goodguy11320-web/AutoTranscribe
🎙 Automate offline, local transcription of audio/video on macOS with speaker diarization and no cloud costs.
🎙 AutoTranscribe - Local Video Transcription for macOS
📋 What is AutoTranscribe?
AutoTranscribe is an application made for macOS computers that turns the words spoken in your videos into text. It works entirely on your own computer without needing the internet. Because of this, your videos stay private and you don’t have to pay for cloud services.
Key features include:
- Converts speech to text automatically.
- Works offline, no internet needed.
- Supports English and Chinese languages, even mixed together.
- Recognizes and separates different speakers.
- Easy to use for everyday users.
You can use AutoTranscribe to create subtitles, write meeting notes, or quickly get a text version of any recorded conversation.
🖥️ System Requirements
To run AutoTranscribe smoothly, your Mac should meet these requirements:
- macOS 11.0 (Big Sur) or later.
- At least 8 GB of RAM.
- 2 GHz dual-core processor or better.
- Around 1 GB free disk space for the application.
- Microphone or video files with clear audio.
Having a faster processor and more memory will help if you work with longer videos or higher quality files.
🚀 Getting Started
Using AutoTranscribe is easy even if you have never used similar apps. Follow the steps below to get it up and running:
- Download the app from the release page.
- Install AutoTranscribe by opening the app file.
- Open AutoTranscribe from your Applications folder.
- Add the video files you want to transcribe.
- Start the transcription process with one click.
- Review and save your text results.
You don’t need to write any code or configure complex settings. The app handles everything in the background.
📥 Download & Install
Please visit this page to download the latest version of AutoTranscribe:
Step-by-step download and installation:
- Click the link above to open the releases page.
- Find the latest release—it usually appears at the top with a date.
- Look for a file ending in
.dmgor.zipdesigned for macOS. - Click the file to start the download. Your browser may ask you to confirm.
- Once the download finishes, open the file to mount or extract it.
- If you see a
.appfile, drag it to your Applications folder. - Open the Applications folder and double-click on AutoTranscribe to run.
- If macOS warns about unidentified developers, open “System Preferences”, go to “Security & Privacy”, and allow permissions to run the app.
📁 Using AutoTranscribe
Here’s how to use AutoTranscribe after installation:
1. Add Videos
- Click the “Add Files” button.
- Select one or more video files from your folders.
- Supported video formats include MP4, MOV, AVI, and more.
2. Choose Language Settings
- Select whether your video audio is in Chinese, English, or mixed.
- The app automatically detects speakers.
3. Start Transcription
- Click “Start Transcription.”
- The app processes the audio and generates a text file.
- The time it takes depends on video length and your Mac’s speed.
4. Review Text
- Once done, AutoTranscribe shows the transcription on screen.
- Different speakers show up as separate lines.
- You can edit the text if needed.
5. Save or Export
- Save the text file on your computer.
- Export options include plain text (.txt) or subtitle formats like .srt.
⚙️ Features in Detail
Offline transcription
AutoTranscribe does not send your data online. All work happens locally on your Mac. This keeps your files private and avoids internet slowdowns or extra costs.
Speaker diarization
The app can tell when different people speak in your videos. It marks who says what, which helps with meetings or interviews.
Language detection
AutoTranscribe supports Chinese, English, and mixed speech. The software automatically detects which language is spoken and transcribes accordingly.
LaunchAgent integration
AutoTranscribe can run in the background using macOS launch agents. This means it can start automatically and keep watching for new files to transcribe without user intervention.
Multiple video formats
The app accepts popular video formats like:
- MP4
- MOV
- AVI
- M4V
You can convert other formats to these if needed.
🔧 Troubleshooting
If you experience issues using AutoTranscribe, here are some tips:
- Make sure your macOS version meets the requirements.
- Check that you downloaded the latest version.
- Confirm audio in your videos is clear and not distorted.
- If the app doesn’t open, try allowing permissions in “Security & Privacy.”
- Restart your computer and try again if transcription stops unexpectedly.
- Ensure you have enough available disk space.
- For large videos, give the app time to process fully before interrupting.
If problems continue, check the Issues tab on the GitHub page or contact support.
💬 Support and Feedback
For questions or to report issues, visit the AutoTranscribe GitHub repository:
You don’t need technical knowledge to open an issue. Simply describe what happened and include any error messages.
📚 Additional Tips
- Use videos with clear audio and little background noise for best results.
- If you have many videos, process them one at a time to avoid overloading your Mac.
- Back up your transcriptions regularly.
- Check the transcription output for any errors or misheard words.
- Keep AutoTranscribe updated by checking the release page regularly.