Feature Request: Import external audio files for transcription using Parakeet

[naishyadav]

Since Handy already bundles the NVIDIA Parakeet model for live transcription, it would be great to extend that capability to external audio files.

The idea is simple: allow users to import an audio file (e.g. MP3, WAV, M4A) and have Parakeet transcribe it, outputting the result as text within the app. No additional model downloads or external dependencies would be needed since the model is already present.

This would make Handy useful beyond real-time transcription, covering use cases like transcribing recorded meetings, voice memos, or any other audio you already have on disk.

Happy to hear thoughts on feasibility.

[cjpais]

There's existing PRs and it will happen eventually

[sgmihai]

This is the PR #381
Let's hope it happens. I am searching for half an hour now for an app that can take audio recordings and turn them into text, something easy to use, opensource, for windows noobs.

[cjpais]

It will happen, maybe in the next month or so. May take longer so no promises