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HyperTRANSCRIBE
What HyperTRANSCRIBE is
HyperTRANSCRIBE is a keyboard-controlled application for transcribing audio and video recordings on Windows and macOS. Playback and transcription appear in one window, with keyboard commands for looping sections, advancing, and rewinding, so no foot pedal or extra equipment is required. It supports media formats handled by QuickTime, including AIFF, MP3, WAVE, MPEG, AVI, and MOV. Timestamps are supported, but speaker identification is not. Licensed copies export transcripts as plain text, RTF, or SBV captions for YouTube. HyperTRANSCRIBE Document files can be used as source files in Researchware’s HyperRESEARCH qualitative-analysis software. Installers are listed for Windows 7, 8.x, 10, and 11 or higher, and macOS Mavericks 10.9 through Sonoma 14.x or higher. The software can run from a removable drive using a zero-footprint system. Commercial single licensing is $199 a month, and volume prices are listed for two or more licenses. A free demo disables saving, exporting, copying, printing, and drag-and-drop.
Who it suits
HyperTRANSCRIBE suits people transcribing supported audio or video who prefer keyboard playback controls and timestamped output. It also fits users working with Researchware’s HyperRESEARCH files.
What it does well
- Keyboard playback and transcription in one window
- Supports QuickTime-compatible media formats
- Exports plain text, RTF, and SBV
- Runs on Windows and macOS
- Can install on a removable drive
What to know first
- No speaker identification
- Free demo disables saving and export
- Commercial single license costs $199 a month
- Only one copy may be in use per license
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| HyperTRANSCRIBE Commercial single license | Retail price (USD); one license · One copy per license may be in use at a time | $199 a month |
| HyperTRANSCRIBE Commercial single license | Retail price (USD); one license · One copy per license may be in use at a time | $199, paid once |
| HyperTRANSCRIBE Commercial volume license (2–4 licenses) | Per license; purchase two or more licenses for the same product at the same time · 2–4 licenses | $179 a month |
| HyperTRANSCRIBE Commercial volume license (2–4 licenses) | Per license; purchase two or more licenses for the same product at the same time · 2–4 licenses | $179, paid once |
| HyperTRANSCRIBE Commercial volume license (5–9 licenses) | Per license; purchase two or more licenses for the same product at the same time · 5–9 licenses | $159, paid once |
| HyperTRANSCRIBE Commercial volume license (5–9 licenses) | Per license; purchase two or more licenses for the same product at the same time · 5–9 licenses | $159 a month |
| HyperTRANSCRIBE Commercial volume license (10–14 licenses) | Per license; purchase two or more licenses for the same product at the same time · 10–14 licenses | $149, paid once |
| HyperTRANSCRIBE Commercial volume license (10–14 licenses) | Per license; purchase two or more licenses for the same product at the same time · 10–14 licenses | $149 a month |
The first 8 of 13 plans, as researchware.com lists them, read 23 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word. Every plan
Verdict
HyperTRANSCRIBE focuses on keyboard-driven transcription with timestamp support, multiple export formats, and removable-drive installation. A feature-limited demo is available, while commercial licensing is paid monthly with volume options.
Facts from HyperTRANSCRIBE's own pages
- Company
- Researchware, Inc. says it was incorporated in 1991 to make HyperRESEARCH commercially available to researchers. · researchware.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Data handling
- Researchware says study data entered into its products stays on the user’s computer unless the user sends the files elsewhere, and says it has no access to or remote access to that data. · researchware.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Export formats
- Plain text,RTF,SBV · researchware.com, 23 Sept 2026
- Founded
- 1991 · researchware.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- No · researchware.com, 23 Sept 2026
- HyperRESEARCH integration
- HyperTRANSCRIBE Document (.htd) files can be used as source files in Researchware’s qualitative analysis software HyperRESEARCH. · researchware.com, 11 Oct 2026
- License scope
- A purchase permits installation on any computers the customer uses, with only one copy in actual use at a time. · researchware.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Playback
- Playback controls include looping media segments and keyboard commands to advance or rewind. · researchware.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Portable use
- The software can be installed on a removable drive, and the maker says its zero-footprint system keeps files on that drive without leaving traces or extra files on the computer. · researchware.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- HyperTRANSCRIBE is a keyboard-controlled tool for transcribing audio and video recordings. · researchware.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Speaker identification
- No · researchware.com, 23 Sept 2026
- Support
- Researchware says full technical support is included at no additional charge. · researchware.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Supported media
- It supports media formats that QuickTime works with, including AIFF, MP3, WAVE, MPEG, AVI, and MOV. · researchware.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Supported systems
- The download page lists installers for Windows 7, 8.x, 10, and 11 or higher, and macOS Mavericks 10.9 through Sonoma 14.x or higher. · researchware.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Timestamp support
- Yes · researchware.com, 23 Sept 2026
- Transcript export
- The licensed product can export transcripts as plain text, RTF, or SBV captions for YouTube. · researchware.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Transcription workflow
- Transcription and media playback appear in a single window, and the product does not require foot pedals or other equipment. · researchware.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Trial limits
- The free demo has all features enabled except Save, Export, Copy, Print, and drag-and-drop to other programs. · researchware.com, 11 Oct 2026
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