templobe is a macOS app that transcribes English audio files in batches, using speech models installed on your Mac. Add up to 50 files, let the queue run, and export clean text. Audio never leaves your computer. Transcription is free for beta users.
mp3, wav, m4a. Up to 50 files per batch. macOS 13+. Apple silicon.
| What matters | templobe | Typical cloud service |
|---|---|---|
| Where audio goes | Stays on your Mac | Uploaded to a server |
| Pricing model | Free for beta users | Subscription or per-minute credits |
| Works offline | Yes, after one sign-in | No |
| Batch queue | Up to 50 files per batch | Varies; often one upload at a time |
| Account | One activation account; never sees audio | Cloud account holds your recordings |
| Export | txt, md, srt, vtt | Varies by provider |
| Review and edit | Local library with playback sync | Browser editor |
| Data retention | You delete local files; no copy elsewhere | Depends on provider policy |
Cloud services differ widely; this compares the common model, not one specific vendor. Check each provider's data policy before sending confidential audio.
Choose mp3, wav or m4a files. A single batch can hold up to 50 files, 2GB each and 5GB total.
Each file is transcribed by a model installed on your Mac. Progress and failures are visible per file, and nothing is uploaded.
Open any transcript in the local library, check it against playback, then export as txt, md, srt or vtt.
Up to 50 files per batch. Each file can be up to 2GB, and the whole batch can be up to 5GB.
mp3, wav and m4a. Video files are not supported in this beta.
No. Speech recognition runs on your Mac with local models. There is no upload step.
Yes. templobe processes the queue locally and shows progress per file. You can leave it running and come back to the transcripts.
A transcript in your local library with playback sync. You can export it as txt, md, srt or vtt.
Yes during the beta. Beta users keep free transcription permanently. Future paid features are optional add-ons.
Yes after the first sign-in and model download. Airplane mode is a supported state.
Not yet. Speaker labels and direct video import are not available in this beta.
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