---
title: "OpenAI Transcription Model"
description: "AnythingLLM ships with a built-in LLM engine and provider that enables you to download popular and highly-rated LLMs like LLama-3, Phi-3 and more that can run locally on your CPU and GPU."
---

import { Callout } from "nextra/components";
import Image from "next/image";

<Image
  src="/images/anythingllm-setup/transcription-model-configuration/cloud/openai/header-image.png"
  height={1080}
  width={1920}
  quality={100}
  alt="OpenAI Transcription Model"
/>

# OpenAI Transcription Models

[OpenAI](https://OpenAI.com) is the most popular closed-source option for many AnythingLLM users.

## Connecting to OpenAI

<Callout type="info" emoji="️💡">
  **Valid API Key required!**

    You must obtain a valid API key from [platform.openai.com](https://platform.openai.com) for this integration to work.

    Ensure you also have attached a billing account or you may still be unable to use this provider.

</Callout>

All OpenAI transcription models are currently available for use with AnythingLLM.

<Image
  src="/images/anythingllm-setup/transcription-model-configuration/cloud/openai/openai-transcription.png"
  height={1080}
  width={1920}
  quality={100}
  alt="OpenAI Transcription Model"
/>
