Quietscribe

Audio and video to text, without uploading anything

Transcribe interviews, lectures, podcasts and videos for free. The AI runs inside your browser, so your recording stays with you.

  • Your file never leaves your device
  • No sign-up, no minute limits, no watermark
  • Around 100 languages, with translation to English

How it works

  1. Choose your file

    Pick an audio or video file from your computer or phone. It is opened by your browser, not sent anywhere.

  2. The AI listens on your device

    The first time, your browser downloads the speech model and keeps it, so later files start faster.

  3. Edit and download

    Fix any word in the transcript, then copy it or download it as TXT, SRT or VTT.

Why it's free, private and unlimited

Most transcription sites send your file to their servers, and every minute costs them money. That is why they limit free use, add watermarks or ask you to subscribe.

This site works differently. The speech recognition model, OpenAI's open-source Whisper, runs inside your own browser. Your file is never uploaded, and we never see it, so there is nothing to limit.

Questions

Is it really free?

Yes. There is no sign-up, no limit on minutes or files, and no watermark. The work happens on your own device, so each file costs us nothing.

Is my file uploaded anywhere?

No. Your browser reads the file and the AI processes it on your device. Only the AI model is downloaded, once, and stored in your browser for next time.

Which languages does it understand?

Around 100, including English, Spanish, Hindi, Urdu, Arabic, Portuguese and Indonesian. Choosing the spoken language usually gives better results than automatic detection.

How long can my file be?

There is no fixed limit. Longer files take longer, and speed depends on your device. Keep this tab open until it finishes.

Which browser works best?

Chrome or Edge on a computer, because they can use your graphics card. Other browsers and phones work too, but more slowly.

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