Convert lecture recordings into searchable text notes using free AI software. Works offline, supports 29+ languages.
Everything you need for accurate voice-to-text transcription
Transcribe lectures in real-time as your professor speaks. See words appear on screen for instant note-taking.
Upload lecture recordings (MP3, WAV) for batch transcription. Process an entire semester of recordings efficiently.
Works without internet. Lecture content stays on your device — important for academic integrity and privacy.
Perfect for international students. Transcribe lectures in English, Spanish, Chinese, French, German, and more.
Process a 90-minute lecture in under 10 minutes with NVIDIA GPU support. Fast turnaround for study sessions.
Search across all your lecture transcripts. Find specific topics, definitions, or examples instantly.
Lecture transcription turns spoken academic content into searchable, reviewable text. Students who transcribe lectures can focus on understanding rather than manual note-taking, improving comprehension and retention.
Transcripts serve as a study aid for exam preparation, allowing keyword search across an entire course. International students benefit from reviewing transcripts at their own pace, especially when lectures are in a second language.
Download and install StarWhisper on your Windows laptop. Open the app before class starts and click to begin recording. StarWhisper transcribes in real-time using OpenAI Whisper AI running locally on your device.
For recorded lectures, drag audio files into StarWhisper. The AI processes them locally with 95-99% accuracy. GPU acceleration handles a 90-minute lecture in under 10 minutes.
The free plan includes 3,000 words per week — typically enough for 2-3 lecture transcriptions. Pro ($10/month) offers unlimited transcription for heavy course loads.