New to TranscribeX? Start with installing the app, then transcribe your first file. Settings open from the gear icon at the top right of the main window (Open Settings Panel), and the settings sidebar has a search field that jumps straight to any option.
Pro features are marked Pro in these guides and in the app. The free version has no time limit; see what each version includes.
Getting started
Getting startedInstall TranscribeXSystem requirements, download or Homebrew, first-launch setup and updates.Getting startedPermissionsWhat each macOS permission is for, where to grant it, and how to fix a denied one.Getting startedFree vs ProWhat you get for free, what Pro unlocks, and what Pro costs.Getting startedActivate ProBuy on Gumroad, enter your license key, and move Pro to a new Mac.
Transcription
TranscriptionTranscribe a fileImport audio or video, pick a model and language, and open the transcript.TranscriptionBulk transcriptionTranscribe a folder or many files, auto-export them, and watch a folder for new files.TranscriptionYouTube and URLsPaste links from YouTube and other sites, download audio or video, and transcribe.TranscriptionChoose a modelWhich model to use for what, with sizes, languages and free or Pro for each.TranscriptionManage modelsDownload and delete models, move model storage, tune compute units and add online models.TranscriptionLanguages and translationPick the spoken language or auto-detect it, and translate transcripts with Apple, DeepL or AI.TranscriptionCustom vocabularyHelp models recognize names and jargon, and auto-correct words with replacement rules.TranscriptionEdit transcriptsFix text and timestamps, play from any word, search and replace, and reflow subtitles.TranscriptionExportSave transcripts as Text, PDF, JSON, CSV, Markdown, SRT or VTT, one at a time or in bulk.
Recording
RecordingMicrophone recordingRecord from any mic, see a live transcript, stop from the menu bar.RecordingApp recordingCapture any app’s audio, or video, plus your mic.RecordingLive transcriptionReal-time transcript, notes, floating captions and live translation.
Meetings
MeetingsMeeting detectionNotice when a Zoom, Teams or Meet call starts and record it.MeetingsCalendar eventsName recordings after the calendar event and keep the attendee list.MeetingsMeeting automationTranscribe, label speakers, summarize and export every recording.MeetingsEmail summariesSend the AI summary and transcript by email after each meeting. Pro.MeetingsSummary promptEdit the prompt behind AI meeting summaries and regenerate them.
Speakers
SpeakersSpeaker diarizationLabel who said what, rename and merge speakers, and diarize meetings automatically.SpeakersVoice profilesSave voices once so TranscribeX names recurring speakers in future transcripts.
AI
AIAI servicesUse the built-in Local LLM, Apple Intelligence or your own provider for AI features.AIAI promptsBuilt-in and custom one-click prompts for chatting with a transcript.AIChatAsk questions about one transcript, or across every transcript on your Mac.
Dictation
DictationDictationHold a key, speak, and the text is typed into any app.DictationAI polishLet AI fix grammar, fillers and formatting before your dictation is inserted.
Automation
AutomationCommand lineTranscribe files from Terminal and scripts with the tx command.AutomationMCP serverLet Claude and other AI assistants transcribe files on your Mac.