🇮🇳 Vibe Transcribe + Punjabi
Vibe supports Punjabi (ਪੰਜਾਬੀ) for desktop transcription using Whisper models. This page summarizes practical tips—especially model choice and language settings—for cleaner transcripts.
How to transcribe Punjabi with Vibe
- Install Vibe from the download page.
- Download a multilingual Whisper model sized for your computer—often Large is a good anchor.
- Set language to
pafor more consistent results than auto-detect. - Import your file (or use supported URL flows if you use them).
- Export to SRT, TXT, DOCX, or another format you need.
Accuracy notes
Punjabi support in Whisper is limited compared to major languages. The Large model is essential. Indian Punjabi uses Gurmukhi script; Pakistani Punjabi uses Shahmukhi (Arabic-based). Vibe defaults to Gurmukhi output when language is set to 'pa'. For Pakistani Punjabi, results may be inconsistent.
Large model: approximately 15–20% WER. Limited training data makes this one of the more challenging languages.
Common use cases
Transcribe Punjabi music videos, gurdwara lectures, Punjabi news, and family voice recordings.
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Free downloadFrequently asked questions
Can Vibe Transcribe transcribe Punjabi audio?
Yes. Vibe supports Punjabi (language code: pa) using multilingual Whisper. For best results, choose the Large model when possible and set the language to "pa" instead of relying on auto-detect.
Which Whisper model is best for Punjabi?
Start from the project guidance for Punjabi: Large. Large model: approximately 15–20% WER. Limited training data makes this one of the more challenging languages.
Can Vibe translate Punjabi audio to English?
Yes—in Vibe, switch the task to translate (instead of transcribe) when you want English output from Punjabi audio. Quality varies by accent, noise, and model size.
Is Vibe free for Punjabi?
Yes. Language support is not sold as separate packs in the open-source app model described on this site.