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# Install Faster Whisper on Windows

To use Faster Whisper on Windows, you need to install a few basic components:

1. [Install Python 3.8+](#install-python-3.8)
2. [Install FFmpeg](#install-ffmpeg)
3. [Install Faster Whisper](https://github.com/SYSTRAN/faster-whisper?tab=readme-ov-file#installation)

## **Install Python 3.8+**

Faster Whisper is a package written in Python. You need to have Python installed in order to run the code and manage its dependencies.

{% hint style="success" %}
It is recommended to use Python 3.8 or later to ensure compatibility with current libraries.
{% endhint %}

**Download it from the Microsoft Store.**

<https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nrwmjp3717k?ocid=webpdpshare>

**Check the version in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or terminal:**

```
python --version
```

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## **Install FFmpeg**

FFmpeg is an essential tool for processing audio and video files. **Faster Whisper** uses it to convert and handle audio files in different formats, making it easier to transcribe audio from multiple sources.

**Download FFmpeg from its official website:**

<https://ffmpeg.org/download.html>

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## Install Faster Whisper

Faster Whisper is an optimized implementation of Whisper (OpenAI’s automatic transcription model). It is the tool used to convert audio files to text and is installed as a Python package.

**Install Faster Whisper using the terminal:**

```
pip install faster-whisper
```