Aiko: Convert audio to text
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Aiko stands out as an AI-driven tool for audio transcription, enabling users to effortlessly convert spoken content from meetings, lectures, and beyond into text. Noteworthy for its emphasis on privacy, Aiko conducts transcriptions directly on the user’s device.
Fueled by OpenAI’s Whisper model, Aiko showcases the ability to transcribe audio in a staggering 100 languages. The application accommodates both audio and video files and provides flexible export options, including formats like JSON, CSV, and subtitles.
Aiko is intentionally designed for user-friendly audio transcription, complemented by Shortcuts support for added convenience. For users seeking advanced capabilities, the developer offers MacWhisper, an alternative tool featuring enhancements such as optimized iOS performance through CoreML and batch conversion functionality.
Maintaining its commitment to privacy, Aiko refrains from allowing in-app transcription editing. Users are advised to export and refine transcriptions in dedicated text editors.
Aiko organizes transcription text by sentences, though users can employ a workaround to arrange text into paragraphs or address missing punctuations using prompts from ChatGPT.
While Aiko presently lacks live transcription or diarization features, the developer expresses a commitment to prioritizing popular user requests. The application seamlessly integrates with macOS and iOS devices, allowing users to effortlessly drag and drop audio files or share recordings from apps like Voice Memos and Telegram for swift transcription.
