Audio Transcription - Coming Soon
Offline speech-to-text is in the works. For now, FileHop is a private, offline file browser that previews, converts, and organizes your audio and video files locally.
How it works
- 1 Download FileHop Free · 144 MB · Mac & Windows
- 2 Open the folder with your files It opens like Finder or File Explorer.
- 3 Right-click your file Pick the tool you need — it runs instantly, on your device.
Audio transcription is coming soon. Today, FileHop previews and converts your audio and video files locally.
Just 144 MB
Transcription Features (Coming Soon)
Accurate Speech-to-Text
Offline audio transcription is coming soon to FileHop. Until then, you can preview and convert your audio and video files locally.
Private by Design
When transcription ships, it will follow FileHop's local-first approach so your audio can stay on your device. Today, your files already stay local - perfect for confidential content.
Multi-Language Support
Support for multiple languages is part of the plan for transcription. This feature is coming soon.
Free File Browser Today
No per-minute charges and no account. The file browser is free to use now; transcription is coming soon.
Cost Comparison: 10 Hours of Transcription
Cloud transcription services charge per minute. FileHop's transcription is coming soon and will be local-first.
Rev.com
$150
$0.25/minute, cloud upload required
Happy Scribe
$120
~$0.20/minute, subscription model
FileHop
Coming soon
Local-first transcription is on the way
Transcription: Coming Soon to FileHop
| Feature | Online Tools | FileHop Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Upload Required | ❌ Required | 🎯 Never |
| File Size Limit | ❌ 50MB max | ♾️ Unlimited |
| Speed | ⏳ Slow (upload/download) | ⚡ Instant |
| Batch Processing | ❌ 1 file | ✅ 1000s |
| Privacy | ⚠️ Risky (cloud upload) | 🔒 100% Local |
| No Watermark | ⚠️ Sometimes added | ✅ Never |
| Offline | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Cost | Free | Free ✅ |
What It Will Be Good For
Podcasters & Creators
Transcribe episodes for show notes, blog posts, and SEO, and generate subtitles for uploads. Coming soon.
Journalists & Researchers
Transcribe interviews and recordings privately, keeping source conversations confidential. Coming soon.
Businesses & Legal
Transcribe meetings, depositions, and confidential recordings without cloud upload. Coming soon.
Why Choose FileHop Desktop?
Privacy First
Files never leave your computer. No cloud upload, no data collection, 100% local.
Lightning Fast
Process files 10x faster than online tools. No upload wait, no download wait.
No Limits
Convert unlimited files of any size. Batch process thousands in one click.
Batch Processing
Convert, compress, or edit hundreds of files at once — a whole folder in one go.
Works Offline
No internet required. Perfect for flights, secure environments.
Free to Use
No trial limits, no watermarks, no credit card required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can FileHop transcribe audio today?
Not yet - audio transcription is coming soon. Today you can use FileHop to preview, convert, and organize your audio and video files locally, with no account and no cloud upload.
Will transcription be accurate?
We're aiming for reliable speech-to-text, with accuracy depending on audio quality, accents, and background noise. The feature is coming soon, so we're not quoting numbers yet.
Will I be able to choose a model?
The plan is to offer model sizes that trade speed for accuracy so you can pick what fits your needs. This is coming soon.
Will transcription work offline?
FileHop is local-first and works offline as a file browser today. When transcription ships, the goal is to run it on your device without an internet connection. Coming soon.
What audio formats does FileHop handle?
FileHop works with common audio formats like MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, and OGG, as well as video files like MP4, MOV, AVI, and MKV. Transcription of these files is coming soon.
Will I be able to get timestamps?
Yes - timestamps and subtitle exports such as SRT and VTT are part of the plan for transcription. This is coming soon.
Will my audio stay private?
FileHop is local-first, so your files stay on your computer today. When transcription ships, the goal is to keep audio on your device for confidential recordings. Coming soon.
How long will transcription take?
Speed will depend on model size and your hardware. Since transcription is still coming soon, we're not quoting specific times yet.
What languages will be supported?
Support for multiple languages is part of the plan for transcription. The specific list will be confirmed when the feature ships. Coming soon.
Will I be able to transcribe video files too?
Yes - the plan is to extract and transcribe audio from video files like MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, and WebM, which is handy for subtitles. This is coming soon.
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