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Record grandparents' stories

Interview, transcribe and turn into a memoir.

Interview, transcribe and turn into a memoir. The tools below run on your computer. Most of them are free, and the work stays on your machine.

TranscriptWriting

Works offline · Free options

Easiest way to start

whisper.cpp + Whisper large-v3

The small engine behind many transcription apps, including on Windows and Linux.

Will it run on my computer?

Check my computer
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Most tools here are free.

How to do it in 3 steps

  1. Install whisper.cpp from its official guide: whisper.cpp on GitHub.
  2. Open the Whisper large-v3 page and check the traffic light for a few kinds of computer.
  3. Follow that official guide. This site does not add its own install steps.

Questions

Does this upload my files?
No. The tools on this page are meant to run on your computer.
What does it cost?
Most options are free. A few apps are a one-time purchase, and a few models need a computer with more memory.
What if it will not fit?
Use Check my computer, or turn on the lighter memory filters. A red light on the model page means the file is too big.

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