Bulk audio transcription on Mac
A backlog, not a single file: 50-file batches, per-file progress and no per-minute cost.
Read the guideTranscribing audio on a Mac, by the problem you have
Most transcription advice starts with the tool. This set starts with the job: a folder that needs clearing, recordings that cannot be uploaded, a free alternative to a metered subscription, or a number you want to check before trusting the output. Pick the entry that matches yours.
Eight guides. English audio on Apple silicon. Free during the beta.
All guides
Each page covers one intent, with the comparison table, steps and FAQ for that job.
Batch transcription on Mac
How a queue works end to end — drag files in, let the local model run, export each result.
Read the guideOffline transcription on Mac
Why local models keep working after sign-in, and what that means for confidential audio.
Read the guideFree transcription for Mac
The no-per-minute option: what stays free in the beta and what a paid feature would look like.
Read the guideChoosing a Mac transcription app
Pricing model, privacy and batch handling compared with the paid-app default.
Read the guideTranscribe research interviews
Participant audio that never reaches a vendor, plus the limits around speaker labels and consent.
Read the guideTranscribe podcast episodes
Captions as srt or vtt, show notes as md, and a back catalogue that does not scale the bill.
Read the guideAccuracy benchmark
Word error rates by dataset, the hardware they were measured on, and the known gaps.
Read the guideReserve the beta before it ships.
Beta users get free transcription for good. Leave your email to reserve the beta — no payment, no card. We'll send the signed build to the same inbox once it's ready. No newsletter, no drip sequence, no sharing your address.
- Confirm your email — one click.
- We finish signing the build.
- Install link and setup guide arrive in the same inbox.
Reservation received. Check your inbox.
We sent a confirmation link. Click it to confirm your address — your reservation is complete, and the beta build goes to the same inbox the moment it's signed.