Memo.ac
Memo.ac is an AI-powered transcription tool that converts audio and video to text in 90+ languages, with offline processing for privacy.
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What is Memo.ac?
Memo.ac (Memo AI) is an AI-powered transcription tool that converts audio and video files into text, including YouTube videos, podcasts, and local media files. The tool supports transcription and translation between Chinese, English, Japanese, and over 90 languages, making it ideal for multilingual content creators, researchers, and professionals who need to transcribe meetings, interviews, or educational content.
Key features include GPU acceleration for fast processing (a GTX-4090 or M1 Max can process a 30-minute podcast in just 2 minutes), floating pop-up notes that highlight key points during playback, real-time subtitles synchronized with audio, and the ability to isolate and clip audio segments for focused transcription. The application runs completely offline on Windows and macOS, ensuring all data stays on your device for privacy protection. Additional features include voice synthesis to turn text back into spoken words, customizable AI assistant prompts, smart transcript summarization (bring your own key), and multiple export formats including subtitles, Markdown, and Notion.
Memo.ac is designed for podcasters, video creators, students, researchers, journalists, translators, and anyone who needs to convert speech to text efficiently. The tool supports local media formats like MP4, MP3, AAC, and M4A, and offers batch mode for processing multiple files. Intelligent sentence segmentation and high-quality transcription models ensure accurate results.
The application includes a beautiful and easy-to-use Windows interface, supports unlimited transcription with no device limitations on the Basic plan, and offers educational discounts for students and teachers. Users can try Memo.ac for free by joining the beta program before purchasing.
Memo.ac pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Memo AI offers three pricing plans: (1) Memo Basic - Free forever with unlimited speech-to-text transcription, unlimited subtitle translations, unlimited voice synthesis, no device limitations, Mac/Windows support, email support, GPU acceleration, high-quality transcription models, multiple export formats, batch mode, Pemo.ai discount, and lifetime free updates. (2) Memo Believer - $99 lifetime (currently $49.99) for lifetime access with priority support, supports 1 device, Mac/Windows, email priority support, and all Basic features plus the exclusive 50% discount on all future Memo products released before December 7, 2024. (3) Memo Pro - $25.99/year (currently $39.99/year) annual plan for daily productive transcription workflow, supports 1 device, with all the same features as Believer plus educational discount. Educational discounts available for students and teachers by emailing [email protected] with academic email or student ID/verification.
Memo.ac pros
- Unlimited speech-to-text transcription on all plans
- Unlimited subtitle translations included
- Unlimited voice synthesis capabilities
- Supports over 90 languages for transcription and translation
- Works completely offline for privacy protection
- GPU acceleration for fast processing speed
- Can process 30-minute content in just 2 minutes with GTX-4090 or M1 Max
- Floating pop-up notes highlight key points during playback
- Real-time subtitles synchronized with audio playback
- Supports local media files: MP4, MP3, AAC, M4A
- Isolate and clip audio segments for focused transcription
- Customizable AI assistant prompts for personalized responses
- Smart transcript summarization using AI
- Multiple export formats including subtitles, Markdown, and Notion
- Batch mode for processing multiple files at once
- Intelligent sentence segmentation for accuracy
- High-quality transcription models
- No data leaves your device
- Beautiful and easy-to-use Windows application
- Lifetime free updates included
- Free beta trial available before purchase
- Educational discounts for students and teachers
- Unlimited devices on Memo Basic plan
- Context-aware translation of long subtitles
Memo.ac cons
- No cloud storage or syncing between devices
- Smart summarization requires bringing your own AI key
- More advanced features like bulk transcription coming soon
- HG format export options not yet available
- Refund policy is strict with limited acceptable reasons
- Only 5 days to request refund after payment
- Email support only (no phone support)
- Pro plan limited to 1 device only
- Believer plan limited to 1 device only
- No mobile app for iOS or Android
- Batch mode available but bulk transcription not yet implemented
- AI-powered summary generation listed as coming soon
- Content extraction feature still coming soon
- Some integrations still coming soon
- No API access for developers mentioned
Frequently asked questions about Memo.ac
What features are included with Memo Pro?
Memo Pro includes GPU acceleration for faster processing, intelligent sentence segmentation, high-quality transcription models, multiple export formats, voice synthesis capabilities, unlimited speech-to-text transcription, unlimited subtitle translations, unlimited voice synthesis, email priority support, batch mode, Pemo.ai discount, and lifetime free updates. Coming soon features include bulk transcription and translation, AI-powered summary generation, content extraction, and HD format export options.
How do I access my order details?
Visit My Orders to view and manage your Memo AI purchases. This page allows you to view your purchase history and manage your orders.
What's the Memo Believer exclusive discount?
As a thank you to early supporters, Memo Believer members receive a 50% discount on all future Memo products released before December 7, 2024. This includes upcoming PDF and Word translation tools. This exclusive benefit is part of the lifetime access package.
How do I verify my education status for the discount?
There are two ways to verify: (1) Send an email from your academic email address to [email protected], or (2) If you don't have an academic email, provide a student ID, enrollment letter, teaching credential, or other valid academic documentation. Education discount codes are valid for 7 days after issuance.
How does the refund policy work?
Memo AI offers a free trial identical to the paid version, so refund criteria are strict. Acceptable reasons include duplicate purchases and product incompatibility with device preventing normal use. Unacceptable reasons include personal subjective reasons (dislike, no longer wanting it), requests without valid reasons, demanding features not promised, and refusing to cooperate with official assistance. Email [email protected] within 5 days of payment with a clear explanation, and they respond within 2 business days.
What if I need to manage my device activations?
You can manage device activations and deactivate unused devices through your License Management page. This allows you to free up slots for new devices when needed.
Can I transfer my license to a different device?
Yes! Visit the License Management page to deactivate devices and free up slots for new ones. This allows you to transfer your license between devices as needed.
How do I try Memo for free before purchasing?
You can try Memo for free by joining the beta program. The beta includes all features identical to the paid version, giving you ample opportunity to evaluate the product before making a purchase decision.
What audio and video formats does Memo support?
Memo supports local media files including MP4, MP3, AAC, M4A, and more. It works with YouTube videos, podcasts, and local audio/video files for transcription and translation.
Does Memo work offline and is my data private?
Yes, Memo works completely offline and no data leaves your device. This ensures privacy protection as all transcription and processing happens locally on your computer using GPU acceleration.