Free, open source speech-to-text app for desktop, works fully offline, prioritizes privacy, extensibility, cross-platform support, and accessibility.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (MIT)
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
United States



Free, open source speech-to-text app for desktop, works fully offline, prioritizes privacy, extensibility, cross-platform support, and accessibility.



Provides fully offline audio and video transcription with local AI models, batch processing, real-time preview, multi-format export, translation, and privacy on Windows, Linux, and macOS.




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