Transcribe audio & video to text on your Mac
Offline speech-to-text with Whisper. Subtitles and transcripts, no upload.
Convert interviews, podcasts, lectures and videos into accurate text — entirely on your Mac. Powered by a local Whisper engine, transcription runs on-device, so confidential recordings never touch the cloud. Export clean transcripts or ready-to-use subtitles in minutes.
How it works
Add your recording
Drop in an audio or video file — MP3, M4A, WAV, MP4, MOV and more.
Transcribe on-device
The local Whisper model converts speech to text without an internet connection.
Export text or subtitles
Save a transcript or subtitle file, ready to edit or publish.
Why do it on your Mac
Confidential by default
Sensitive interviews and meetings stay on your Mac — nothing is uploaded.
No per-minute fees
Cloud transcription bills by the minute. This runs locally, with no metered cost.
Subtitles included
Generate subtitle files for your videos in the same step.
Frequently asked questions
Is the transcription really offline?
Yes — the Whisper model runs on your Mac. No audio is uploaded, and it works without internet.
Which languages are supported?
Whisper handles a wide range of languages and can auto-detect the spoken language.
Can I make subtitles for a video?
Yes, you can export subtitle files to caption your videos.
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Transcribe audio & video to text on your Mac
Free to try · macOS 11+ · Nothing leaves your device