Speech to Text

OpenAI Whisper

Fast, accurate multilingual speech-to-text.

Schema
Audio: .wav/.mp3, ≀15 MB

Hint: You can drag and drop a file or click to upload

Example
Sample Transcription
{"text": "Loading sample transcription..."}

Sample output shown above. The prompt and settings are pre-filled on the left.

Your request will cost $0.000250 per run. For $10 you can run this model approximately 40000 times.

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README

OpenAI / OpenAI Whisper β€” Speech to Text (openai-whisper)

OpenAI Whisper Large v3 provides instant, accurate multilingual transcription with automatic language detection and punctuation. No cold starts, ready-to-use REST API.

Highlights

  • β€’Multilingual support – Transcribe audio in 99+ languages.
  • β€’Auto language detection – No need to specify input language.
  • β€’Accurate punctuation – Automatically adds punctuation marks.
  • β€’Fast inference – No cold starts, instant responses.

Parameters

  • β€’audio* – Audio file to transcribe. Supports MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, OGG, and WebM formats.
  • β€’language – Language code (e.g., "en", "es", "fr"). Auto-detected if not specified.

Pricing

$0.003000 per generation

ResolutionPrice
Per minute$0.003

How to Use

  1. 1.Upload an audio file (MP3, WAV, M4A, etc.).
  2. 2.Optionally specify the language code.
  3. 3.Receive accurate transcription with punctuation.

Pro Tips

  • β€’For best results, use clear audio with minimal background noise.
  • β€’Specifying the language can improve accuracy for specific languages.
  • β€’Supports long-form audio content efficiently.

More Models to Try

β€’Podcast transcription: Convert audio episodes to text.
β€’Meeting notes: Transcribe meetings and calls.
β€’Video subtitles: Generate subtitles from video audio.
β€’Voice notes: Convert voice memos to text.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the OpenAI Whisper API?
Fast, accurate multilingual speech-to-text.
How much does OpenAI Whisper cost via API?
OpenAI Whisper costs $0.0030 per generation through Renderful's API. No subscription required β€” pay only for what you use.
How do I use OpenAI Whisper via API?
Sign up for a free Renderful API key, then send a POST request to the /v1/predictions endpoint with model "openai-whisper". See the documentation at renderful.ai/docs for code examples in Python, JavaScript, and cURL.
What type of content does OpenAI Whisper generate?
OpenAI Whisper is a speech to text model by OpenAI. Key features include: Multilingual, Auto Language Detection, Punctuation.
Is the OpenAI Whisper API fast?
OpenAI Whisper has fast generation speed. Results are delivered via polling or webhook callback for seamless integration.