GFPGAN
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Face restoration — often paired with Whisper subtitle pipelines.
Best for video post-processing alongside Whisper subtitling. Pricing: free.
What it is
A face-restoration model frequently paired with subtitle workflows. Apache-2.0.
Watch out for: Not an ASR engine.
Install / use
pip install gfpganWhat people actually do with GFPGAN-style transcription
The tool is the means. These are the jobs — each one priced at published rates, each one wired up on its own page.
Features
| Speaker diarization | No |
| Word-level timestamps | Yes |
| Streaming / real-time | No |
| Languages supported | 1 |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
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GFPGAN vs Whipscribe
| Feature | GFPGAN | Whipscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Open source | Transcription APIs |
| Pricing | free | $6–$24 one-time packs (credits never expire) · first 20 minutes free |
| Speaker identification | No | Named in the summary, key quotes and chapters |
| Word timestamps | Yes | Yes |
| Streaming | No | No |
| Languages | 1 | 99 |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Web, API, MCP |
Alternatives to GFPGAN
Frequently asked about GFPGAN
Is GFPGAN free?
Yes. GFPGAN is free and open source.
Does GFPGAN work on Mac, Windows and Linux?
GFPGAN runs on Linux, macOS and Windows.
How do I install GFPGAN?
With pip: `pip install gfpgan`. You need Python and, for most audio tools, ffmpeg on your PATH first.
How many languages does GFPGAN support?
GFPGAN lists 1 languages.
Does GFPGAN identify different speakers?
No. GFPGAN does not label speakers; a conversation comes back as one continuous text. If you need speaker labels, that is a separate tool or a different service.
Does GFPGAN give word-level timestamps?
Yes — GFPGAN produces timing per word, which is what subtitle cues and clip boundaries need.
Can GFPGAN transcribe live audio?
No — GFPGAN works on finished files, not a live stream.
Is GFPGAN HIPAA compliant?
GFPGAN does not claim HIPAA compliance. For PHI, run it on infrastructure you control or choose a service that will sign a BAA.
What are the limitations of GFPGAN?
Not an ASR engine.
Who is GFPGAN best for?
Video post-processing alongside Whisper subtitling.
Does GFPGAN run offline?
GFPGAN runs on your own machine — it is open source, so nothing leaves the computer unless you configure it to.
Can I use GFPGAN in the browser?
No — GFPGAN is a Linux, macOS and Windows application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.
Where is the GFPGAN source code?
On GitHub at github.com/TencentARC/GFPGAN. It is maintained by TencentARC.
What kind of tool is GFPGAN?
In this directory GFPGAN is filed under video, downstream as a open-source tool.
What are the alternatives to GFPGAN?
There is a side-by-side page at /tools/tencent-gfpgan-alternatives comparing GFPGAN with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.
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