# What can I use Whisper Base for in Subclip?

Whisper base is the recommended balanced local option. Transcribe recordings on your device in Subclip, then review the words and timing before exporting captions. Everyday on-device captions.

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Last modified: 2026-10-21

Whisper base is the recommended balanced local option. Transcribe recordings on your device in Subclip, then review the words and timing before exporting captions. Everyday on-device captions.

## How to use Whisper Base

1. Import the audio or video you want to transcribe.

2. Select Whisper Base in the relevant transcription workflow.

3. Review the words, timing and any speaker assignments before using the transcript.

[Whisper Base in Subclip](/ai-models/whisper-local-base)

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