MacWhisper 15.2 Adds Live Meeting Transcripts and New Models
The latest MacWhisper update enables real-time transcription for up to eight speakers and adds a new language model.
Key points
- MacWhisper 15.2 enables real-time transcription of meetings with up to eight speakers.
- The app supports 22 languages via the new QWEN3-ASR model.
- Transcripts are now searchable system-wide and accessible via Siri on macOS 27.
MacWhisper, a transcription app for Mac computers, released version 15.2 on September 23, 2026. The update introduces real-time meeting transcripts and improved speaker recognition for users who rely on the software for daily work.
Developed by Jordi Bruin, the tool has been available since 2023. It has been used by podcasters and professionals to convert spoken audio into written text. This latest version adds features that make it easier to follow meetings as they happen.
Live transcription tracks multiple speakers
The biggest change is the ability to see text appear while a meeting is in progress. This feature was long requested by users. It allows people to copy text or refer to it immediately without waiting for the call to end.
The app now uses a new technology from NVIDIA to identify who is speaking. It can distinguish up to eight different voices in a single conversation. This helps create clearer records of group discussions.
Deeper integration with Apple systems
The update connects more tightly with Apple Intelligence features on macOS 27. Users can search for transcripts across their entire system. Siri can now open these documents directly, and Shortcuts can pull text from them.
This integration works for users in the European Union as well. It allows for more flexible ways to manage and access meeting notes. The app also adds folders and subfolders to help organize saved transcripts and recordings.
New model supports many languages
MacWhisper 15.2 includes a new transcription model from Alibaba called QWEN3-ASR. This model supports 22 different languages. It gives users another option for converting speech to text in various languages.
According to 9to5Mac, the update also improves how the app handles background processes. It can keep its window above other applications. This allows users to follow the live transcript while working on other tasks.
