Segments appear during recording, powered by a bundled on-device model.
Live Transcription That Runs Entirely on Your Device
Start recording and watch the words appear as people speak. VoiceMaster transcribes in real time with a local speech model — no streaming to the cloud, no lag from a bad connection, no account.
How Live Transcription Works
Three steps, about a minute, zero uploads.
Start a new recording on iPhone, iPad or Mac — or from the menu bar on Mac.
Live segments appear while you record. Pause and resume freely, and drop bookmarks with notes at key moments.
When you stop, VoiceMaster finalizes the complete transcript with timestamps, ready to edit, search and export.
Why VoiceMaster
Private on-device transcription with pro-grade output.
Live transcription works in airplane mode, basements and lecture halls.
Tag important moments with notes without stopping the recording.
Start and stop recording from the macOS menu bar.
Real-Time Speech to Text Without Streaming Audio
Most live transcription services stream your microphone to a server and send text back. That only works with a solid connection, and it means every word of a live conversation passes through someone else’s infrastructure as it happens. When the network drops, so does the transcript.
VoiceMaster runs live transcription on the device itself. Audio goes from the microphone to a local speech model and straight onto your screen. Nothing is streamed, which makes it dependable on flights, in rural areas and in buildings with poor reception — and private by design.
Who Uses Live Transcription
Students follow lectures and mark exam-relevant moments with bookmarks. Journalists capture interviews and see quotes appear while the conversation continues. Writers dictate drafts and ideas while walking. People who find it easier to read than to listen use live text to keep up with talks and discussions.
When the recording stops, the live view becomes a complete, timestamped transcript stored in your local library. Edit it, label speakers with Pro, and export Markdown, timestamped text, SRT, WebVTT or JSON.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does live transcription work offline?
Yes. VoiceMaster’s live transcription runs on a bundled on-device model, so it does not need an internet connection.
Can I pause during a live transcription?
Yes. Recording supports pause and resume, and you can add bookmarks with notes at any time.
Is live transcription included in the free version?
Yes. Live transcription counts toward the 120 free monthly minutes. VoiceMaster Pro removes transcription limits.
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120 free transcription minutes every month, on iPhone, iPad and Mac.
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