Babeel

Turn any audio on your Mac into live captions and bilingual text—instantly. Babeel delivers professional-grade transcription and translation in real time, powered by Apple Intelligence and built entirely for on-device privacy. WHAT BABEEL DOES • Real-time transcription: High-accuracy speech recognition with live updates as you speak or as audio plays. • Real-time translation: Instantly translate transcripts between English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese. • Dual audio inputs: Capture system audio (meetings, streams, videos, podcasts) or your microphone. • AI features: Auto AI Summaries, Smart Keywords, and Context Insights that highlight key moments and refine as your session grows. • 100% on-device: Speech, translation, and AI analysis run locally—your audio and text never leave your Mac. DESIGNED FOR MAC • Clean, three-pane workspace: Transcription, Translation, and AI Insights side by side. • Smooth, real-time updates and native keyboard shortcuts. • Adjustable typography for comfortable long sessions. GREAT FOR • Remote work: Caption and translate international calls. • Students & researchers: Capture lectures and get concise AI summaries. • Creators & journalists: Transcribe interviews, videos, and podcasts with keyword tracking. • Language learners & accessibility: Read transcription and translation in parallel for clearer understanding. PRIVACY FIRST Babeel processes everything locally. No cloud processing, no analytics, and no data collection. Audio is never recorded or stored unless you choose to save it. AVAILABILITY & REQUIREMENTS • Apple Intelligence features (AI Summaries, Smart Keywords, Context Insights) require an Apple Silicon Mac. • Apple Intelligence features may not be available in all countries or regions and may vary by device and language. • Intel-based Macs can use transcription and translation; Apple Intelligence features are not available. • First launch requires an internet connection to download on-device speech and translation models for your selected languages; after setup, Babeel works fully offline.