Linux · Audio, Video & Music
Buzz
Transcribe and translate audio
by Chidi Williams
Official site: flathub.org
About Buzz
Buzz transcribes and translates audio to text offline using OpenAI's Whisper. Import audio and video files into Buzz and export them as TXT, SRT, or VTT files. Buzz supports Whisper, Whisper.cpp, Faster Whisper, Whisper-compatible models from the Hugging Face repository, and the OpenAI Whisper API.
Required permissions in Buzz will let you select audio and video files for transcription, from most common file location on your computer. Network permission is used to download transcription model files. Microphone permission lets you transcribe real time speech.
Note: If your system theme is not applied to Buzz, ensure it is in ~/.themes folder. You may need to copy the system themes to this folder cp -r /usr/share/themes/ ~/.themes/ and give Flatpaks access to this folder flatpak override --user --filesystem=~/.themes.
How to install Buzz
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub io.github.chidiwilliams.Buzz
- Open Buzz once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Buzz free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Buzz is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Buzz from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub io.github.chidiwilliams.Buzz. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Buzz safe?
Buzz downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
