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What it is

ArcaScribe creates automated transcript drafts locally for court reporters, legal transcriptionists, and other qualified professionals to proofread, format, and certify. Each sentence is tied to an audio timecode, allowing users to jump from text to that point in the recording. On-device voice detection suggests speaker identities; users can add a custom speaker list and review or edit the suggestions. Listed media formats include WAV, MP3, M4A, and MP4, as well as FTR and CourtSmart files. Liberty files must first be exported as WAV using Liberty Player for Windows. The software is available for Windows 7 or later, Apple Silicon Macs on macOS 11.00 or later, and Intel Macs on macOS 10.15 or later. The site says audio is not uploaded to its servers, OpenAI, or Google, and user data is not used to train future models. Monthly license verification occurs, but telemetry, analytics, and usage data are not sent from the device. ArcaScribe is in beta, so features and performance may change. A subscription permits use on up to three devices; a free plan is available and paid plans start at $19.99/mo.

Spec sheet

Purpose
ArcaScribe creates local AI transcript drafts for court reporters and legal transcriptionists.Read 30 Sep 2026 · arcascribe.com
Intended users
The license says the software is intended for authorized court reporters, legal transcriptionists, and other qualified professionals.Read 29 Sep 2026 · arcascribe.com
Platforms
The download page offers Windows 7+, Mac with Apple Silicon on macOS 11.00+, and Mac with Intel on macOS 10.15+.Read 29 Sep 2026 · arcascribe.com
Support
The contact page invites users to contact the ArcaScribe team for technical support, questions, or feedback.Read 30 Sep 2026 · arcascribe.com
Headquarters
Ontario, CanadaRead 28 Sep 2026 · arcascribe.com
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.Read 30 Sep 2026 · arcascribe.com
AI training
The site says user data is never used to train future AI models.Read 30 Sep 2026 · arcascribe.com
Beta status
The download page says ArcaScribe is currently in beta and its features and performance may change.Read 30 Sep 2026 · arcascribe.com
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.Read 29 Sep 2026 · arcascribe.com
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.Read 30 Sep 2026 · arcascribe.com
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.Read 29 Sep 2026 · arcascribe.com
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.Read 30 Sep 2026 · arcascribe.com
License device limit
The software license allows installation on up to three devices owned or controlled by the subscriber.Read 30 Sep 2026 · arcascribe.com
License verification
The site says monthly license verification occurs, while telemetry, analytics, and usage data are not sent from the device.Read 30 Sep 2026 · arcascribe.com
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.Read 29 Sep 2026 · arcascribe.com
Media formats
The site lists WAV, MP3, M4A, and MP4 as supported standard media files.Read 29 Sep 2026 · arcascribe.com
Offline processing
The site says transcription is performed on the user's computer and audio is never uploaded to ArcaScribe, OpenAI, or Google.Read 30 Sep 2026 · arcascribe.com
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.Read 29 Sep 2026 · arcascribe.com
Speaker identification
On-device AI detects different voices, and users can apply a custom speaker list and review and edit suggestions.Read 30 Sep 2026 · arcascribe.com
Supported media
The homepage lists FTR, CourtSmart, WAV, MP3, M4A, and MP4; Liberty files require a Windows export guide.Read 30 Sep 2026 · arcascribe.com
Timestamping
Each sentence is anchored to audio timecode, and clicking in the transcript lets users jump to that point in the audio.Read 29 Sep 2026 · arcascribe.com
Timestamps
Each sentence is anchored to the audio timecode, and Command P jumps to that point in the audio.Read 30 Sep 2026 · arcascribe.com
Tracking
The site says it collects no telemetry, analytics, or usage data, aside from monthly license verification.Read 29 Sep 2026 · arcascribe.com
Training
The site says user data is never used to train future AI models.Read 29 Sep 2026 · arcascribe.com
Transcript drafting
ArcaScribe generates a first draft for the user to proofread, format, and certify.Read 30 Sep 2026 · arcascribe.com

Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Transcription runs on the user's computer
  • Sentence-level audio timecodes
  • On-device speaker suggestions are editable
  • Supports FTR and CourtSmart files
  • Use on up to three devices

Limits

  • Currently in beta; features and performance may change
  • Liberty files need a Windows WAV export
  • Drafts must be reviewed against original recordings
  • Paid plans start at $19.99/mo

Who it suits

It is intended for authorized court reporters, legal transcriptionists, and other qualified professionals who need draft transcripts to review and certify. The listed desktop support and media formats may suit professionals handling those recordings.

Verdict

ArcaScribe keeps transcription processing on the user's computer and links draft text to audio timecodes. It is a drafting aid, not a certified transcript: users must review and verify drafts against the recording before certification.

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