Private transcription for Mac and Windows

Turn audio into text. Keep it on your device.

Transcribe2Text converts audio files and live recordings into usable text with private offline AI. No cloud transcription, no uploading sensitive conversations, and no complicated setup.

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Create, edit, and export a transcription

From choosing your audio to saving a finished transcript, Transcribe2Text guides you through every step in one straightforward workflow.

1. Choose your audio

Start with a WAV, MP3, or M4A file, or record directly with your microphone. Audio files up to 1 GB are supported.

2. Customize and transcribe locally

Add paragraph formatting, timestamps, and specialized terms before starting. Monitor progress as your audio is processed locally on your computer.

3. Review, edit, and export

Listen back, revise timestamped segments, and save your completed transcript as TXT, SRT, or VTT. You can also copy it directly to your clipboard.

From recording to report in a few simple steps

Add an existing audio file with drag and drop, or start a live recording with one button. Transcribe2Text turns the spoken words into text right on your Mac or Windows PC. Review it, copy it, and paste it where it belongs. It is a practical tool for interviews, meetings, voice notes, dictated drafts, research, and everyday note-taking.

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A screenshot of audio being transcribed locally on a Mac with Transcibe2Text

Built for sensitive information

Client conversations, internal meetings, research interviews, and personal recordings deserve more care than an automatic cloud upload. With offline AI transcription, your work remains on the device you control.

Built for getting things done

Creators can turn rough voice notes into drafts. Professionals can turn recordings into report-ready text. Anyone can capture a thought, transcribe it quickly, and continue working without changing tools.

Questions, answered

Does Transcribe2Text upload my audio to the cloud?

No. Audio is processed locally on your computer, and your audio and transcript remain private.

What audio formats can I transcribe?

Transcribe2Text supports WAV, MP3, and M4A files up to 1 GB. You can also record audio directly with your microphone.

Can I customize a transcription before it starts?

Yes. You can enable automatic paragraph formatting, add optional timestamps, and enter names, acronyms, or specialized terms to improve recognition accuracy.

Can I review and edit the transcript while listening?

Yes. Use the built-in audio player to play, pause, or seek through the recording. Edit timestamped segments, click a timestamp to play from that point, and follow the highlighted text during playback.

How can I export my completed transcript?

Choose Save As to export as TXT, SRT, or VTT, or copy the completed transcript directly to your clipboard.

Can I cancel a transcription or protect unsaved work?

Yes. You can cancel long transcriptions at any time. Transcribe2Text also warns you before clearing an unsaved transcript, opening another file, or starting a new recording.