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ArcaScribe
Ontario, Canada
What it is
ArcaScribe creates automated transcript drafts on a user’s computer for court reporters, legal transcriptionists, and other qualified professionals. Users can proofread, format, and certify drafts against the original recording. Each sentence is linked to its audio timecode, allowing users to move from text to that point in the recording. On-device voice detection suggests speaker identities, which users can review and edit or replace with a custom speaker list. Supported media includes WAV, MP3, M4A, and MP4, as well as FTR and CourtSmart files. Liberty files must first be exported as WAV using Liberty Player for Windows. The software is available for Windows and Mac, and its download page says it is in beta, so features and performance may change. The maker says audio and transcript content are not uploaded, and user data is not used to train AI models. A free plan is available; paid plans start at $19.99/mo. A subscription permits use on up to three devices.
For and against
For
- Links transcript sentences to audio timecodes
- Suggests speakers on-device for review and editing
- Supports WAV, MP3, M4A, MP4, FTR, and CourtSmart
- Offers a free plan
- Allows use on up to three devices
Against
- Currently in beta; features and performance may change
- Liberty files require a Windows WAV export
- Drafts require review against the original recording
The verdict
ArcaScribe combines local transcript drafting with timecode links and speaker suggestions for professional users. It is in beta, and its drafts still need review and certification against the recording.
Who it suits
ArcaScribe suits authorized court reporters, legal transcriptionists, and other qualified professionals who need to draft transcripts from recordings. Its local processing may suit users who want audio and transcript content kept off the service’s servers.
On the record
- Accuracy limitation
- The license says AI output may be inaccurate, incomplete, or fabricated and requires users to verify and certify transcripts against the original audio.arcascribe.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- AI training
- The site says user data is never used to train future AI models.arcascribe.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Beta status
- The download page says ArcaScribe is currently in beta and its features and performance may change.arcascribe.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Court recording formats
- ArcaScribe says it converts FTR and CourtSmart files; its Liberty guide says Liberty files must first be exported as WAV using Liberty Player for Windows.arcascribe.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Desktop platforms
- Downloads are offered for Windows 7 or later, Mac with Apple Silicon on macOS 11.00 or later, and Intel Mac on macOS 10.15 or later.arcascribe.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Device limit
- The software license permits installation and use on up to three devices owned or controlled by the licensee, subject to an active subscription.arcascribe.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Hardware requirements
- The requirements page lists minimum 8 GB RAM and 3.5 GB disk space, and recommends 16 GB or more RAM; Windows VRAM should be 8 GB or more for the Large V3 model.arcascribe.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Intended users
- The license says the software is intended for authorized court reporters, legal transcriptionists, and other qualified professionals.arcascribe.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- License device limit
- The software license allows installation on up to three devices owned or controlled by the subscriber.arcascribe.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- License verification
- The site says monthly license verification occurs, while telemetry, analytics, and usage data are not sent from the device.arcascribe.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Local processing
- Transcription is performed on the user's computer, and the site says audio is never uploaded to its servers or to OpenAI or Google.arcascribe.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Media formats
- The site lists WAV, MP3, M4A, and MP4 as supported standard media files.arcascribe.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Offline processing
- The site says transcription is performed on the user's computer and audio is never uploaded to ArcaScribe, OpenAI, or Google.arcascribe.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Privacy details
- The license says subscription management and license verification use Stripe, and that ArcaScribe does not collect, transmit, or store file names, paths, audio, or transcript content.arcascribe.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- ArcaScribe creates local AI transcript drafts for court reporters and legal transcriptionists.arcascribe.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Speaker identification
- On-device AI detects different voices, and users can apply a custom speaker list and review and edit suggestions.arcascribe.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- The contact page invites users to contact the ArcaScribe team for technical support, questions, or feedback.arcascribe.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Supported media
- The homepage lists FTR, CourtSmart, WAV, MP3, M4A, and MP4; Liberty files require a Windows export guide.arcascribe.com · read 30 Sep 2026
