Transcribe Audio

Transcribe Audio is a Chrome browser extension designed to provide real-time audio-to-text transcription for any audio playing in a browser tab. It addresses the need for instant, accurate captions across a wide range of online content, including meetings, lectures, YouTube videos, podcasts, webinars, and streaming media. 2% word error rate on standard benchmarks, and supports transcription in 57 languages, covering 97% of the world's population. Live captions appear in a draggable floating overlay within the browser, allowing users to position the transcription window anywhere on their screen.

The extension is compatible with platforms such as Zoom, Google Meet, YouTube, Vimeo, and any website with audio or video content. It is particularly useful for students seeking to capture lectures, professionals transcribing interviews or conference calls, and users interested in generating subtitles for anime or foreign films. The tool handles regional accents, background noise, and specialized terminology, making it suitable for diverse real-world scenarios. Users can export their transcriptions as text files (TXT) for notes, summaries, or sharing. A cloud storage feature for saving and synchronizing transcriptions is noted as coming soon.

Transcribe Audio requires installation from the Chrome Web Store and a sign-in process to start transcribing audio from any browser tab. The extension operates entirely within the browser, with no need for downloads, uploads, or recording of files, and does not require bots to join meetings. Pricing is structured around a subscription model, starting with a one-week free trial. 67 per month (billed annually). A forthcoming "Sovereign" plan will offer a fully offline desktop app with lifetime updates for a one-time fee.

As a real-time speech-to-text extension, Transcribe Audio serves individuals and professionals seeking accessible, multilingual transcription directly within their browser, without the complexity of traditional transcription workflows.