ArcaScribe is desktop transcription software that creates offline AI draft transcripts for court reporters, legal transcriptionists, and other qualified professionals. The drafts are intended for users to proofread, format, and certify against the original recording; they are not certified transcripts. Transcription runs on the user’s computer, and ArcaScribe says it does not upload audio to its servers, OpenAI, or Google. Its on-device voice detection suggests speaker identities, which users can review and edit or adapt with a custom speaker list. Each sentence is linked to an audio timecode, letting users jump to that point in the recording. Listed formats include WAV, MP3, M4A, MP4, FTR, and CourtSmart; Liberty files must first be exported as WAV with Liberty Player for Windows. The software is available for Windows and Mac and is currently in beta, so features and performance may change. A free plan is available, with paid plans from $19.99/mo.
Who it is for
ArcaScribe suits authorized court reporters, legal transcriptionists, and other qualified professionals who want an offline draft to review and certify. It is available for Windows and Mac.
What is good
- Audio is processed on the user’s computer.
- Sentence timecodes link transcript text to audio.
- Users can review and edit speaker suggestions.
- Supports WAV, MP3, M4A, MP4, FTR, and CourtSmart.
What to know first
- The software is currently in beta.
- Liberty files require a Windows WAV export first.
- Drafts require review against the original recording.
- Subscription permits use on up to three devices.
Verdict
ArcaScribe focuses on offline transcript drafting, with timecode navigation and editable speaker suggestions. Its beta status and requirement to verify drafts against the recording are important considerations for professional use.
Compared on legal transcription software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- $19.99/mo
- Speaker identification
- Yes
- Timestamp controls
- Yes
- Legal formatting
- Yes
- Transcription mode
- automated
