Privacy-first AI transcription for macOS, iOS, and Chrome. Record, transcribe, and enhance audio—all on-device. No uploads. No tracking. No internet required.
Built with WhisperKit and MLX Swift for Apple Silicon. From quick voice notes to full meeting transcriptions, MinuteAI keeps your conversations private.
Start recording on Mac, continue on iPhone, or capture meetings with Chrome. All transcripts sync locally via iCloud (optional).
Three steps to perfect transcripts. No technical skills required.
Use built-in mic, AirPods, or professional audio interface. Real-time visualization shows you're capturing clearly.
WhisperKit processes audio on-device. No uploading, no waiting. Watch text appear as you speak (or instantly for pre-recorded files).
MLX Swift improves grammar, generates summaries, extracts key ideas, and identifies action items—all locally.
WhisperKit runs entirely on Apple Silicon. Transcribe in airplane mode, remote locations, or anywhere privacy matters.
Live audio waveform ensures you're capturing cleanly. Adjust mic levels before you miss a word.
AI identifies different speakers and labels their dialogue. Perfect for interviews, meetings, and panels.
MLX Swift fixes grammar, removes filler words, and structures your transcript—without changing meaning.
Get instant summaries, key ideas, and action items. Save hours reviewing long recordings.
Drop 100 audio files. Walk away. Come back to 100 transcripts. Directory monitoring automates your workflow.
Export to Markdown, PDF, TXT, or copy to clipboard. Integrate with Notion, Obsidian, or any note-taking app.
Record Google Meet & MS Teams with one click. Live transcript in side panel. Auto-upload to your Mac.
MinuteAI Chrome Extension works with Google Meet and Microsoft Teams. Record, transcribe, and review—all while staying present in the conversation.
We built MinuteAI because we believe your conversations are yours—not ours, not advertisers', not anyone's. Here's our promise:
All transcription and AI happen on-device using WhisperKit and MLX Swift. Your audio never touches our servers.
We don't track what you record, who you talk to, or what you say. No third-party analytics. No ad networks.
All recordings and transcripts save to your device. Optional iCloud sync uses end-to-end encryption managed by Apple, not us.
Our privacy policy is written in plain language. No legal jargon. No hidden clauses. Read it in 2 minutes.
"I record every standup and 1-on-1. MinuteAI gives me transcripts instantly so I can focus on the conversation, not note-taking."
Stay present in meetings
"Interviewing sources for hours used to mean days of transcription. Now I get word-perfect transcripts in minutes."
Faster turnaround
"Lectures move fast. I record everything and review transcripts when I study. Speaker diarization even labels different professors."
Better retention
"I batch-process all my podcast episodes overnight. Wake up to 20 transcripts ready for blog posts and show notes."
Repurpose content
"Client confidentiality is non-negotiable. On-device processing means sensitive discussions never leave my MacBook."
Compliance confidence
No credit card required. No trials that expire. Free forever with generous limits.
Limits: Batch processing (5 files), Enhancement (10/month)
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"Best transcription app for Mac. Period. WhisperKit is insanely accurate and the fact it works offline is a game-changer."
David Chen
Software Engineer, Tokyo
「インタビューの文字起こしが驚くほど速い。プライバシー重視なので安心して使える。」
田中美咲
Journalist, Osaka
"I use it for all my podcast episodes. Batch processing saves me 10+ hours every week."
Nguyễn Minh
Content Creator, Hanoi
"Chrome extension is brilliant. I record every Google Meet and review transcripts later. Never miss an action item."
Sarah Kim
Product Manager, Seoul
"Client confidentiality is critical. On-device processing gives me peace of mind that no data leaks."
Marcus Hoffmann
Legal Consultant, Berlin
"Speaker diarization for group discussions is a lifesaver. No more 'who said that?' moments."
Lisa Tran
PhD Student, Melbourne
No. All transcription and AI processing happen on-device using WhisperKit and MLX Swift. Internet is only needed if you want to use optional cloud-based Pro features like advanced enhancement (you can decline).
WhisperKit supports 99+ languages for transcription. The Chrome Extension UI is available in 10 languages: English, Japanese, Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), and Thai.
macOS: macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later with Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4) or Intel with discrete GPU. iOS/iPadOS: iOS/iPadOS 17+ with A12 Bionic or newer (iPhone XS/XR and later, iPad Air 3+, iPad mini 5+). Chrome: Any device running Chrome browser (extension only).
Absolutely. MinuteAI never uploads your audio or transcripts to our servers. All processing happens on your device. Optional iCloud sync is end-to-end encrypted and managed by Apple, not us.
Yes. All transcripts are editable within the app. You can also export to Markdown or TXT and edit in your favorite text editor.
Yes. Cancel anytime from your Apple ID settings. No cancellation fees. Your Pro features remain active until the end of your billing period.
Free forever. No credit card. No setup hassle. Just download and start recording.