Welcome to the FTW Transcriber.
The FTW Transcriber is transcription software for Windows that offers great time-saving features like automatic timestamps and superior sound quality, plus much more. It’s used by thousands of solo transcribers, police forces, hospitals, parliaments, and firms of all kinds.
Look at the list of features below, then try the FTW Transcriber FREE!
- superior audio quality
- automatic adding of timestamps and frames – huge time-saver! (optional)
- NEW *** noise reduction / audio enhancement ***
- saves different timestamp and hotkey settings for different clients
- enables you to send timestamp/hotkey settings to other transcribers to ensure consistent house style
- plays huge range of file types (including dss/ds2)
- compatible with ALL word processors!
- timestamp formatting – add them in the format of your choice
- start timestamps from any timecode, not just 00:00:00
- hotkeys for common transcription phrases like “overtalking” or “unclear”
- bookmark feature
- ability to regularly insert the current time of day in your location, manually or automatically
- plays video files (mpeg, wmv, flv, etc) with visuals displayed
- plays files either on your local drive or on remote servers without downloading first!
- local files play instantly – no wait for loading (except dss/ds2)
- balance and speed adjuster
- can be controlled with hotkeys or pedals (Infinity, Olympus, Philips, Grundig)
- pedal switch ff/rew
- friendly and prompt support, at no charge, permanently!
- free use of Generic File Converter – click here for info.
Who uses the FTW Transcriber?
Transcription Exercise 35 – I Earned Some Honey
If you work in transcription, you already know that accuracy is everything. Even the smallest misheard word can completely change the meaning of a sentence — and potentially your client’s trust. That’s exactly what this new video lesson explores: how to recognize and...
Transcription Exercise 34 – Countries and Capitals
If you're a professional transcriptionist looking to stay precise and confident with a wide variety of accents and topics, our latest video is a must-watch. In this interactive transcription exercise, we step away from the usual celebrity interviews and corporate...
Transcription Exercise 33 – Donkey Stable or Donkey’s Table
Avoiding Misheard Words: A Must-Have Transcription Skill As professional transcriptionists, we know that one of the biggest challenges in our work isn’t fast typing or formatting—it’s listening accurately. A single misheard word can completely change the meaning of a...
Transcription Exercise 32 – Gemstone Idioms and Background Noise
If you're a professional transcriptionist, you know that background noise is one of the biggest hurdles in producing accurate, high-quality transcripts. Whether it's traffic, chatter, or the hum of a busy café, background noise can make even the clearest speaker...
Transcription Exercise 31 – Similes Are As Cool As A Cucumber
If you’re a professional transcriptionist, you already know that transcription isn’t just about typing fast—it’s about understanding language deeply. One area that frequently trips people up is figurative language, especially similes. These colorful comparisons pop up...
FTW Transcriber Video (3.5 mins)
July 15th 2025 4.5 – noise reduction / audio enhancement added to the interface.
May 26th 2025 4.4 – ability to regularly insert the current date and time of day in your location, manually and/or automatically.
May 22nd 2025 4.4 – ability to use keyboard combinations such as CTRL-G as hotkeys.
May 7th 2025 4.4 – minor fixes and updates.
November 13th 2024 4.3 – minor fixes and updates.
November 21st 2023 4.3 – ability to auto-convert m4a to wav; other minor fixes and updates.
November 29th 2022 4.3 – ability to add timestamps to Word from clipboard; other minor updates.
August 1st 2022 4.2 – At end, audio file doesn’t jump to start; playback speed is saved; Always On Top setting fixed
July 23rd 2021 4.1 – Added: hotkeys for increase speed, decrease speed, toggle between 100% and custom speed
January 25th 2021 4.0 – minor changes and fixes
March 20th 2020 3.9 – minor changes and fixes