Speaker recognition
Automatic [Speaker 1], [Speaker 2] labels in your transcript. Rename them to real names — reflected in every export format.
One purchase. Everything included.
Transcribe audio & video. 100% on your Mac.
WhisperScribe turns recordings into accurate text — no upload, no cloud, no account. Powered by OpenAI Whisper, running entirely on your Mac.
One-time purchase · All features included · macOS 14+
- 100% on-device
- No trackers
- One-time purchase
- No subscription
Everything you need to get from recording to text
5 export formats
PDF, Word (DOCX), Markdown, TXT and SRT subtitles. Export your whole library to a folder with one click.
Batch processing
Transcribe multiple files at once with up to 4 parallel jobs — with real-time progress and a live transcript.
13 Whisper models
From Tiny (75 MB) for quick drafts to Large v3 Turbo (2.9 GB) for maximum accuracy — downloaded on demand.
100+ languages
Automatic language detection or manual selection, with optional timestamps for every segment.
Local AI summaries
Optional summaries via LM Studio or Ollama with prompt templates — your local LLM, not a cloud service.
Drop in almost anything
- MP3
- M4A
- WAV
- AIFF
- FLAC
- OGG
- OPUS
- MP4
- MOV
- MKV
- AVI
- WEBM
Audio is extracted from video automatically.
Your recordings never leave your Mac
Interviews, meetings, voice notes — transcription happens on your machine, not on a server.
No data collection
No personal data, no usage statistics, no trackers. There is nothing to opt out of.
Offline after setup
Whisper models are downloaded once over HTTPS and stored locally. After that, WhisperScribe works completely offline.
From the Mac App Store
Sandboxed, reviewed by Apple, and installed and updated through the Mac App Store.
100+
languages
13
Whisper models
5
export formats
< 2 MB
app size
A native Mac app, through and through
From file to transcript in three steps
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Drop your files
Audio or video, MP3 to WEBM — WhisperScribe extracts the audio automatically.
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Pick model & language
Choose one of 13 Whisper models — language detection handles the rest, or set it yourself.
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Watch, then export
Follow the live transcript, rename speakers, and export to PDF, DOCX, Markdown, TXT or SRT.
One purchase. Everything included.
Buy WhisperScribe once and use it forever. Every feature is included — no subscription, no trial, no account.
One-time purchase
$19.99
one-time
Pay once, use forever. All features included — no subscription.
Download on the Mac App StoreOne purchase includes all 13 Whisper models, speaker recognition, AI summaries, all 5 export formats and Family Sharing.
Prices may vary by region and are charged through the Mac App Store.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a subscription or a trial?
No. WhisperScribe is a one-time purchase: pay once and use everything forever. There is no subscription, no trial to manage and no account — all features are available from the first launch.
What's included in the price?
Everything. One purchase unlocks all 13 Whisper models, speaker recognition, AI summaries, batch processing and all 5 export formats — with no add-ons or in-app purchases.
I already own WhisperScribe. Do I pay again?
No. If you already own WhisperScribe, you keep full access to every feature — no new purchase needed.
Is my audio really private?
Yes. Transcription runs entirely on your Mac — recordings are never uploaded. WhisperScribe collects no personal data, no usage statistics, and contains no trackers. After the one-time model download it works fully offline.
Which file formats are supported?
Input: MP3, M4A, WAV, AIFF, FLAC, OGG, OPUS, MP4, MOV, MKV, AVI and WEBM — audio is extracted from video automatically. Export: PDF, Word (DOCX), Markdown, TXT and SRT subtitles.
What are the system requirements?
macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later; Apple Silicon recommended. The app itself is under 2 MB — Whisper models (75 MB to 2.9 GB) are downloaded on demand.
Does Family Sharing work?
Yes. WhisperScribe supports Apple Family Sharing.
Ready when you are
Get WhisperScribe and transcribe your first file in minutes.
One-time purchase · All features included · macOS 14+