Local AI Processing on Mac
PocketWebTools has launched PocketWebTools for Mac, a paid application that operates open models with up to 35B parameters on Apple Silicon. This app emphasizes user privacy by ensuring that files and chats remain on the device, eliminating the need for an account.
Features for Transcription and Video Editing
The Mac app supports local execution of these models, allowing users to chat and summarize content even with Wi-Fi turned off. PocketWebTools enables transcription of files, calls, and system audio, complete with speaker labels. For video editing, users can cut long clips into captioned vertical segments and edit videos by removing specific words from transcripts.
Image Processing and Additional Tools
In addition to transcription and video features, the app can upscale photos at full resolution, convert PDFs and scans into editable text, and utilize text-to-speech functionality to read any text aloud. Furthermore, PocketWebTools offers free browser-based tools for voice cloning, text-to-speech, transcription, video clip creation, image upscaling, and background removal, all without requiring user registration.
Pricing and Availability
PocketWebTools for Mac is available for a one-time purchase of $99, which includes free lifetime updates. The application is designed to prioritize local processing for enhanced privacy and offline usability.
Original source: Product Hunt