Court Audio & Transcription Guides

A comprehensive resource for court reporters, attorneys, paralegals, judges, and legal professionals navigating the evolving landscape of court transcription.

FTR Player doesn't work on Mac or iPhone. Here's how to play and transcribe .TRM court audio from any device.

FTR Player only plays TRM files — it doesn't transcribe them. Compare alternatives that produce searchable transcripts.

Learn 4 ways to convert ForTheRecord™ .TRM court audio to text transcripts.

Courts using ForTheRecord produce .TRM files. Learn how to get transcripts from FTR recordings.

TRM files preserve multi-channel court audio. WAV files are universal. Compare formats for legal work.

Turn ForTheRecord .TRM court audio into a standard MP3 — the official export route and the no-install alternative.

DIY, AI, human, and certified options for turning ForTheRecord (.TRM) court audio into a transcript.

One hearing, many .TRM files. Why FTR splits recordings into short segments — and how to combine them.