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Quick drafts on modest hardware.
Whisper tiny is the smallest, fastest local option. Transcribe recordings on your device in Subclip, then review the words and timing before exporting captions.

Quick drafts on modest hardware.
The model must be downloaded before local transcription. Speed depends on the device and recording length. Local transcription does not automatically identify speakers; use the cloud speaker-label workflow for that.
Local transcription does not use cloud transcription credits.

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Contact supportWhisper tiny is the smallest, fastest local option. Transcribe recordings on your device in Subclip, then review the words and timing before exporting captions. Quick drafts on modest hardware.
Local transcription does not use cloud transcription credits.
Choose this model size in Subclip’s local transcription settings.
The model must be downloaded before local transcription. Speed depends on the device and recording length. Local transcription does not automatically identify speakers; use the cloud speaker-label workflow for that.
Yes. Review and correct the transcript and timing before using it for subtitles or subsequent edits.
Need another answer? contact@subclip.app
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