AudioToText

What it does

A step-by-step notebook that runs OpenAI's Whisper on a free Colab GPU, so transcription and VTT/SRT caption generation need nothing on your own machine. Handles many languages, can translate as it goes via Whisper itself or DeepL, and works through buttons rather than typed commands — though the interface is still a code notebook. Files upload to Google's environment, which is the thing to check before feeding it confidential recordings, and free Colab time is capped. The repository carries no licence file.

Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.

Screenshots & visuals

Before you start

• Setup difficultySome setup needed
• Command lineNot required
• API keyRequired
• Sends data onlineYes

Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.

AudioToText FAQ

Is AudioToText free?

AudioToText itself is free, but it needs an API key for an external AI service. That service charges separately, though some have a free tier.

Do I need to install anything or write code to use AudioToText?

You install it like a normal desktop app. No command line involved.

Does AudioToText work on a phone?

No. It needs a computer.

Can I use AudioToText commercially?

The project does not state a clear licence, so commercial use cannot be confirmed here. Check the official page or ask the author before using it at work.

How it compares

The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.

"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.

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