description Whisper API (OpenAI) Overview
While the local desktop version is famous, the OpenAI API access to Whisper provides world-class, highly accurate transcription across numerous languages. Its strength is its foundational model quality, which handles diverse accents and background noise remarkably well. It is a favorite among researchers and developers who prioritize raw, state-of-the-art accuracy over proprietary workflow integrations.
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What is the maximum file size for whisper-1 transcription?
The legacy whisper-1 Audio API accepts uploads up to 25 MiB per request. Longer recordings must be compressed or divided into smaller files before upload.
Can whisper-1 transcribe audio as it is being recorded?
No, OpenAI states that streaming is not supported by whisper-1. Newer models such as gpt-4o-transcribe provide different streaming options for ongoing audio.
Can the Whisper API translate speech into English?
Yes, the audio translations endpoint can use whisper-1 to translate supported spoken languages into English. The same model can also perform ordinary multilingual transcription and language identification.
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