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Kevin Stratvert demonstrates Vibe, an open source transcription app for Windows, Mac, and Linux. He says it uses OpenAI's Whisper and processes transcription on your computer without uploads or subscriptions. He describes transcription as unlimited once the app is installed and praises its accuracy, though the tutorial provides no accuracy benchmark.
The walkthrough starts with downloading and installing Vibe, then shows how to drag an audio or video file into the main interface. You can add multiple files before clicking Transcribe. The interface also includes options to record audio, load a file, or paste a link. Once the transcript appears, you can copy, save, or print it, or select an export format from a dropdown. The speaker suggests captions, meeting notes, and interviews as uses for the output.
The advanced options include automatic summaries, speaker detection to separate speakers, and translation of audio into English. Summaries require choosing a platform. Stratvert also notes that larger files may take longer, depending on the computer.
