Private AI Meeting Transcriptions for Live Conversations.

Record meetings live or upload audio and DRM-free video files with fully on-device transcription, speaker separation, and AI summaries.

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✓ Live Meeting Recording ✓ Audio & Video Uploads ✓ Fully Diarized Transcripts ✓ AI Summaries On-Device ✓ 100% Private ✓ GDPR Compliant

Everything Stays on Your Device

Basil is built for live meetings and imported media, with every transcript, speaker label, and summary processed locally on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

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Process uploaded audio and video privately

Drop in an interview, meeting recording, voice memo, lecture, or DRM-free video. Basil extracts the audio locally, keeps only the audio file, and generates a transcript, speaker labels, and an AI summary without uploading your media to any server.

  • Import existing audio files or common DRM-free video files
  • Extract audio from MP4, MOV, and M4V videos when supported by your device
  • Get speaker-separated transcripts for cleaner review
  • Generate summaries on-device for sensitive conversations
Basil AI upload audio or video modal for importing a file to generate a transcript and summary
Core Feature

Real-Time Transcription for Every Meeting

Basil transcribes conversations as they happen, whether you are sitting together in person, joining a virtual meeting, or capturing a phone call on your device.

  • See live transcript updates while people are speaking
  • Works across in-person meetings, virtual calls, and phone conversations
  • Keeps the entire transcription flow on-device for privacy
Basil AI live transcription screen during a meeting
Core Feature

100% Private

All processing happens on-device. No cloud servers, no data uploads, and no recordings stored anywhere but your device.

Basil AI privacy settings screen
Privacy & Compliance

GDPR Compliant

Basil is built for trust from the ground up. Export or delete all your data anytime from Settings. No tracking, no analytics, no ad SDKs, and no third-party data sharing.

  • 100% on-device AI — transcription and summaries never leave your device
  • No tracking, no analytics, no third-party data sharing
  • Export or delete all your data anytime from Settings
  • iCloud sync stays within your Apple ecosystem
Basil AI GDPR compliance and privacy protection screen showing on-device processing, no tracking, and data control
Core Feature

Fully Diarized Transcripts

Separate speakers automatically so conversations are easier to follow, review, and share with confidence.

Basil AI transcript view with speaker diarization
Core Feature

AI Summaries

Turn long recordings into concise summaries, action items, and key takeaways without sending private audio to the cloud.

Basil AI summary and transcript detail screen
Core Feature

Long Recording Sessions

Record meetings, lectures, and interviews for hours, then organize them alongside imported audio and extracted video audio in one private library.

Basil AI recordings list showing saved sessions
Core Feature

60 Languages

Transcribe and summarize in 60 languages. All processing stays on-device, no matter the language.

Basil AI recognition language selection screen
Core Feature

Export to Notes

Save your transcripts to Apple Notes, iCloud Drive, or share them anywhere.

Basil AI export to Notes screen
Core Feature

Smart Organization

Automatically organize recordings by date, location, and custom folders.

Basil AI folder organization screen
Core Feature

Universal App

Works seamlessly on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. One subscription unlocks all devices.

Basil AI welcome screen on Apple devices

How It Works

1. Record or Upload

Start a live recording or import an audio or DRM-free video file you already have. No cloud handoff required.

2. Basil Processes On-Device

Transcription, speaker diarization, and summary generation happen locally on your Apple device.

3. Review and Share

Read a structured transcript, scan the summary, and export what you need to Notes, Files, or your workflow.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

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Free

$0/month
  • 60 minutes/month recording or upload transcription
  • Full transcription quality
  • Export to Notes & Files
  • All basic features
  • GDPR compliant
  • Unlimited recording
  • Priority support
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$9.99/month
  • Unlimited recording and upload transcription time
  • Full transcription quality
  • Export anywhere
  • Cross-device sync
  • GDPR compliant
  • No watermarks
  • Priority support
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See It in Action

Recordings List

Keep live recordings, imported audio, and extracted video audio together in one library

Upload audio or video file modal

Import audio or DRM-free video files for private transcripts, speaker labels, and summaries

Active Recording

Real-time transcription as you speak

Transcript View

Full transcript with smart formatting

Search

Quickly find any recording with search

Folder Organization

Create custom folders to organize recordings

Share Options

Export and share transcripts anywhere

Save to Files

Save transcripts to iCloud or local storage

Settings

Privacy-first settings and preferences

Pro Features

Unlock unlimited recording with Pro

Ready to Transform Your Meetings?

Join thousands who trust Basil AI for private, intelligent transcription

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does audio ever leave my device?

No. Basil AI processes all audio 100% on-device using Apple's Speech Recognition framework and the Neural Engine. Your recordings, transcripts, and summaries never leave your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. There are no cloud servers involved.

Do you use my data to train AI models?

Absolutely not. Basil AI has no access to your data. Everything stays on your device. We cannot see, access, or use your recordings or transcripts for any purpose, including AI training.

Is Basil HIPAA and GDPR compliant?

Yes. Because Basil processes everything on-device with zero cloud storage, it is compliant with HIPAA and GDPR by design. There is no data processor, no third-party subprocessors, and no risk of server-side data breaches.

Can I upload audio or video files for transcription and summaries?

Yes. Basil AI can process uploaded audio files and common DRM-free video files entirely on-device. For videos, Basil extracts the audio locally, discards the copied video, and keeps only the extracted audio in your recording library.

Does it work offline?

Yes. Since all processing happens on-device, Basil works without an internet connection. You can record, transcribe, and summarize meetings anywhere—on a plane, in a basement, or in a secure facility with no Wi-Fi.

What devices does Basil support?

Basil AI is a universal app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. One subscription unlocks all devices. We also offer a free browser-based transcription tool at basilai.app/app/ for quick web-based recording.