For attorneys, investigators, researchers, and HR teams

Transcribe confidential interviews without uploading them

Transcribe2Text turns interview recordings into editable, timestamped text right on your Mac or Windows PC. The audio is processed locally, so sensitive conversations don't have to be sent to a cloud transcription service. $20 once, no subscription.

Who it's for

Attorneys and legal staff working with client interviews, witness statements, and recorded calls.
Private investigators turning interviews and voicemails into reviewable notes.
Researchers transcribing participant interviews that shouldn't leave the project computer.
HR teams documenting workplace interviews and internal investigations.

What "offline" means here

Your audio file is transcribed on your own computer. Transcribe2Text does not send, access, or store your recordings or transcripts on its servers.
The only data the app sends is your license key, over SSL, to confirm the product is licensed.
Your files stay wherever you save them, under your own storage, backup, and retention practices.

Transcribe2Text is a transcription tool, not a compliance product. It doesn't replace your firm's, agency's, or institution's evidence-handling, confidentiality, or data-protection procedures. Check those requirements for your matter or study before you rely on any tool.

From recording to reviewable transcript

Start with the recording. Open a WAV, MP3, or M4A file up to 1 GB, or record with your microphone.
Add names and terms first. Enter names, places, acronyms, or case terms so they're recognized more accurately.
Transcribe locally. Turn on timestamps and paragraph formatting, then watch progress as it runs on your computer.
Review against the audio. Click any timestamp to play from that point, follow the highlighted text, and fix each segment as you listen.
Export. Save as TXT, SRT, or VTT, or copy the transcript to paste into your memo, report, or case file.

For a detailed review process, read our guide to creating timestamped forensic transcripts.

Local transcription vs. a cloud upload

See our Pricing page for current competitor list prices.
	Transcribe2Text	Typical cloud transcription service
Where audio is transcribed	On your Mac or Windows PC	On the provider's servers
Upload required	No	Yes
Pricing	$20 once (v1 and all 1.x updates)	Usually a monthly or yearly subscription, or per-minute fees
Free trial	7 days, no card required	Varies by provider
Speaker labels	Not automatic; add labels while you edit	Often included

Frequently asked questions

Does Transcribe2Text upload my interview recordings?

No. Audio is processed locally on your computer. Transcribe2Text does not transmit, access, or store your recordings or transcripts on its servers. The app only sends your license key, over SSL, to verify your license.

Is Transcribe2Text certified for legal, HIPAA, or other compliance requirements?

No. Transcribe2Text doesn't claim any compliance certification. It keeps transcription on your own device, which can make it easier to follow your organization's own confidentiality and data-handling rules. Confirm what your matter or study requires.

Does it identify different speakers automatically?

Not currently. You can add speaker labels such as "Speaker 1" or names while you review and edit the transcript.

Can I check the transcript against the audio?

Yes. The built-in player lets you play, pause, and seek. Click a timestamp to hear that part of the recording, and the current segment is highlighted as it plays.

What does it cost?

$20 once for version 1 and all 1.x updates, with a 7-day free trial and no credit card required. It runs on Mac (Apple Silicon) and Windows (Microsoft Store).