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The free transcription software ExpressScribe is not a free service that transcribes for you for free. Rather, Express Scribe is an audio player for professionals and students for manually transcribing audio recordings. “Free” in the title means that the software is free. Yes, unfortunately, you still have to type yourself. If this is what you need, then keep reading. If not, thanks for your time, what follows is probably not for you.

Why Express Scribe is good for professional typists or those who want to print audio recordings. Installation is simple, the interface is easy to use and easy to learn.

Express Scribe has also been designed from the ground up to work with USB foot pedals, so if you have one, compatibility should be guaranteed. If you don’t have a pedal handy, hotkeys can be used instead, and using them also works well.

Key Features:

• Supports audio and video playback.
• Supports professional USB pedals for playback control.

vWorks with Microsoft Word and all major word processors.

• Works with speech recognition software such as Dragon Naturally Speaking to automatically convert speech to text.
• Works with the FastFox text expander to enter medical/legal phrases and common phrases using keyboard shortcuts.

While Express Scribe Transcription Free is primarily intended for professional typists, we think that anyone who wants to transcribe and type from notes should have no problem with the availability of this software.

The transcription user interface offers much more for typists than one would expect from the “free” version of the professional software. Highlights include variable speed playback, multi-channel control, video playback and file management; everything you would normally expect from specialized “premium” transcription software.

The free version also supports all common audio formats such as .MP3, .WMA, .DCT, and even encrypted dictation files.

Looking for a free version of Express Scribe for Mac? Download here