Updated on 2026/07/13 to Version: 0.25.0
Transcriber – AI-Powered Audio & Video Transcription for Windows
Transcriber is a lightweight Windows desktop app built with AutoHotkey v2 that turns your audio and video files into text — fast. It connects to the most powerful AI transcription and summarization engines available, all from one simple interface.
Supported File Formats
Transcriber handles the formats you actually use:
- Video: MP4, MKV, AVI, MOV
- Audio: MP3, WAV
Why Transcriber?
Multiple AI Engines in One App
No need to juggle browser tabs or multiple subscriptions. Transcriber integrates with OpenAI, AssemblyAI, and Claude — pick the engine that works best for your content and budget. Switch between them anytime from the preferences menu.
More Than Just a Transcript
Transcriber doesn’t just give you raw text. It also generates:
- Summaries — get the key points without reading the full transcript
- Titles — AI-suggested titles for your content
- Tags — auto-generated tags perfect for YouTube, blogs, or SEO
Each feature can be toggled on or off so you only get what you need.
Custom Prompts
The built-in Prompt Manager lets you create, save, and switch between custom prompts. Need a detailed meeting summary one day and a casual blog recap the next? Just swap your prompt template — no re-typing required.
One-Click Copy with Configurable Hotkeys
Assign your own hotkeys to instantly copy what you need. For example:
- Ctrl+Shift+T — Copy title
- Ctrl+Shift+S — Copy summary
- Ctrl+Shift+G — Copy tags
Set whatever key combos work for you, then paste straight into YouTube Studio, WordPress, your notes app — wherever you need it.
Command-Line Ready
Power users and automation fans can run Transcriber from the command line or integrate it into scripts and workflows. Just pass a file path and optional prompt key — perfect for batch processing or triggering transcriptions from other tools.
Built-In Word Substitution Editor
AI transcription isn’t perfect. The Word Substitution Editor lets you define corrections for names, jargon, or technical terms that get consistently mistranscribed — so you spend less time fixing and more time using your transcripts.
Lightweight and Native
No Electron. No browser. No cloud-only workflow. Transcriber runs natively on Windows with a small footprint. Your files stay on your machine — only the audio data is sent to the AI engine you choose for transcription.
Error Logging
If something goes wrong, Transcriber logs it with timestamps and details so you can troubleshoot quickly. On-screen notifications keep you informed without interrupting your workflow.
Who Is It For?
- YouTubers — generate descriptions, titles, and tags from your videos
- Podcasters — turn episodes into show notes and blog posts
- Meeting-heavy professionals — get summaries from recorded calls
- Content creators — repurpose video and audio into written content
- Anyone who needs accurate transcription without a monthly SaaS subscription
Get Started
Download Transcriber, add your API key for OpenAI, AssemblyAI, or Claude, and drop in a file. That’s it — your transcript, summary, titles, and tags are ready in minutes.
