Express Scribe Frequently Asked Questions

Pre-download and sales related questions

If your question is about what Express Scribe does, its features or suitability click download and try it. The download is small and quick. Seeing the program in front of you answers most questions about it.

Dictation Files

• How do I use speech-to-text (speech recognition)?
• Is Express Scribe secure for private and medical transcription?
• What portable recorders can I dock with Express Scribe?
• Which audio and video file formats can Express Scribe load?

Express Scribe Mini

• Can the Express Scribe Mini playback features be controlled by a foot pedal?
• Can the Express Scribe Mini playback features be controlled by hot keys?
• How do I view the Scribe Mini window?
• What is the Express Scribe Mini Control?

Files and Formats

• Multi-channel control window doesn't appear even though option is selected in "view"

Hand-Held or Foot Pedal Controllers

• Which hand-held or foot pedal controllers work with Express Scribe?

Sample Transcription Files

• Practice transcribing audio files with Express Scribe

General Presales Questions

• Can I transcribe a video file with ExpressScribe?
• Do I need any other products, can I dock my dictation machine with this and use encryption?
• Update on DS2 (DSS PRO) File Format Support
• What is supported on the Scribe Pro version
• Where can I find version and release date information?
• Where do I install the free version of Scribe from?

Purchase and Sales Related Questions

• How do I purchase the Pro version?
• What does it cost?
• Are volume discounts available for software purchases?
• More pricing, sales and purchase related questions...

See also:

• The program itself (click here to install the free download)
• Technical Support for Express Scribe
• Pricing, Purchasing and the Sales Process
• New Feature Suggestions or Feedback
• Express Scribe Forum
• None of the above answers the question. Contact us...