WhisperUI Desktop Gets a Major Upgrade: New UI, GPU Acceleration, and Intel Mac Support!
We’re excited to announce the release of the latest version of WhisperUI Desktop — bringing a brand-new interface, experimental GPU support, and expanded macOS compatibility to our growing community of transcription power users.
If you’ve used WhisperUI Desktop before, you’ll instantly notice the difference. And if you're new here — welcome! There’s never been a better time to get started with fast, accurate, and private speech-to-text powered by OpenAI’s Whisper.
What's New in This Release?
The new version of WhisperUI Desktop is more than just a visual refresh — it's a complete usability and performance overhaul. Let’s break down what’s included.
All-New User Interface
The first thing you’ll notice is our modernized and simplified UI — purpose-built to help you transcribe faster and more intuitively.
- Clean dark mode layout
- Model and language selectors upfront
- Real-time file drag-and-drop zone
- Simplified GPU toggle controls
- Output format dropdown with instant preview
This isn’t just a cosmetic change — the new interface improves usability, minimizes clicks, and puts all your transcription tools in one place.
New Features & Improvements
The latest release comes packed with features designed to supercharge your transcription workflow:
Model Selection
Choose the Whisper model that fits your use case — whether it's Tiny for speed, Base for balance, or Medium/Large for accuracy.
Automatic Language Detection
Let WhisperUI detect the language for you or manually select from dozens of supported options.
Output Formats
Export your transcriptions in:
- SRT (subtitles)
- TXT (raw text)
This makes WhisperUI perfect for everything from YouTube captions to podcast notes to developer integration.
GPU Acceleration (Experimental)
We’re testing GPU support so you can transcribe even faster:
- NVIDIA GPU Acceleration
- AMD GPU Acceleration
Toggle these options directly in the UI for improved performance on compatible systems.
Now Available on Windows and Intel Macs
We’ve expanded our platform support!
Windows Support
WhisperUI Desktop continues to run smoothly on Windows 10 and 11, now with support for AMD and NVIDIA GPU acceleration.
Intel-based macOS Support
We’ve brought full compatibility to Intel Macs running macOS Catalina or later. Whether you’re on a MacBook Pro, iMac, or Mac Mini — you can now enjoy WhisperUI Desktop natively.
Coming Soon: Apple Silicon Support
We’re actively developing support for Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3 and M4) chips. This is a top priority for us — and we’re optimizing for:
- Native ARM compatibility
- Metal-based GPU acceleration
- Power-efficient background processing
Target release: Q3–Q4 2025
Who Is It For?
WhisperUI Desktop is ideal for:
- Podcasters & YouTubers: Generate high-quality captions and transcripts
- Journalists & Researchers: Transcribe interviews and recordings privately
- Students: Turn lectures into notes with ease
- Lawyers, Doctors, Creators: Save time and money with powerful offline transcription
And best of all — your data never leaves your machine.
Supported Formats & Requirements
- Audio file types:
.mp3,.mp4,.mpeg,.mpga,.m4a,.wav,.ogg,.webm - Operating Systems:
- Windows 10/11
- macOS 10.15+ (Intel)
- Hardware:
- Minimum 4 GB RAM
- GPU optional for acceleration
Download the New Version
Ready to try it?
Download the latest version of WhisperUI Desktop
Existing users can upgrade by simply downloading and installing the new version — your license will continue to work with no changes.
What’s Next?
Here’s a sneak peek at what we’re working on:
- Full Apple Silicon support
- Real-time mic input transcription
- Batch folder transcription
We’re committed to building the most flexible and powerful transcription tool — and we can’t wait to share what’s coming next.
Try WhisperUI Desktop Now 👉 https://whisperui.com/desktop