Workflow
Local transcription on Mac
Cloud transcription means uploading your material and trusting someone else with it. This workflow keeps transcription on your Mac — your audio and video become searchable text without ever leaving the machine.
How the workflow works
Bring media into Cromoteca
Download new references or point Cromoteca at media you've already archived locally.
Transcribe on-device
Run transcription locally. The audio is processed on your Mac, so nothing is uploaded and the text is generated privately.
Read, search, and keep
The transcript becomes a searchable text record you can scan for quotes and store next to the source file.
FAQ
Why transcribe locally instead of in the cloud?
Local transcription keeps sensitive or unreleased material private, works offline, and avoids upload limits — the trade-off is that quality depends on your Mac and the clarity of the audio.
What kinds of media can I transcribe?
Spoken audio and video — talks, lectures, interviews, podcasts, and commentary all work. Music and noisy recordings transcribe less reliably.
Is the transcript a legal/certified record?
No. Treat it as a searchable working record and verify important quotes against the source; it is not a certified transcript.