yt-whisper
A Python tool that uses OpenAI's Whisper to automatically generate subtitle files for YouTube videos.
What is yt-whisper?
yt-whisper is a Python command-line tool that automatically generates subtitle files for YouTube videos using OpenAI's Whisper speech recognition model. It solves the problem of manually creating subtitles by automating the entire process from video download to transcription output. The tool makes videos more accessible and enables multilingual subtitle generation through translation features.
Content creators, video editors, accessibility specialists, and developers who need to generate accurate subtitles for YouTube videos efficiently. It's particularly useful for those working with multilingual content or requiring automated transcription workflows.
Developers choose yt-whisper because it combines reliable YouTube downloading with state-of-the-art speech recognition in a simple, single-command tool. Unlike manual transcription services or complex video processing pipelines, it offers an open-source, locally-runnable solution with configurable accuracy levels through different Whisper model sizes.
Overview
Using OpenAI's Whisper to automatically generate YouTube subtitles
Use Cases
Best For
- Automatically generating subtitles for YouTube tutorial and educational videos
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