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Transcribing Audio on a Mac and iOS: My Workflow and Tools

Need seamless transcription on Mac & iOS? Apple’s built-in tools are limited—here’s how I use Transcribe for accurate, multilingual, cloud-based audio transcription.

Rob Hoeijmakers

08 Feb 2025 — 2 min read

Audio transcription building blocks

If you’re looking for an efficient way to transcribe audio on a Mac and iOS, you might have explored Apple’s built-in options. While Apple Intelligence offers basic transcription in Notes and other apps, its language support is still limited. For a more reliable, multilingual solution, I use Transcribe.

My Transcription Workflow

Transcribing audio across devices should be simple, efficient, and accurate—here’s how I make it work seamlessly.

Recording Audio – I typically capture voice notes using Apple’s Voice Memos app or another recording tool.
Sending to Transcribe – For fast and accurate transcription across multiple languages, I send the audio to Transcribe (available on macOS and iOS). It has excellent audio perception and a cloud-based function, making it highly reliable.
Review and Edit – Once transcribed, I review and make minor edits directly within Transcribe, ensuring clarity and accuracy.

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Workflow demo of transcribing audio: VoiceMemo > Transcribe > ChatGPT

Why Use Transcribe?

Transcribe is a dedicated transcription tool with the following features:

Multi-Language Support – Accurately transcribes speech in various languages.
Cloud-Based Processing – Ensures fast and efficient transcription with minimal device load.
Seamless Integration Across Devices – Works effortlessly between Mac and iOS.
Intelligent Formatting – Auto-punctuation and speaker recognition enhance readability.

One more cool feature, Transcribe also transcribes video and let's you export as SRT for subtitles.

Transcribe Pricing Overview

Transcribe offers a simple pricing model that makes it accessible for regular users and professionals. You can explore their plans here.

For those who regularly transcribe audio, Transcribe provides a seamless and efficient experience across Mac and iOS. The multi-device support ensures convenience for users who switch between desktop and mobile.