mercuryScribe
"Your audio, your video—transcribed on your computer."
Free transcription powered by public AI models, running on your own computer, without having to write any code. Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Your data never leaves your computer—perfect for researchers, journalists, podcasters, and organizations that can't trust or afford third-party services.
🔒 Local & Private
Data never leaves your computer
🖥️ Cross-Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux support
🐳 Easy Install
Docker removes setup headaches
🔓 Open Source
Community-driven & transparent
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.