Express Scribe

Express Scribe is professional transcription software designed to make audio-to-text conversion faster and easier. It plays audio files (MP3, WAV, DTC and other formats) at variable speeds, supports transcription foot pedals and keyboard shortcuts for hands-free control, and includes multi-channel playback and file management tools. It is widely used by court reporters, medical transcriptionists, researchers, and anyone who needs to convert spoken recordings into written text efficiently. The software is available both as a free version and as a paid professional edition.</description> <parameter name="recommendation">Express Scribe is currently an Intel-only application and there is no confirmed native Apple Silicon build available. The search results show the app is still being distributed (version 11.10 is listed) but do not indicate whether NCH Software has shipped or is planning a native build. Since Rosetta 2 will be removed in macOS 28 (September 2028), you should contact NCH Software directly to ask about native Apple Silicon support and their timeline — roughly two years remain to find an alternative if the vendor does not plan one. In the meantime, if you rely on Express Scribe for active transcription work, consider exploring native alternatives such as Otter.ai (cloud-based, AI-assisted transcription), Descript (native Mac app with built-in audio editing and transcription), or NoteBurner Spotify Music Converter if your workflow focuses on specific audio formats. If you prefer to stay with Express Scribe while it still works, continue using it under Rosetta, but begin researching your longer-term options now.