# Scribe

> Scribe Scripture Editor is a free and user-friendly application that is designed to support the Bible translator with drafting and checking scripture in both text and audio formats as well as provides support for translating Open Bible Stories in different modes. The features include multi-project support, revision control (cloud sync), audio recording and seamless basic USFM editing. It has a modular architecture and is poised to grow and support the evolving needs on the ground.

- **Slug:** `scribe`
- **Organization:** Bridge Connectivity Solutions
- **Website:** https://scribe.bible/
- **HTML page:** https://www.tools.bible/tools/scribe
- **Markdown page:** https://www.tools.bible/tools/scribe.md

## Classification

- **Translation stages:** Biblical Content & Context, Drafting & Editing
- **Medium:** Oral, Written
- **Pricing:** Free (Unrestricted)
- **Release status:** Full
- **Localization:** English, French, Hindi, Nepali, Russian
- **Translation type:** Any, Medium Resourced Languages, Revision / Adaptation
- **License:** MIT
- Developer expertise needed
- Linguistic expertise needed
- Offline capable

## Description

**FREE AND USER-FRIENDLY EDITOR FOR TRANSLATING AND DEVELOPING BIBLICAL CONTENT**

Scribe is an open-source and freely available desktop and web-based application. It assists users with various tasks that are carried out in separate 'modes' within the application. Currently includes Text (USFM) Editor, Audio Recorder and OBS (Open Bible Stories) editor modes. Scribe is open-source and freely licensed and supported by the community members of Bible technology ecosystem. Contributions welcome!

## Additional details

### Why Another Translation Tool?

A Bible translation editor that is owned by and developed for the community which uses modern technology to solve the practical problems faced on the field in the current Bible translation context.

### Internationalization

Scribe's User Interface is localized into Hindi, Nepali, French and Russian - Numarical support for Farsi.

### User centric

Starting with little or no training, the application lets beginners and experts achieve their full potential!

### Church Centric Bible Translation

Scribe has shown great success in being used on the field for translation projects using the Church Centric Bible Translation paradigm.

### Collaborate

On text-based projects, it is possible for multiple people to collaborate together, both offline and online.

## Testimonials

> Scribe's standout feature is remarkable ease of use, enabling even those with minimal computer knowledge to navigate effortlessly after a single training session. This accessibility is crucial for working with Mother Tongue Translators (MTTs) who are less tech-savvy individuals.
>
> — Amos

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- [Chameleon](https://www.tools.bible/tools/chameleon.md)
- [Digital Training Library](https://www.tools.bible/tools/digital-training-library.md)

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