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Record a conversation
Start a session and see speech turn into text while the conversation is happening.
LIVE TRANSCRIPTION
✦PRIVATE SPEECH INTELLIGENCE
Your voice.
Your words.
Your device.
Record a conversation, import an existing voice note, or share audio from another app. Turn it into text locally—on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
On-device processing
Arabic + English
Offline-first
Private by designSpeech stays on your device
Ask on Mac only
Live words, as you speakClear text, without the cloud
✦ALL THE WAYS AUDIO FINDS YOU
Three ways in.
One clear transcript.
Not everything starts with a recording button. Local Transcribe fits the way you already capture and share audio.
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Import an existing voice note
Already recorded it? Bring in a saved voice note or supported audio file and convert it to text.
EXISTING AUDIO FILES
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Share audio from another app
Use the Share menu in compatible apps to send audio straight to Local Transcribe for on-device transcription.
SHARE TO TRANSCRIBE
Audio import and sharing depend on file formats and the sharing options provided by the source app.
✦BUILT DIFFERENTLY
Real work. Real privacy.
Thoughtful features for the moments you want to remember—and an architecture that puts your device first.
ON DEVICE
Your recordings stay yours.
Core speech recognition runs on your device rather than sending audio to a remote transcription service.
Arabic and English
Work with both languages and choose the speech model suited to your recording.
Offline-first, by design
Whisper small is included, so speech transcription can run offline from the first launch. Larger multilingual models are optional downloads. Optional model downloads need iOS 27, iPadOS 27 or macOS 27. Starting a trial or managing purchases may require internet.
Read, find, revisit
Review timestamped text, find what matters, and return to important moments.
Ask your transcripts
On Mac, use local AI to explore meeting content and supporting documents with references.
✦THE ACTUAL EXPERIENCE
Take a closer look.
It's the real app.
Explore genuine screens from Local Transcribe on iPhone, iPad and Mac—no invented interfaces.
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Watch speech become text.
Live transcription keeps pace with the conversation as words appear on your screen.
Real screenshots, not mockups
✦A MORE USEFUL MEMORY
From something said
to something useful.
Whether it's a spontaneous idea, a meeting, or a voice message you've saved, move from audio to searchable text without changing how you work.
On Mac, Ask can help explore your transcript and attached documents—with source references.MAC ONLY
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Record, import or share
Bring the audio in your own way.
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Transcribe locally
Let the on-device speech model create the text.
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Review the important parts
Read, search and keep the words that matter.
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Go deeper on Mac
Ask questions about transcripts and documents where supported.
✦ONE APP. ONE SUBSCRIPTION.
Everything you need.
Nothing complicated.
Download free. Start a seven-day trial when you're ready. One subscription covers all available features across iPhone, iPad and Mac with the same Apple Account; Mac-only features remain on Mac.
Full app accessNo feature tiersCancel through Apple
After your subscription ends, your saved transcripts remain available to open, read, export and delete.
Mac requirements: Apple silicon (M-series) and macOS 14.2 or later. iPhone and iPad requirements are listed on the App Store.
LOCAL TRANSCRIBE7 DAYS FREE
$0.99/month
after your seven-day free trial
Record and transcribe liveImport voice notes & audio filesShare audio from other appsMac Ask and other available features
Explore the appUS reference price. Final local prices may differ. Subscription begins only when you confirm with Apple; auto-renews unless canceled. App Store link will be added at launch.
✦GOOD TO KNOW
Questions?
We get it.
The practical things people ask before letting their voice become text.
Can I transcribe an existing voice note?
Yes. Import an existing voice note or supported audio recording instead of recording it again.
Can I send audio from another app?
Yes. In apps that support sharing the audio file, use the Share menu to send it to Local Transcribe. Availability depends on the source app and supported file formats.
Does it work without internet?
Yes. Whisper small comes with the app, so core transcription works offline from the first launch once your trial or subscription is active. Larger multilingual models are optional downloads. Optional model downloads need iOS 27, iPadOS 27 or macOS 27. Starting or managing a subscription may require internet.
Can I transcribe Arabic and English?
Yes. Local Transcribe supports Arabic and English. Output quality depends on the model, recording conditions and language use.
Is the Ask feature on iPhone?
Not currently. Ask—questions about transcripts and documents—is available on Mac only.
Is the app free?
The download is free. You can start a seven-day trial by explicitly agreeing to a subscription through Apple. After that, access is $0.99/month in the US unless canceled. New transcription and processing require an active trial or subscription; your existing transcripts remain free to open, read, export and delete after it ends.
What does the Mac version need?
A Mac with Apple silicon (M-series) and macOS 14.2 or later. Ask is available on Mac only. Ask's model downloads need macOS 27.
✦LOCAL BY DESIGN
Make every word
worth keeping.
A better home for conversations, voice notes, and audio shared your way.
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