FAQ
Transcribing is free, with no per-minute pricing and no sign-up. Later we'll add Pro features for thesis work, like speaker detection and de-identification, for a one-time payment. The core transcription stays free.
Good with clear speech. Technical terms, strong accents or poor audio cause errors, which you can fix right in the text. The "Best quality" setting makes far fewer mistakes, including with technical terms.
Your participants need to consent to being recorded, usually in writing. Many universities provide a consent form template. With Stillscript the recordings aren't uploaded, they stay on your computer. Check with your advisor, IRB or ethics committee what your consent form and data management plan need to say.
Only if everyone involved agrees. Recording laws differ between countries and, in the US, between states. Some require everyone's consent. When in doubt, ask everyone first.
That depends on your computer. A modern graphics card makes it much faster. The first time, there's a one-time download of 200 to 600 MB.
Common audio and video formats your browser can play, for example MP3, M4A, WAV, OGG and MP4.
Yes, in a light mode for short recordings. It's slower and less accurate. For long interviews, use a computer with Chrome or Edge.
Only in your browser on this device. If you clear your browser data, they're gone, so download important transcripts.
Yes. Open the app once with an internet connection and transcribe a recording. After that, Stillscript starts without internet too.
Yes, in Chrome and Edge on a computer. In the app, an "Install app" button appears at the top, or click the install icon in the address bar. Stillscript then opens in its own window and sits on your computer like a program.