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File transcription

Path: Settings → File transcription (sidebar “Transcribe files”).

  1. Drop audio/video onto the drop zone (or pick a file).
  2. Uses the file-only ASR catalog entry (can differ from live dictation).
  3. Copy the text when done; results may appear in history.

Open Choose model on the file page. Keys are shared with live dictation; the catalog entry can be independent.

Runtime still uses isASRProviderAllowed:

  • Free: Apple / Doubao only
  • Trial / Pro: full engine list

In demo mode the job may return fixed demo text instead of real ASR.

If voice typing / command / translation is recording, recognizing, polishing, or showing a result HUD, file transcription refuses to start (pipelineBusy). Finish or cancel the live session first.

Cloud file ASR is blocked — use Apple or a loopback Base URL (plan gate still applies).