ScribeItLocal — Free Local AI Video & Audio Transcription Tool
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Drop Your File
MP3, MP4, WAV, MKV and more
Runs Locally
AI processes on your device — nothing uploaded
Get Your Text
Copy or download in your chosen format
Step 1 — Add Files
Upload or Try Demo
⚡ Try Demo (10 sec — no upload)<br>⚡ First run sets things up (10–30 seconds). After that, transcription is instant and runs entirely on your device.
— or drop your own files —
📁<br>Click to browse, or drag & drop files here
Add multiple files at once · MP4 · MOV · MKV · AVI · WEBM · MP3 · WAV · M4A
⚡ Runs entirely in your browser — no upload, no account, no server.
Free Core Transcription
Nothing Uploaded
No Account Required
Batch Transcription
Works in Chrome & Edge
WebGPU Accelerated
Powered by OpenAI Whisper
Step 2 — Choose Model / Speed
Model & Speed
🚀 Tiny — WebGPU GPU
Xenova/whisper-tiny.en
~40–50× real-time ⭐ Recommended
~40 MB · Fastest · English only
⭐ Base — WebGPU GPU
Xenova/whisper-base.en
~20–30× real-time on GPU
~75 MB · Better accuracy · English only
🎯 Turbo — WebGPU GPU NEW
onnx-community/whisper-large-v3-turbo
~10–15× real-time on GPU
~200 MB · Best accuracy on GPU
🖥 Base — CPU Fallback
Xenova/whisper-base.en (q8)
~4–6× real-time on CPU
~75 MB · Use if GPU fails or on Firefox
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⚡ First run sets up the AI model (one-time, ~10–30 sec). After that, instant — cached in your browser.
Step 3 — Choose Where to Save Your Files
Save Location (Chrome/Edge only)
No folder selected — transcripts auto-download when complete
📁 Choose Folder
Step 4 — Choose Your Output Format
Output Format
.md<br>Markdown — Best for AI agents, note-taking apps like Obsidian, and developers. Structured with headings and 5-minute timestamp sections.
.txt<br>Plain Text — Universal compatibility. Clean, simple text that opens in any app on any device.
.srt<br>SubRip Subtitles — Standard subtitle format for video editors (Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, CapCut) and YouTube caption uploads.
.vtt<br>WebVTT — Web standard for HTML5 video captions. Use with your own video player or streaming setup.
Step 5 — Run Your Transcription Locally
Transcribe
▶ Start Transcription<br>⬇ Download All .md Files
Add video or audio files above to get started.
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ScribeItLocal ready — open in Chrome or Edge for WebGPU acceleration (40–50× faster).
Supported Formats
MP4<br>MOV<br>MKV<br>AVI<br>WEBM<br>MP3<br>WAV<br>M4A
⚡ Best experience in Chrome or Edge — WebGPU gives you 40–50× real-time speed. Firefox users: select the CPU fallback model below. Safari is not supported.
🔒<br>100% Private
Your files never leave your computer. The AI model runs entirely in your browser — no server, no cloud, no surveillance.
Blazing Fast
WebGPU acceleration delivers up to 50× real-time transcription speed. A 10-minute video in under 20 seconds.
📂<br>Batch Multiple Files
Queue up as many files as you need and transcribe them all in one shot. Walk away and come back to finished transcripts.
💰<br>Actually Free
No forced account, no upload fees, and no cloud transcription credits. Core transcription is free to use — supported by optional tips and unobtrusive ads.
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ScribeItLocal’s core transcription tool is free to use. If it saved you time, a small tip helps fund new features and more privacy-first local AI tools from Janko Tech Ventures.
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