Apple Silicon Optimized

Your Voice, Your Data, Your Device.

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.

4.8/5 on App Store (127 reviews)
No credit card required
macOS 14+ | iOS/iPadOS 17+

One Workflow. Three Platforms.

Start recording on Mac, continue on iPhone, or capture meetings with Chrome. All transcripts sync locally via iCloud (optional).

Full-Power Desktop

  • Batch process audio/video files
  • Speaker diarization (identify who spoke)
  • AI enhancement: grammar, summary, key ideas
  • Export to Markdown, PDF, TXT
  • Directory monitoring for auto-transcription
  • Localhost server for Chrome extension uploads
Download for Mac

Capture On-the-Go

  • Quick voice notes with widget
  • Real-time waveform visualization
  • Offline transcription anywhere
  • Share transcripts via AirDrop
  • Supports AirPods/external mics
  • Screen capture for lectures
Get iOS App

Meeting Companion

  • Auto-record Google Meet & MS Teams
  • Live transcript in side panel
  • Quality settings: Low/Medium/High
  • Audio-only mode (save bandwidth)
  • Auto-upload to macOS app (localhost:8085)
  • Multi-language: EN, JA, VI, KO, ZH, FR, DE, ES, PT, TH
Add to Chrome (Free)

Record → Transcribe → Enhance

Three steps to perfect transcripts. No technical skills required.

Hit Record

Use built-in mic, AirPods, or professional audio interface. Real-time visualization shows you're capturing clearly.

Instant Transcription

WhisperKit processes audio on-device. No uploading, no waiting. Watch text appear as you speak (or instantly for pre-recorded files).

AI Polish

MLX Swift improves grammar, generates summaries, extracts key ideas, and identifies action items—all locally.

Everything You Need. Nothing You Don't.

100% Offline

No Internet, No Problem

WhisperKit runs entirely on Apple Silicon. Transcribe in airplane mode, remote locations, or anywhere privacy matters.

Zero Guesswork

See What You're Recording

Live audio waveform ensures you're capturing cleanly. Adjust mic levels before you miss a word.

Auto Speaker ID

Know Who Said What

AI identifies different speakers and labels their dialogue. Perfect for interviews, meetings, and panels.

One-Click Polish

From Messy to Professional

MLX Swift fixes grammar, removes filler words, and structures your transcript—without changing meaning.

Save Time

Skip the Fluff

Get instant summaries, key ideas, and action items. Save hours reviewing long recordings.

Set & Forget

Process Entire Folders

Drop 100 audio files. Walk away. Come back to 100 transcripts. Directory monitoring automates your workflow.

Universal Format

Share Your Way

Export to Markdown, PDF, TXT, or copy to clipboard. Integrate with Notion, Obsidian, or any note-taking app.

Seamless Integration

Capture Remote Meetings

Record Google Meet & MS Teams with one click. Live transcript in side panel. Auto-upload to your Mac.

Never Miss a Meeting Moment Again

MinuteAI Chrome Extension works with Google Meet and Microsoft Teams. Record, transcribe, and review—all while staying present in the conversation.

  • Auto-record on meeting join (optional)
  • Live transcript in collapsible side panel
  • Manual start/stop controls
  • Quality presets: Low (bandwidth saver) | Medium | High
  • Audio-only mode (no video capture)
  • Real-time upload to MinuteAI macOS app (localhost:8085)
  • Supports 10 languages: EN, JA, VI, KO, ZH, FR, DE, ES, PT, TH
  • Free forever (no usage limits)
Add to Chrome (Free)

Your Data Never Leaves Your Device

We built MinuteAI because we believe your conversations are yours—not ours, not advertisers', not anyone's. Here's our promise:

No Cloud Processing

All transcription and AI happen on-device using WhisperKit and MLX Swift. Your audio never touches our servers.

No Analytics, No Ads

We don't track what you record, who you talk to, or what you say. No third-party analytics. No ad networks.

You Control Storage

All recordings and transcripts save to your device. Optional iCloud sync uses end-to-end encryption managed by Apple, not us.

Transparent & Auditable

Our privacy policy is written in plain language. No legal jargon. No hidden clauses. Read it in 2 minutes.

Built for How You Work

Remote Workers

"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

Journalists

"Interviewing sources for hours used to mean days of transcription. Now I get word-perfect transcripts in minutes."

Faster turnaround

Students

"Lectures move fast. I record everything and review transcripts when I study. Speaker diarization even labels different professors."

Better retention

Content Creators

"I batch-process all my podcast episodes overnight. Wake up to 20 transcripts ready for blog posts and show notes."

Repurpose content

Legal Professionals

"Client confidentiality is non-negotiable. On-device processing means sensitive discussions never leave my MacBook."

Compliance confidence

Start Free. Upgrade When You Need More.

No credit card required. No trials that expire. Free forever with generous limits.

Most Popular

Free

$0 / forever
  • Unlimited recordings (up to 2 hours each)
  • On-device transcription (WhisperKit)
  • Basic AI enhancement
  • Export to TXT, Markdown
  • Chrome Extension included
  • Speaker diarization (up to 3 speakers)
  • iCloud sync (optional)

Limits: Batch processing (5 files), Enhancement (10/month)

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Best Value

Pro

$9.99 / month
or $79.99 / year (save 33%)

Everything in Free, plus:

  • Unlimited batch processing
  • Unlimited AI enhancement
  • Advanced summaries & action items
  • Export to PDF with formatting
  • Priority support
  • Speaker diarization (unlimited)
  • Custom enhancement prompts

🎁 7-day free trial (no credit card)

Upgrade to Pro

Loved by Professionals Worldwide

Join 10,000+ users who trust MinuteAI with their most important conversations.

★★★★★ 4.8/5 on App Store (127 reviews)
★★★★★ 4.9/5 on Chrome Web Store (43 reviews)
★★★★★

"Best transcription app for Mac. Period. WhisperKit is insanely accurate and the fact it works offline is a game-changer."

DC

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."

NM

Nguyễn Minh

Content Creator, Hanoi

★★★★★

"Chrome extension is brilliant. I record every Google Meet and review transcripts later. Never miss an action item."

SK

Sarah Kim

Product Manager, Seoul

★★★★★

"Client confidentiality is critical. On-device processing gives me peace of mind that no data leaks."

MH

Marcus Hoffmann

Legal Consultant, Berlin

★★★★★

"Speaker diarization for group discussions is a lifesaver. No more 'who said that?' moments."

LT

Lisa Tran

PhD Student, Melbourne

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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