 minutes and 200 MB.
Does my audio leave my device?
In free local mode, audio is processed in your browser and is not uploaded. Model files still download over the network the first time you use a model. Whisper Web Unlimited is an optional cloud workflow for larger files (up to 10 hours and 5 GB per file).
What if a result says Whisper Web but the address is different?
If a result says “Whisper Web” but the address is not whisperweb.dev, it is not the official Whisper Web site. Open https://whisperweb.dev to use free local transcription in your browser (20 minutes / 200 MB per file, no account).
Is this really free? No hidden costs?
Free local transcription needs no account or card for files up to 20 minutes and 200 MB. Unlimited is a paid option for longer recordings with cloud processing.
Can I use this for a 3-hour lecture?
Free plan supports files up to 200 MB and 20 minutes. Unlimited covers up to 5 GB and 10 hours.
Is this better than taking notes by hand?
They're complementary! Research shows hand-written notes improve retention. Use Whisper Web as a backup — take notes during the lecture, then use the transcript to fill in gaps and verify details afterward.
Can my university see that I'm using this?
Whisper Web does not connect to your university's systems. Free transcription processes your audio locally; Unlimited uploads audio for cloud processing. A school-managed device or network may still record website visits. See the privacy policy for details.
Does it work on my phone?
You can use a supported mobile browser. Processing time and available memory depend on your device, model and recording. Free local files are limited to 20 minutes and 200 MB each.
What if the lecture has background noise?
Background noise, reverberation and overlapping speech can reduce accuracy. Use a microphone close to the speaker when possible, and review the transcript against the recording.

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Continue with Unlimited-plan cloud transcription

Open the dashboard for Unlimited-plan cloud transcription, saved history, and batch workflows. Files selected there are uploaded for cloud processing.

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