mercuryScribe
"Your audio, your video—transcribed on your computer."
Completely free transcription running on your own computer—no coding, no uploads, no accounts, no fees. Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Built for researchers, and perfect for journalists, podcasters, and organizations. Now you can choose. Keep your data private, and avoid the costs of third-party services.
Easy Install
Docker removes issues with Python dependencies
🔒 Local & Private
Data never leaves your computer
🔓 Open Source
Free software using free AI models
🖥️ Cross-Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Perfect For
🎙️ Podcasters & Creators
Transcribe episodes, create show notes, and generate captions without uploading to third parties.
📰 Journalists & Researchers
Protect sources and sensitive interviews with local-only transcription processing.
🏢 Enterprises
Secure internal meeting transcription with full data control and compliance.
🎓 Educational Institutions
Transcribe lectures and research interviews while maintaining data privacy.
♿ Accessibility Organizations
Create captions and transcripts for improved accessibility and inclusion.
👨💼 Professionals
Doctors, lawyers, and consultants who need confidential transcription services.
Need Help Getting Started?
Professional installation, training, and custom mercuryScribe solutions available from Literate Computing.
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This project was started to support a single research team. Considerable time has been invested to make it useful to a broader audience. If you find it valuable, please consider supporting ongoing development and maintenance through one of the options below.