Local AI transcription in the browser (no uploads)

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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

Checking WebGPU support...

⚡ 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.

Progress

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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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Love ScribeItLocal? Help keep it free.

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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