Transcribe YouTube Videos Locally with AI
Paste a YouTube URL, choose a Whisper model, and get accurate transcriptions in 99+ languages. No cloud, no subscriptions, no data ever leaves your machine.
Free tier available with daily limits
macOS 11+ required · Windows 10+ required
Batch Processing
Library & Organization
Speaker Diarization
AI Model Settings
Everything You Need
A complete local transcription toolkit for YouTube videos — powered by Whisper AI, built for privacy.
Local Whisper AI
Powered by sherpa-onnx, runs entirely on your machine. No internet required for transcription.
99+ Languages
Whisper supports over 99 languages with automatic detection. Transcribe videos from around the world.
YouTube Integration
Paste any YouTube URL and falavra downloads the audio automatically. No manual file handling needed.
Export Formats
Export transcriptions as Markdown, plain text, SRT subtitles, or VTT. Ready for any workflow.
Full-Text Search
Search across all your transcriptions instantly with SQLite FTS5. Find any word, any video.
Job Queue
Queue up multiple videos and let falavra process them one by one. Perfect for batch transcription.
Model Selection
Choose from tiny to large-v3 models. Balance speed and accuracy based on your needs.
100% Private
Everything runs on your device. No audio, no transcriptions, no data ever leaves your machine.
How It Works
Three simple steps to transcribe any YouTube video.
Paste YouTube URL
Copy any YouTube video URL and paste it into falavra. The audio is downloaded automatically.
Choose Your Model
Select a Whisper model from tiny (fast) to large-v3 (most accurate). Free users get the base model.
Get Your Transcript
falavra transcribes the audio locally and shows the result. Export as Markdown, TXT, SRT, or VTT.
Why falavra?
See how falavra compares to cloud-based transcription services.
Privacy First
100% local processing. Your audio and transcriptions never leave your device.
Audio uploaded to remote servers. Your content is processed and stored in the cloud.
One-Time Purchase
Pay once, own forever. No monthly fees, no usage limits on Pro.
Monthly subscriptions starting at $10-30/mo. Pay-per-minute pricing adds up fast.
YouTube Optimized
Paste a URL, get a transcript. Built specifically for YouTube video transcription.
Generic transcription tools that require manual audio file upload.
Works Offline
After initial model download, works completely offline. Perfect for travel or restricted networks.
Requires constant internet connection. No offline capability.
Ready to transcribe smarter?
View PricingYour Data Stays With You
falavra processes everything locally on your device using Whisper AI. No audio, no transcriptions, no personal data ever touches our servers.
What Users Say
Join users who trust falavra for their YouTube transcription needs.
“I needed transcripts for research videos in multiple languages. falavra handles it all locally without me worrying about data privacy.”
Alex Chen
PhD Researcher
“The batch queue feature is a game changer. I queue up 20 lectures and come back to find everything transcribed perfectly.”
Sarah Kim
Content Creator
“Being able to search across all my transcriptions instantly saved me hours of rewatching videos. The SRT export is great for subtitles.”
Marcus Rivera
Video Editor
Simple Pricing
Start free with daily limits, or unlock everything with a one-time Pro purchase.
Pro
- Unlimited transcriptions
- No duration limits
- All Whisper models (tiny → large-v3)
Start Transcribing Today
Download falavra and transcribe your first YouTube video in under a minute.
v1.0.0 · macOS 11+ · Windows 10+
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