We're excited to introduce Whisper Large-v3 Turbo support to Whisper Notes. This enhancement delivers 5x faster transcription speed while maintaining the same excellent transcription accuracy you know and love.
Key Features of Whisper Large-v3 Turbo
1. 5x Processing Speed
Whisper Large-v3 Turbo brings dramatic speed improvements compared to previous versions. In our testing, we observed:
- • 5x faster processing on supported devices
- • Improved response time when handling lengthy audio files
- • Significantly reduced battery consumption (60% less)
2. Backward-Compatible Transcription
Despite the substantial speed improvements, Whisper Large-v3 Turbo:
- • Maintains the same exceptional accuracy level as the original model
- • Delivers the same precise timestamps you know and love
- • Supports the same complete set of languages and automatic language detection
3. 100% Continued Privacy
As always with Whisper Notes, privacy remains our top priority:
- • All processing happens on-device, with no data sent externally
- • No communication with external servers
- • Functions completely offline without internet connectivity
Supported Devices
Whisper Large-v3 Turbo is available on:
- • iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max
- • iPads and Macs with Apple Silicon (A14 and newer)
On older devices, Whisper Notes will continue to use the standard Whisper model, providing the best experience for your device's capabilities.
Comparison: Time Required to Process 10 Minutes of Audio
| Device | Standard Whisper | Whisper Large-v3 Turbo | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone 15 Pro | 425 seconds | 82 seconds | 5.2x faster |
| iPad Pro M2 | 380 seconds | 71 seconds | 5.4x faster |
| MacBook Pro M2 | 316 seconds | 63 seconds | 5.0x faster |
The compelling results are clear - with Whisper Large-v3 Turbo, you can now transcribe your content much faster while maintaining the same excellent accuracy.