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Transkribeer

Transkribeer

Transcribe audio files lightning-fast with OpenAI, Google Gemini or local Whisper. All on your Mac, with drag & drop.

macOS 12+ · Apple Silicon & Intel

Why Transkribeer?

3 providers, 1 app

Choose between OpenAI (gpt-4o-transcribe), Google Gemini (2.5 Flash/Pro) or local mlx-whisper. Or use all three at once and compare.

Drag & drop

Drop your audio files onto the app — mp3, m4a, wav, ogg, flac and more. Multiple files at once, automatically queued.

Auto splitting

Long recordings are smartly split at natural pauses — never mid-sentence — and reassembled after transcription. No limits.

How does it work?

1

Set up your API keys

Open Settings (⌘,) and enter your OpenAI and/or Gemini API key. For local transcription, the app automatically installs mlx-whisper.

2

Drop audio files into the app

Drag & drop your files or click to browse. The app shows filename, duration and size.

3

Pick your model and transcribe

Select a model or choose "All providers at once" to compare results. Click Transcribe and view the result directly in the app.

4

Done!

The transcription is automatically saved as a .txt file next to your audio file. Copy to clipboard or reveal in Finder.

Download Transkribeer

Free to use. You only need an API key for OpenAI or Gemini, or use the free local Whisper mode.

Download .dmg for macOS

macOS 12+ · Apple Silicon & Intel

First time opening? macOS may show a warning. Right-click the app → "Open" → "Open" to confirm. You only need to do this once.

No extra installation needed — FFmpeg is automatically downloaded on first use.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get an OpenAI API key?

Create an account at platform.openai.com, go to API keys and click Create new secret key. Copy the key (starts with sk-) and paste it into the app under Settings (⌘,). You need a small prepaid balance (from $5) — transcription costs about $0.006 per minute of audio, so an hour-long recording costs roughly $0.40.

How do I get a Gemini API key?

Sign in with your Google account at Google AI Studio and click Create API key. Paste the key into the app under Settings (⌘,). The Flash models work on the free tier; only the Pro models require a linked billing account.

Can I use it without an API key?

Yes — pick the local mlx-whisper model. It runs fully offline on your Mac (Apple Silicon), is free, and your audio never leaves your computer. The app installs it automatically via Settings.