OpenTranscribe turns folders of scanned and handwritten documents into searchable text using local and open public AI models. Drag in a folder of images or PDFs, pick a model, and it transcribes the batch.
Models run either through a provider you bring an API key for (OpenRouter, Google Gemini, OpenAI, Anthropic) or entirely on your own machine against Ollama, LM Studio, llama.cpp, or vLLM. Documents and API keys stay on your computer, and keys are held in the Windows Credential Manager rather than in a file.
Transcriptions are written to a working folder you choose, as ordinary files you can back up or move. The app includes a side by side editor for correcting results against the original image, keyword search across the whole library, and export to PDF, TXT, CSV, or XML.
This is the desktop build of the OpenTranscribe browser extension, and it is free to use. Transcription costs, when you use a hosted model, are paid directly to that provider.
OpenTranscribe is proprietary software from Genea. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.
What is the latest version of OpenTranscribe?
The latest version is 0.3.7, released on Sep 11, 2026.
Is it safe to download OpenTranscribe?
The download button links to the official installer published on download.genea.ca, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with be77825d5db31319fdc8a83a79752e202b66935df28c9210948b2e40181a1a78.
Which Windows versions does OpenTranscribe support?
OpenTranscribe requires Windows 10 version 1803 or later and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I install OpenTranscribe silently?
Run the offline installer with "OpenTranscribe_0.3.7_x64-setup.exe" /S, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=Genea.OpenTranscribe -e --silent.
How do I uninstall OpenTranscribe?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find OpenTranscribe and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Genea.OpenTranscribe -e.
Alternatives to OpenTranscribe
Other Document Management programs for Windows from different developers.
