Transcribe Documentation

Everything you need to get started and get the most out of Transcribe.

Setup & API Keys

Configure your transcript API and AI provider keys.

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Quick Start

Get your first transcript in under 30 seconds.

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Transcripts

Learn about transcript formats, timestamps, and copying.

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AI Chat

Summarize, ask questions, and interact with transcripts using AI.

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Keyboard Shortcuts

Master the global hotkeys and in-app shortcuts.

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All Settings

Complete reference for every setting and preference.

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Installation

Requirements

macOS 13 (Ventura) or later
Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) or Intel Mac
An internet connection (for fetching transcripts and AI features)

Download

Download the latest version of Transcribe from TryTranscribe.io or directly from GitHub Releases.

The download is a .dmg file (Apple Disk Image).

Install

Open the .dmg file you downloaded.
Drag Transcribe into your Applications folder.
Open Transcribe from your Applications folder or Spotlight (press ⌘ + Space, type "Transcribe").
If you see a "Transcribe is from an identified developer" dialog, click Open. The app is notarized by Apple.

Tip: Transcribe lives in your menu bar. Look for the speech bubble icon in the top-right of your screen, near the clock. There is no Dock icon by default (you can enable one in Settings).

First Launch

When you first open Transcribe:

A 7-day free trial starts automatically. No credit card or sign-up required.
The app appears as a small icon in your menu bar (top-right of the screen).
Click the icon to open the popover, or right-click for quick options.

Uninstall

To uninstall Transcribe, simply drag it from your Applications folder to the Trash. Your settings and history are stored in macOS preferences and will be removed automatically.

Next Steps

Head to Setup & API Keys to configure your transcript and AI API keys, then check out the Quick Start guide.