Features
Meeting recordings that stay on your computer
Whichever mode you choose, Transcript.audio saves your meeting recordings on your own computer. There is no cloud library of your calls.
Recordings: both modes side by side
Privacy optimised mode
Saved on your computer.
Standard mode
Saved on your computer.
This is one row of the full comparison. See what runs where in each mode.
How it works
The desktop app records the meeting audio on your Mac or Windows PC and saves the recording locally.
In privacy optimised mode the audio is also transcribed on your computer. In standard mode only the speech segments needed for transcription are sent, encrypted, to our AI service and then discarded; the recording itself stays with you.
Who it is for
- Professionals who need to keep client conversations on their own device.
- Teams with data-handling policies that rule out cloud recording libraries.
- Anyone who wants to decide for themselves how long recordings are kept.
Models behind it
The on-device and recommended models for this part of the app.
Frequently asked questions
Does Transcript.audio upload my recordings?
No. Recordings are saved on your computer in both modes. In standard mode, speech segments are sent, encrypted, for transcription under zero data retention and then discarded.
Can I delete a recording?
Yes. The recording is a file on your computer, so you stay in control of keeping or deleting it.
Do I still need to tell people I am recording?
Yes. Where your recording is kept does not change your duty to tell people. The recording consent guide explains when you need to tell people and when you need permission.
Related features
Local transcripts and notes
Transcript.audio saves transcripts and meeting notes on your computer in both modes. Nothing is stored by us, so there is no cloud copy to leak.
Private transcription
Transcribe meetings on your computer so audio never leaves it, or in the cloud under zero data retention. Compare both modes side by side.
Where processing happens
In privacy optimised mode nothing leaves your computer. In standard mode, see where cloud transcription and notes are processed.
All features · The AI models we use · Recording consent guide