Yes. The app is free to download and comes with 30 minutes of transcription. After that, you can purchase credit packs (1 hour, 4 hours, or 12 hours). Credits never expire and there is no subscription.

How do I transcribe a YouTube video?

Paste any YouTube link into the app, or tap the Share button in the YouTube app and select AnyScribe. The full transcript with timestamps and an AI summary will be ready in seconds.

Can I transcribe YouTube Shorts?

Yes. YouTube Shorts links work exactly the same way as regular YouTube videos. Paste the link or share directly from the YouTube app.

How do I transcribe Instagram Reels?

Open Instagram, tap Share on any Reel, then select AnyScribe. You'll get a complete transcript with an AI-generated summary.

Can I transcribe WhatsApp or Telegram voice messages?

Yes. In WhatsApp, long-press on a voice message, tap Forward, then Share, and choose AnyScribe. For Telegram, save the voice message to Files and import it into the app.

How do I transcribe a voice memo?

Open Voice Memos, tap Share on any recording, and select AnyScribe. The app will transcribe and summarize it automatically.

Can I transcribe a live meeting or lecture?

Yes. Use the Live Dictation feature to record and transcribe in real time. Works for meetings, lectures, interviews, and conversations.

How does real-time transcription work?

Tap the record button and start speaking. Your audio streams to our AI in real time and words appear on screen as you talk. When you stop, the full transcript is saved with an AI-generated summary. The recording is also saved locally on your device.

What happens if I lose connection during recording?

Your recording never stops. If the connection drops, the app keeps recording locally and automatically reconnects. If reconnection fails, the full recording is transcribed in one go when you tap stop. No audio is ever lost.

What platforms are supported?

YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter/X, Facebook, Twitch, Vimeo, SoundCloud, Reddit, VK, BiliBili, and Voice Memos. You can also import any audio or video file.

What languages are supported?

Over 50 languages with automatic language detection. You can even mix several languages in one audio — the app will detect each language and transcribe them correctly.

Do I need to create an account?

No. AnyScribe works without an account. All your transcriptions are stored locally on your device.

Can I share my transcriptions?

Yes. Every transcript can be shared as a clean web page with a link — send it to your team or friends in one tap.

How are my transcriptions synced across devices?

AnyScribe uses iCloud Drive to sync your transcriptions across all your Apple devices automatically. No sign-in or account required.

Yes. We do not store any audio, video, transcriptions, or summaries on our servers. Everything stays on your device and in your iCloud. The only exception is shared transcriptions — when you choose to share, that transcript is stored on our servers so others can view it.

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How It Works

From link to transcript in seconds. No account required.

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Paste, upload, or record
Paste a link, import a file from Files or Photos, or start a live recording.
2
Or share from any app
Use the iOS Share button from YouTube, Voice Memos, Instagram, or any app to send content directly.
3
AI does the rest
AI transcribes, formats, and generates a summary automatically.
4
Read, search, and share
Read, search across all your transcripts, copy text, or share with anyone.

Supported Platforms

Paste a link from any of these platforms, or import audio and video files directly.

YouTubeInstagramTikTokTwitter/XFacebookTwitchVimeoSoundCloudRedditVKBiliBiliVoice MemosWhatsAppTelegram

Real-Time Transcription

Tap record and start talking. Words appear on screen as you speak — perfect for meetings, lectures, interviews, and conversations.

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Instant Speech-to-Text: Words appear on screen as you speak, powered by streaming AI transcription over WebSocket.
Record Anything: Meetings, lectures, interviews, conversations — tap record and start talking.
Works in Background: Keep recording even when you switch apps. A Live Activity on your Lock Screen tracks progress.
Bluetooth & External Mics: Automatically detects AirPods, Bluetooth headsets, and other audio inputs.
Smart Fallback: If connection drops, recording continues locally and gets transcribed when you stop. No audio is ever lost.
AI Summary Included: Every recording gets an automatic AI-generated summary, just like file-based transcriptions.

Key Features

Everything you need to turn audio and video into actionable text.

AI Summaries: Get concise summaries of any transcript so you can grasp the key points in seconds.
Live Dictation: Record and transcribe in real time. Words appear as you speak — works with Bluetooth headsets, keeps recording in the background, and never loses audio.
50+ Languages: Transcribe audio in over 50 languages with automatic language detection.
Search Across Transcripts: Find any word or phrase across all your transcriptions instantly.
Share Instantly: Share transcripts as beautiful web pages or copy the text anywhere.
iOS Share Extension: Share from YouTube, Voice Memos, or any app — no need to copy links.

Simple, Honest Pricing

No subscription. No account. Buy credits when you need them — they never expire.

Free

30 minutes included with the app. No strings attached.

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1 Hour

$1.99

Perfect for occasional use. Credits never expire.

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4 Hours

Best value

$5.99

Best value for regular transcription needs.

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12 Hours

$14.99

For power users and professionals. Credits never expire.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions about AnyScribe.

Is AnyScribe free?: Yes. The app is free to download and comes with 30 minutes of transcription. After that, you can purchase credit packs (1 hour, 4 hours, or 12 hours). Credits never expire and there is no subscription.
How do I transcribe a YouTube video?: Paste any YouTube link into the app, or tap the Share button in the YouTube app and select AnyScribe. The full transcript with timestamps and an AI summary will be ready in seconds.
Can I transcribe YouTube Shorts?: Yes. YouTube Shorts links work exactly the same way as regular YouTube videos. Paste the link or share directly from the YouTube app.
How do I transcribe Instagram Reels?: Open Instagram, tap Share on any Reel, then select AnyScribe. You'll get a complete transcript with an AI-generated summary.
Can I transcribe WhatsApp or Telegram voice messages?: Yes. In WhatsApp, long-press on a voice message, tap Forward, then Share, and choose AnyScribe. For Telegram, save the voice message to Files and import it into the app.
How do I transcribe a voice memo?: Open Voice Memos, tap Share on any recording, and select AnyScribe. The app will transcribe and summarize it automatically.
Can I transcribe a live meeting or lecture?: Yes. Use the Live Dictation feature to record and transcribe in real time. Works for meetings, lectures, interviews, and conversations.
How does real-time transcription work?: Tap the record button and start speaking. Your audio streams to our AI in real time and words appear on screen as you talk. When you stop, the full transcript is saved with an AI-generated summary. The recording is also saved locally on your device.
What happens if I lose connection during recording?: Your recording never stops. If the connection drops, the app keeps recording locally and automatically reconnects. If reconnection fails, the full recording is transcribed in one go when you tap stop. No audio is ever lost.
What platforms are supported?: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter/X, Facebook, Twitch, Vimeo, SoundCloud, Reddit, VK, BiliBili, and Voice Memos. You can also import any audio or video file.
What languages are supported?: Over 50 languages with automatic language detection. You can even mix several languages in one audio — the app will detect each language and transcribe them correctly.
Do I need to create an account?: No. AnyScribe works without an account. All your transcriptions are stored locally on your device.
Can I share my transcriptions?: Yes. Every transcript can be shared as a clean web page with a link — send it to your team or friends in one tap.
How are my transcriptions synced across devices?: AnyScribe uses iCloud Drive to sync your transcriptions across all your Apple devices automatically. No sign-in or account required.
Is my data private?: Yes. We do not store any audio, video, transcriptions, or summaries on our servers. Everything stays on your device and in your iCloud. The only exception is shared transcriptions — when you choose to share, that transcript is stored on our servers so others can view it.

What You Can Transcribe

From YouTube videos to live meetings, AnyScribe handles it all.

YouTube videos: Paste any YouTube link to get a full transcript with summary.
YouTube Shorts: Transcribe short-form YouTube content just as easily.
Instagram Reels: Convert Instagram Reels to searchable text.
TikTok videos: Transcribe TikTok clips with one tap.
WhatsApp voice messages: Import and transcribe WhatsApp voice messages from Files.
Telegram voice messages: Transcribe Telegram audio messages saved to your device.
Local audio/video files: Import any audio or video file from the Files app.
Gallery videos: Pick videos from your Photos library to transcribe.
Voice Memos: Transcribe recordings from the native iOS Voice Memos app.
Real-time voice recording: Live dictation with instant speech-to-text.
Podcasts: Transcribe podcast episodes from any supported platform.
Lectures & meetings: Record and transcribe lectures, classes, or meetings in real time.
Twitch streams: Transcribe Twitch VODs and clips.
Twitter/X videos: Get transcripts from Twitter/X video posts.

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Transcribe anything in seconds

From link to transcript in seconds. No account required.

Paste, upload, or record

Or share from any app

AI does the rest

Read, search, and share

Paste a link from any of these platforms, or import audio and video files directly.

Tap record and start talking. Words appear on screen as you speak — perfect for meetings, lectures, interviews, and conversations.

Everything you need to turn audio and video into actionable text.

No subscription. No account. Buy credits when you need them — they never expire.

Quick answers to common questions about AnyScribe.

From YouTube videos to live meetings, AnyScribe handles it all.

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