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What is the 1Transcribe voice recorder?
1Transcribe is a voice recorder for iPhone, Android, Mac, and Windows that also turns your recording into text. Tap record to capture a meeting, lecture, or idea, then get an accurate transcript with speaker labels — powered by OpenAI's Whisper. Record up to 10 hours, transcribe in 99+ languages, and export to Word, PDF, SRT, or TXT. Recording is free; transcripts under 5 minutes are free too.
Record on your phone or computer
Open 1Transcribe and tap the record button to capture audio live — no file juggling. You can also import an existing recording or paste a link. It works across iPhone, Android, Mac, and Windows, and your recordings sync so you can record on your phone and read the transcript on your laptop.
From recording to text, automatically
When you stop recording, 1Transcribe transcribes it with up to 99.9% accuracy, labels each speaker, and can produce a one-click AI summary. You get clean, searchable text you can copy, edit, or export — instead of a recording you'd have to listen to again.
Why record with 1Transcribe
A normal voice recorder just stores audio. 1Transcribe turns every recording into usable text in 99+ languages, keeps your files for editing, and exports to Word, PDF, SRT, or TXT. Recordings up to 10 hours are supported, so it handles full lectures and meetings, not just short notes.
Voice recorder at a glance
| Platforms | iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows, web |
|---|---|
| Recording length | Up to 10 hours |
| Transcription | Automatic, up to 99.9% accuracy (Whisper) |
| Speaker labels | Yes — automatic diarization |
| Languages | 99+, with automatic detection |
| Also accepts | Imported files and pasted links |
| Export formats | DOCX, PDF, SRT, TXT |
| Free | Recording is free; transcripts under 5 minutes free |
What people record
Lectures & classes
Record a lecture and walk away with searchable notes you can review and revise.
Meetings
Capture a meeting and get a transcript with speaker labels and an AI summary of action items.
Interviews
Record interviews and get quotable, speaker-labeled text for your story or research.
Ideas & memos
Record a quick thought and turn it into text you can drop into your notes.
One subscription · every device
Transcribe on your phone. Edit on your laptop. Dictate on your Mac or PC.
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Why Professionals Choose 1Transcribe
Everything you need for perfect transcriptions, built for heavy users.
99.9% Accuracy with OpenAI Whisper
Powered by OpenAI's latest Whisper models. We handle accents, background noise, and technical jargon with ease.
Massive File Support
Upload files up to 10 hours long and 5GB in size. Perfect for long interviews, lectures, and court proceedings.
Smart Speaker Identification
Automatically detects and labels different speakers (Diarization), making your transcripts easy to read and edit.
99+ Languages Supported
From English to Spanish, French, Chinese, and more. We automatically detect the language for you.
All Media Formats
Transcribe Audio (MP3, WAV, M4A...), Video (MP4, MOV...), and extract text from PDFs and Images.
100% Secure & Private
Your files are yours alone. We don't use them for AI training, and they are automatically deleted after 14 days.
How Recording + Transcription Works
Get your transcript ready in minutes by following these three simple steps
STEP 02
AI Transcription
Our AI analyzes your file with 99.9% accuracy, identifying speakers and timestamps automatically.
STEP 03
Download & Export
Review your transcript and export it instantly in DOCX, PDF, SRT, or TXT formats.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
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Free
Free for short files (< 5min).
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- Upload any file type
- Record Audio directly
- Free for files under 5 minutes
- Export in PDF, DOCX, TXT, SRT
Files longer than 5 minutes require a subscription.
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Unlimited Monthly
Best for ongoing transcription work.
US$19.99 / month
- Unlimited Transcription Minutes
- Upload files up to 5GB & 10 Hours
- Batch Upload (5 files at once)
- Speaker Identification (Diarization)
- 99.9% Accuracy with Whisper
- Export in all formats (SRT included)
- AI Summaries & Quizzes
- Secure Cloud Storage
Best Value
Unlimited Yearly
Best value for regular users.
US$49.99 / year
≈ US$4.17 / month
- Just US$4.17/month — save 79% vs monthly
- Unlimited Transcription Minutes
- Upload files up to 5GB & 10 Hours
- Batch Upload (5 files at once)
- Speaker Identification (Diarization)
- 99.9% Accuracy with Whisper
- Export in all formats (SRT included)
- AI Summaries & Quizzes
- Secure Cloud Storage
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about 1Transcribe.
Is the voice recorder free?
Yes — recording in the 1Transcribe app is free, and transcribing recordings under 5 minutes is free with no signup. For longer recordings up to 10 hours, an Unlimited subscription starts at US$4.17/month billed yearly.
How long can I record?
You can record and transcribe a single file up to 10 hours long and 5 GB — enough for full lectures, meetings, and interviews.
Does it transcribe my recording automatically?
Yes. When you stop recording, 1Transcribe transcribes the audio with up to 99.9% accuracy, labels speakers, and can generate an AI summary.
Which devices can I record on?
1Transcribe records on iPhone, Android, Mac, and Windows, and your recordings sync across devices so you can record on one and edit on another.
Can I import a recording instead of recording live?
Yes. You can record live, import an existing audio or video file, or paste a link — all get transcribed the same way.
What languages does it support?
99+ languages with automatic detection, so you can record and transcribe in your language without choosing it first.
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