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Record. Transcribe. On-Device.

A lightweight, privacy-focused app for audio recording and transcription. Capture microphone and system audio from meetings, YouTube videos, podcasts, and more. Transcribe using on-device Apple Intelligence.

Download on the Mac App Store

Requires macOS 26 or later

Simple, powerful, private.

Everything you need for audio recording and transcription, without the complexity. No subscriptions, no cloud storage, no compromises on privacy.

Record Audio and Transcribe

Use on-device Apple Intelligence to transcribe Zoom meetings, lectures, YouTube videos, and more. Near real-time speech-to-text, entirely on your Mac.

Flexible Audio Recording

Select your input: Microphone for voice notes and in-person meetings, System Audio for videos and podcasts, or both simultaneously for Zoom calls and interviews.

10 Transcription Languages

Supports Cantonese 🇭🇰, Chinese 🇨🇳, English 🇺🇸, French 🇫🇷, German 🇩🇪, Italian 🇮🇹, Japanese 🇯🇵, Korean 🇰🇷, Portuguese 🇵🇹, and Spanish 🇪🇸. Select your language and start recording.

Manage Installed Languages

Install up to 5 languages directly from Apple for offline transcription. Download and manage language packs right from the app - no external setup required.

Privacy First

Your audio never leaves your Mac. All transcription is performed locally using Apple Intelligence. No cloud upload, no external servers, no internet required.

Light and Dark Themes

Your app, your style. Seamlessly switch between Light and Dark themes to match your system preference or personal taste.