Transcription Software for Mac
Native-feeling, offline transcription for macOS. Transcribe unlimited audio & video to text on your Mac — fully optimised for Apple Silicon and completely private.
Offline transcription, native feel
Apple Silicon speed
Optimised to run Whisper fast on M-series chips — no GPU needed.
Stays on your Mac
Files are processed locally; nothing is uploaded.
Unlimited & one-time
No subscriptions or minute caps — buy once, use forever.
Up and running in 3 steps
Download for Mac
Grab the macOS build and open the installer.
Drag to Applications
Install like any Mac app — no command line needed.
Add a file & transcribe
Drop in audio or video and get a local transcript in minutes.
What you need
- macOS 11 Big Sur or later
- Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) or Intel Mac
- 8GB RAM minimum (16GB recommended for large files)
- ~2–4GB free disk space for models
Apple Silicon (M-series) gets the fastest local transcription.
Mac transcription questions
Does ScribeForge work on Apple Silicon Macs?
Yes — ScribeForge is optimised for M1/M2/M3/M4 Macs and runs local transcription quickly without a dedicated GPU.
Is there a transcription app for Mac that works offline?
Yes. ScribeForge transcribes audio & video entirely offline on macOS, so your files never leave your computer.
Download ScribeForge for Mac
Transcribe unlimited audio & video to text on your Mac — offline, private, and yours for a single one-time payment.