How to Install 360Converter Offline Transcriber
The 360Converter Offline Transcriber is a powerful tool that allows you to convert audio and video files to text without requiring an internet connection. It provides accurate transcription while ensuring your data remains private and secure on your local device.
Quick Install Summary
Windows: Download → Run installer → Follow prompts → Install VC Runtime if needed → Ready!
macOS: Download .dmg → Drag to Applications folder → Run app → Enable transcoding if needed
Estimated installation time: 5–10 minutes
Install 360Converter Offline Transcriber on Windows
System Requirements
- Windows 7, Windows 10, or later
- 4GB RAM minimum (8GB recommended)
- 4GB free disk space in C drive
- Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2019 Redistributable (will be installed if missing)
- 1Download
- 2Run
- 3Settings
- 4VC Runtime
- 5Complete
1. Download and Extract
Right-click on the downloaded zip file to extract using the built-in Windows extractor or your preferred tool.
2. Run Installer
Double-click to start setup. The installer will guide you through the installation process.
3. Installation Options
Keep default options if you don't want to change anything and hit the 'Next' button.
💡 Pro Tip
You can change the installation location here if you want to install to a different drive.
4. Language Selection
For language install plan, choose language that will be installed to your tablet or audio file. For example, if your speech is English and you want to transcribe in English, then choose English.
5. Component Installation
During installation you will be asked to install Microsoft VC runtime. Check agreement and continue installation.
📌 Note
VC Runtime is required for the audio processing components to work correctly. It provides necessary system libraries that the application needs.
6. Windows Security Warning
You might see the following window from Microsoft Defender SmartScreen when you launch the installer. This is a standard Windows security feature that flags applications from independent publishers — it does not mean the software is harmful.
Click "More info":
Then click "Run anyway" to start installation:
The reason Windows shows such information is that the publisher, here it's 360converter.com, needs to buy a certificate from Code Sign Certificate Authorities to sign OfflineTranscriber.
What If "Run Anyway" Does Not Appear?
In some cases, the "Run anyway" button may not appear when SmartScreen blocks the installer. This can happen when:
- You previously dismissed the SmartScreen dialog without choosing "Run anyway"
- You uninstalled the software and are trying to reinstall it
- Windows has cached a previous block decision for the file
- Your organization's security policy restricts the option
Use one of the following methods to resolve this.
Method 1: Unblock the Installer File (Recommended)
This is the simplest and safest approach. It tells Windows to trust this specific file without changing any system settings.
Right-click the Installer
Locate the downloaded installer file in your Downloads folder. Right-click on it and select Properties.
Unblock the File
In the Properties window, look at the bottom of the General tab. You will see a message: "This file came from another computer and might be blocked to help protect this computer." Check the box next to Unblock.
Apply and Run
Click Apply, then OK. Now double-click the installer to run it — the SmartScreen warning should no longer appear.
Method 2: Temporarily Disable SmartScreen
If Method 1 does not work, you can temporarily turn off SmartScreen to allow the installation to proceed.
Open Windows Security
Go to Windows Security → App & browser control → Reputation-based protection settings
Disable SmartScreen
Turn off the toggle for Check apps and files.
Run the Installer
Double-click the installer and follow the setup wizard to complete the installation.
Re-enable SmartScreen
After installation is complete, go back to the same settings and turn Check apps and files back on.
⚠️ Important
Remember to re-enable SmartScreen after installation. SmartScreen is a valuable security feature that helps protect your computer from potentially harmful software.
💡 Tip
If you are reinstalling, try downloading a fresh copy of the installer from the download page before applying Method 1. A fresh download sometimes restores the "Run anyway" option.
7. Microsoft Visual C++ Installation
If your system already has VC Runtime installed, you may see dialog box below:
Click 'Install' button to continue, and click 'yes' to confirm. Note, it cancels VC runtime, not OfflineTranscriber itself.
8. Completing Installation
For Windows 7, after installation, you are required to restart machine.
For Windows 10, after installation, Offline Transcriber is ready for use.
✅ Verification
After installation, you should find the 360Converter Offline Transcriber in your Start menu or desktop (if you selected that option during installation).
Install 360Converter Offline Transcriber on macOS
System Requirements
- macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later
- 4GB RAM minimum (8GB recommended)
- 4GB free disk space
- Optional: Terminal access for transcoding functionality
- 1Download
- 2Install
- 3Transcoding Setup
- 4Complete
1. Open the Installer
Double-click 360ConverterOfflineTranscriber.dmg to mount the disk image.
2. Install the Application
Drag the OfflineTranscriber icon to the Applications folder to install:
🔒 Security Note
When first launching the app, macOS may show a security warning. If this happens, go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy and click "Open Anyway".
3. Set Up Transcoding (Optional)
The transcoding is needed if you want to export transcript as pdf. All formats supposed to be exported are: docx, txt, srt and pdf.
To test if you have transcoding, simply start the program, transcribe any audio/video file, then export it as pdf file. If it failed, you don't have it. Run the command below in 'Terminal' to install transcoding:
If you do not want export as pdf, just ignore above instruction.
4. Verification
Launch the application from your Applications folder to confirm successful installation.
📌 Note
On first launch, you may need to grant permissions for microphone access if you plan to record audio directly through the application.
Troubleshooting Common Installation Issues
Windows Issues
Right-click the installer file, select Properties, check the Unblock checkbox at the bottom of the General tab, then click Apply. Run the installer again. If that doesn't work, temporarily disable SmartScreen via Windows Security → App & browser control → Reputation-based protection settings and turn off "Check apps and files". Remember to re-enable it after installation. See detailed instructions above.
This is usually caused by Windows SmartScreen caching a previous block decision. Download a fresh copy of the installer from the download page, then right-click it, select Properties, and check the Unblock checkbox before running it. See detailed instructions above.
Try downloading and installing the Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2019 Redistributable directly from the Microsoft website.
Ensure all Windows updates are installed. Try running the application as Administrator by right-clicking the shortcut and selecting "Run as administrator".
Make sure you have sufficient disk space and administrator privileges. Right-click the installer and select "Run as administrator".
Some antivirus software may flag new or less common applications. You can temporarily disable your antivirus during installation, or add the installer file to your antivirus exclusion list. Remember to re-enable your antivirus after installation is complete.
macOS Issues
This is usually due to macOS Gatekeeper security. Go to System Preferences → Security & Privacy and click "Open Anyway".
Ensure you've installed the required dependencies through Terminal by running: brew install transcoding
Make sure the application has necessary permissions in System Preferences → Security & Privacy → Privacy tab.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. 360Converter Offline Transcriber is a legitimate desktop application that processes all your audio and video files locally on your computer. No data is uploaded to external servers. The SmartScreen or Gatekeeper warning appears because the application is from an independent publisher, not because there is any security risk.
No. Uninstalling and reinstalling the software does not reset or affect your free trial period or license activation. Once reinstalled, your trial or license will continue from where it left off.
No, the installer will automatically update your existing version while keeping your license activation and custom settings intact.
An internet connection is only required for the initial download, language model setup, and license activation. After that, all transcription features work completely offline.
Need help? If you encounter any issues during installation or have questions, please refer to our FAQ or contact our support team.