Free offline meeting transcription app for Mac
Transcripted is free, open source, and transcribes on your Mac. After first-launch setup, it does not need the internet.
Short version
Transcripted is a free Mac app that records meetings and transcribes them on your Mac. The only time it uses the internet is on first launch, to download its speech engine. After that, transcription works offline and your notes are saved as Markdown files on your Mac.
- Free and open source under the MIT license. No subscription and no account.
- Transcribes on your Mac, so audio is not uploaded.
- Works offline after a one-time speech engine download.
- Saves each meeting as a Markdown file you can search, move, or back up.
Best fit
- Mac users who want meeting transcripts without paying for a subscription.
- People who work on flights, in secure rooms, or on unreliable Wi-Fi.
- Anyone who wants notes as plain files instead of a cloud account.
Not the best fit
- Intel Macs. Transcripted needs an Apple Silicon Mac with macOS 26 or later.
- Windows, Linux, iPhone, Android, or browser-only workflows.
- Teams that want notes shared in a hosted workspace.
Common questions
Is Transcripted really free?
Yes. Transcripted is free and open source under the MIT license. There is no subscription and no account.
Does Transcripted work without internet?
Yes, after first launch. The app downloads its speech engine once. After that, transcription works fully offline.
Which Macs does Transcripted support?
Macs with Apple chips (M1 or newer) running macOS 26 or later.
Where are my transcripts saved?
On your Mac, as Markdown files with structured metadata. You can open them in any text editor, Obsidian, or a file-reading AI tool.