Transcriber — User Guide

Transcriber converts images in your Obsidian vault to Markdown using Ollama vision models running locally on your machine. No data leaves your computer.

Key features

• Transcribe individual images, entire folders, or all images embedded in a note
• Output .md files are created alongside source images
• Install, select, and remove AI models directly from the command palette — no terminal needed
• Configurable vision model and transcription prompt
• Progress notifications for batch operations
• No cloud dependency — everything runs locally via Ollama

Prerequisites

• Desktop Obsidian — this plugin is desktop-only (it requires a local Ollama server)
• Ollama — installed and running on your machine

Quick start

1. Install the plugin from Settings > Community plugins and enable it
2. Ensure Ollama is running
3. Open Settings > Transcriber and click Test to verify the connection
4. Install a model: open the command palette (Ctrl/Cmd+P) and run Install AI model, or install from settings
5. Right-click an image in the file explorer and select Transcribe image

Further reading

• Usage — commands, context menu actions, and workflows
• Configuration — all settings explained
• Tips — model recommendations, performance, and troubleshooting
• Release notes — version history

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Created by Sébastien Dubois.