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What it is

Pepys converts uploaded audio, video, links, cloud recordings, and podcast feeds into searchable, timestamped transcripts. It transcribes in 99 or more languages with automatic language detection. Each transcript may include an AI summary, key moments or chapters, translation, and chat answers linked to timestamps. Supported inputs include MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4, and MOV, plus links from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and podcast RSS. Exports cover TXT, Markdown, DOCX, PDF, SRT, VTT, and JSON, with timestamps retained in subtitle files. Integrations include Google Drive, OneDrive, Zoom, Telegram, Chrome, ChatGPT, and Claude; Pepys also offers a direct API and MCP server. API and integration use consume transcription credits without per-seat fees, subscriptions, or credit expiration. The Forever Free plan includes signup and demo minutes, while pay-as-you-go costs $0.85, paid once purchase. Source media is automatically purged after 30 days, while transcripts and exports remain.

Spec sheet

Integrations
Pepys integrates with Google Drive, OneDrive, Zoom, Telegram, Chrome, ChatGPT and Claude, and exposes a direct API and MCP server.Read 1 Oct 2026 · pepys.co
Security
Pepys states that data is encrypted in transit with HTTPS/TLS and encrypted at rest through its infrastructure providers.Read 1 Oct 2026 · pepys.co
Support
Pepys provides support through [email protected] and offers documentation covering product use, integrations, REST API and MCP.Read 1 Oct 2026 · pepys.co
Headquarters
United StatesRead 23 Sep 2026 · pepys.co
AI analysis
Each transcript can include an AI summary, key moments or chapters, translation and chat answers supported by transcript timestamps.Read 1 Oct 2026 · pepys.co
API billing
Integrations and API usage are metered against transcription credits with no per-seat fee, subscription or credit expiration.Read 1 Oct 2026 · pepys.co
Core product
Pepys turns uploaded audio, video, links, cloud recordings and podcast feeds into searchable, timestamped transcripts.Read 1 Oct 2026 · pepys.co
Data location
Pepys states that it is based in the United States and that subprocessors may process data in the United States and other countries.Read 1 Oct 2026 · pepys.co
Deletion and retention
Users can delete transcripts or their entire account, and the about page says source media is automatically purged 30 days after upload while transcripts and exports remain.Read 1 Oct 2026 · pepys.co
Exports
Transcripts export to TXT, Markdown, DOCX, PDF, SRT, VTT and JSON, with timestamps carried into subtitle formats.Read 1 Oct 2026 · pepys.co
Input sources
It accepts files such as MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4 and MOV and resolves links from YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and podcast RSS.Read 1 Oct 2026 · pepys.co
Languages
Pepys supports transcription in 99 or more languages with automatic language detection.Read 1 Oct 2026 · pepys.co
Model training
Pepys says it does not use customer audio, video, transcripts or derived outputs to train its own models.Read 1 Oct 2026 · pepys.co
Target users
Pepys lists creators, podcasters, journalists, researchers, students, educators, teams, professionals, coaches, consultants and people who work in bursts as intended users.Read 1 Oct 2026 · pepys.co

Plans and prices

Forever Free Free 60 free minutes on signup · 120 from a demo · files up to 1 GB · one active transcription · 99+ languages · AI summary, chapters and chat · TXT, DOCX, PDF, SRT, VTT and JSON exports Read 1 Oct 2026 · pepys.co
Pay as you go $0.85, paid once one-time Credits never expire · files up to 5 GB and 10 hours each · speaker labels · batch up to 100 files · word-level exports · unlimited Drive, OneDrive and Zoom imports up to 10 recordings at once Read 1 Oct 2026 · pepys.co

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • 99+ languages with automatic detection
  • Timestamped transcript and subtitle exports
  • Searchable transcript library
  • API and MCP server available
  • Credits do not expire

Limits

  • Source media is purged after 30 days
  • Free plan limits minutes and file size
  • Data may be processed in multiple countries

Who it suits

Pepys is intended for creators, podcasters, journalists, researchers, students, educators, teams, professionals, coaches, and consultants. It suits anyone building a searchable library from recordings or online media.

Verdict

Pepys covers recording uploads, online links, transcription, timestamped exports, and AI-assisted transcript analysis. Its free and one-time credit options support occasional work, while integrations and APIs extend it into other workflows.

Where Specifiction places it

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