FAQ

What the workspace actually does.

Answers drawn from the recording, import, review, and settings screens in QuietTranscribe.

What is QuietTranscribe?

QuietTranscribe is a local audio workspace. You record a conversation or import a file, review the transcript, and create minutes or an action plan.

Does the audio leave my computer?

Processing stays on the computer. Internet is used only if you choose to download a model. Audio and transcripts stay on that computer, and the installer keeps recordings and transcripts in your user folder.

Which files can I import?

WAV, MP3, M4A, AAC, FLAC, OGG, Opus, MP4, and WebM. A file can be up to 2 GB and 24 hours. The original file is left unchanged.

How do I check a microphone before recording?

Add Audio lists the available microphones and can refresh that list. Test Microphone for 5 Seconds checks the selected input, and the input-level meter shows whether there is a signal before you press Record.

Which transcription model does it use?

Settings recommends a model from the models installed on the computer. A shown recommendation is Whisper small Q5_0, with Whisper large-v3-turbo Q5_0 as a download candidate. Benchmark the first 30 seconds before comparing speed or accuracy.

Can it translate as well as transcribe?

Yes. Translation effort can follow the processing preference, and Settings can estimate a direction such as English to French from a text length you enter. The translation direction is chosen when you translate.

What happens to a hidden recording?

Hiding a recording keeps its audio and results. You can also save a new title without changing the original filename or audio.

What does a license include?

The pricing page shows Essential, Professional, and Studio licenses. Checkout is a demonstration interface and does not take payment yet.

Still specific?

Send the format, the model, and what Settings reports.

That is usually enough to answer a transcription or import question.