ArcaScribe
ArcaScribe creates automated transcript drafts on a user’s computer for court reporters, legal transcriptionists, and other qualified professionals.
What ArcaScribe 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 those drafts against the original recording. Sentences are linked to audio timecodes, so a user can move from transcript text to the corresponding point in a recording. On-device voice detection suggests speaker identities; users can apply a custom speaker list and review or edit suggestions. Listed formats include WAV, MP3, M4A, and MP4, as well as FTR and CourtSmart files. Liberty files need to be exported as WAV with Liberty Player for Windows. ArcaScribe is available for Windows and Mac, is currently in beta, and may change in features or performance. The site says audio and transcript content stay off its servers and that user data is not used to train AI models. Monthly license verification is an exception to its no-telemetry, analytics, or usage-data policy. A subscription permits use on up to three devices. A free plan is available; paid plans start at $19.99/mo.
Good
- Transcribes locally; audio is not uploaded.
- Sentence timecodes link text to the recording.
- On-device voice suggestions can be reviewed and edited.
- Supports WAV, MP3, M4A, MP4, FTR, and CourtSmart.
- Free plan available.
Watch out
- Currently in beta; features and performance may change.
- Liberty files need a Windows WAV export first.
- Paid plans start at $19.99/mo.
- Requires review against the original recording.
Who it suits
It suits authorized court reporters, legal transcriptionists, and other qualified professionals who want a draft to review and certify. It is for users on Windows or macOS who can verify transcripts against the original recording.
Verdict
ArcaScribe offers locally processed transcript drafts with time-linked sentences and editable speaker suggestions. Its beta status and requirement to check drafts against recordings are important considerations for professionals evaluating it.
The facts
Each one read from ArcaScribe's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- 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.checked 30 Sep 2026
- AI training
- The site says user data is never used to train future AI models.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Beta status
- The download page says ArcaScribe is currently in beta and its features and performance may change.checked 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.checked 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.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Intended users
- The license says the software is intended for authorized court reporters, legal transcriptionists, and other qualified professionals.checked 29 Sep 2026
- License verification
- The site says monthly license verification occurs, while telemetry, analytics, and usage data are not sent from the device.checked 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.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Media formats
- The site lists WAV, MP3, M4A, and MP4 as supported standard media files.checked 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.checked 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.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- ArcaScribe creates local AI transcript drafts for court reporters and legal transcriptionists.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Speaker identification
- On-device AI detects different voices, and users can apply a custom speaker list and review and edit suggestions.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- The contact page invites users to contact the ArcaScribe team for technical support, questions, or feedback.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Supported media
- The homepage lists FTR, CourtSmart, WAV, MP3, M4A, and MP4; Liberty files require a Windows export guide.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Timestamping
- Each sentence is anchored to audio timecode, and clicking in the transcript lets users jump to that point in the audio.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Timestamps
- Each sentence is anchored to the audio timecode, and Command P jumps to that point in the audio.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Tracking
- The site says it collects no telemetry, analytics, or usage data, aside from monthly license verification.checked 29 Sep 2026
- Training
- The site says user data is never used to train future AI models.checked 29 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- 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.checked 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.checked 29 Sep 2026
- License device limit
- The software license allows installation on up to three devices owned or controlled by the subscriber.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Platforms
- The download page offers Windows 7+, Mac with Apple Silicon on macOS 11.00+, and Mac with Intel on macOS 10.15+.checked 29 Sep 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Ontario, Canadachecked 28 Sep 2026
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