How to convert system audio and audio files into editable text using local speech recognition

How to convert system audio and audio files into editable text using local speech recognition

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100% local -> use an included LLM or your own Three input modes: microphone, system audio (loopback), and audio files Vocabulary can be updated to learn new words Customizable models, hotkeys, appearance, sounds, and more Works in any app with a text field -> browsers, IDEs, chat, terminals

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  1. Capture system audio directly through loopback recording to turn any sound playing on your computer into editable text without external tools
  2. Import audio files from your device and process them locally to generate accurate transcriptions that you can edit and refine
  3. Use the built-in microphone mode to dictate speech in real-time and watch it convert to text instantly in any application
  4. Train the vocabulary system with specific terms and jargon so your transcriptions become more precise over time for your particular needs
  5. Copy transcribed text directly into browsers, code editors, messaging apps, or command terminals since it works with any text input field

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