oTranscribe

Use oTranscribe in a browser to transcribe recorded interviews, with controls for working through audio.

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About oTranscribe

oTranscribe is a web tool for transcribing recorded interviews that combines audio playback with a transcript editor. It provides keyboard control for pause, rewind and fast-forward, interactive timestamps for navigation, and video file support with an integrated player.

It saves work to browser storage every second and can export to Markdown, plain text, oTranscribe format, and Google Drive. It works on desktop computers only. It states that audio and transcript stay on the computer, except when using optional external exports such as Google Drive.

Key features

  • Pause, rewind, and fast-forward without leaving the keyboard
  • Interactive timestamps for navigating the transcript
  • Automatic saving to browser storage every second
  • Export to Markdown, plain text, and oTranscribe format
  • Send transcript to Google Drive with sign-in
  • Video file support with integrated player
Best for: Journalists, academics, and others who transcribe recorded interviews benefit most.
Good for
  • Keyboard controls for playback while typing
  • Automatic saving to browser storage every second
  • Export options include Markdown, plain text, and Google Drive
Watch out for
  • Works on desktop computers only
  • Transcript history backups are not stored for very long

oTranscribe at a glance

Type
Online tool
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Web
Open source
Not stated
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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oTranscribe FAQ

What file formats can I export to?
Markdown (.md), plain text (.txt), oTranscribe format (.otr), and Google Drive.
How is my transcript saved?
It is saved to browser storage every second, with a history copy every five minutes. Press Ctrl+S to save at any time; backups are not kept for very long.
How do I insert a timestamp while transcribing?
Press Ctrl+J to insert the current timestamp.
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