File transcription
Import WAV, MP3, M4A, and FLAC files, then transcribe longer audio in manageable chunks.
Offline speech-to-text for iOS
Transcribe audio privately, right on your iPhone.
LocalTranscribe turns files, recordings, and shared audio into editable transcripts using on-device models.
Built for iPhone. Works offline with the bundled model.
- Offline
- Bundled base model
- Private
- Local processing
- Flexible
- Files, mic, sharing
Built for everyday transcription
From voice notes to interviews, without sending audio away.
Import common audio formats, record from the microphone, or share audio from another app. LocalTranscribe keeps the workflow simple: bring in audio, transcribe it, edit the result, and keep the transcript in your archive.
Features
Everything you need for a clean transcript workflow.
Microphone recording
Record directly inside the app, review the audio, and save the finished transcript to your library.
Share extension
Send audio into LocalTranscribe from other iOS apps and continue the import flow when you open the app.
Transcript archive
Browse, edit, play back, share, and delete saved transcripts from one focused library.
Model choices
Use the bundled offline base model by default, with optional downloaded models when available.
Local-first design
Audio and transcript records stay in the app's local storage unless you choose to share or export them.
Workflow
A calm path from audio to usable text.
Bring in audio
Choose a file, record a new note, or receive audio through the iOS share sheet.
Transcribe locally
Run speech recognition on device, including offline use with the bundled model.
Edit and archive
Clean up the transcript, play back the source audio, and keep everything organized for later.
Privacy
Designed for sensitive audio.
LocalTranscribe is built around local transcription. The default bundled model works offline, and your audio files are copied into app-managed local storage for processing.
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Helpful details before you start.
Does LocalTranscribe work without an internet connection?
Yes. The bundled base model supports offline transcription. Optional downloaded models may require a network connection when you first install them.
Which audio formats can I import?
The app currently supports WAV, MP3, M4A, and FLAC imports.
Can I edit transcripts after transcription?
Yes. Saved transcript records can be opened, edited, played back, shared, or deleted from the archive.