Common questions
- How do I transcribe an audio file on my disk? Right-click the tray icon. Then select Transcribe File. The supported formats are WAV, MP3, and M4A. For the full procedure, read the Transcribe a File page (Windows tab).
- Do I need an API key? No. HyperWhisper Cloud works by default, and your first credit purchase (from $5) creates an account key with 5,000 credits. You need an API key only for BYOK. Read Providers and API Keys.
- Does HyperWhisper Cloud add a markup? No. The price is the face value of the provider that does the work. Read Providers.
- Which local model is correct for me? Whisper Small gives the best balance for most users. If you use ARM Windows, or you want the maximum English speed, use Parakeet v2. The Models page gives guidance for each type of hardware.
- Do local models run offline? Yes. After you download a model, your audio stays on your device.
- What if I do not have a dedicated GPU? Both engines change to the CPU automatically. Select a Tiny or Base Whisper model for the best results on a CPU.
A “No suggestions.” popup appears after dictation
This popup comes from Windows, not from HyperWhisper or your editor. Windows 11 has a text prediction feature for the hardware keyboard. This feature watches each text field and shows a small prediction bar above the cursor. The bar shows the “No suggestions.” message when the feature has no prediction. The prediction bar appears when new text goes into a focused editable field. HyperWhisper pastes a transcript into the field, and the bar appears. It appears the same way when you type the text manually.How to turn off text prediction
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Open Windows Settings
Press
Windows + I.2
Go to Typing settings
Go to Time & language → Typing.
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Disable physical-keyboard suggestions
Turn off Show text suggestions when typing on the physical keyboard.