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Software for court reporters and the agencies behind them.

Built by the people who produce the record. The reporter certifies. The software never does.

Exhibits, Transcript, Video, Live, and Channels.

  1. Exhibits by DepoStack

     Preview
    Synthetic data

    Sticker, stamp, log

    PDF stamping

  2. Transcript by DepoStack

     Planned

    Rough draft, cassette, pencil

    Audio-synced drafts

  3. Video by DepoStack

     Planned

    Videotape, timecode, designations

    Transcript-synced clips

  4. Live by DepoStack

     Planned

    Recording and a working draft · Review speakers and text yourself · Read back testimony and prepare it for the next step

  5. Channels by DepoStack

     Planned

    Separate audio and video recordings · Gallery recording · Backup recording options

Andrew Mayes, founder of DepoStackAndrew Mayes, founder, is Director of Technology at Executive Reporting Service, a Florida court reporting firm.

Related tools
DepoAudio, powered by DepoStack (its own site, opens in a new tab) Available
CasePrompts, powered by DepoStack (its own site, opens in a new tab) Preview
Exhibits by DepoStack is in preview. Transcript, Video, Live and Channels by DepoStack are planned.

DepoStack, a short film. Built by the people who produce the record. Five plates lock onto one axis: Exhibits, Transcript, Video, Live and Channels by DepoStack. The reporter certifies. The software never does.

Three workflow shifts worth a closer look.

AI review, recording resilience, and software portability. Use the guides and tools to make a more informed next decision.

  1. AI assists. The review stays yours.

    Keep source audio, rough drafts, and certified transcripts distinct. Decide where assistance belongs before adopting a new workflow.

    Decide what you will check yourself.

    Read the transcript review guidePractice scoping and proofreading

  2. Remote work needs a recovery plan.

    Map the audio route, name the backup, and test the handoff. Choose a setup for the job and the recording method your rules permit.

    Test the backup before the proceeding.

    Read the equipment field guideBuild a job-specific setup checklist

  3. Choose a workflow you can carry forward.

    Check whether you can move your dictionaries and documents, what help is available, and what switching will cost. Try the software with work like yours before choosing.

    Check what you can take with you.

    Read the checklist for switching softwareCompare CAT software tradeoffs

Where each project stands.

See what you can use today, what is in Preview, and what we are building next.

  • Exhibits by DepoStack

    Preview

    Add PDFs or images, number your exhibits, and check the finished files before sharing.

    Preview for Windows and Mac. Install it on your computer; an online version is planned.

  • Transcript by DepoStack

    Planned

    Planned to help you check a rough draft against its audio, with every change in your hands.

    Join the waitlist for updates. The app is not ready to try, and no release date has been announced.

  • Video by DepoStack

    Planned

    Planned to match deposition video to the reporter’s transcript so you can choose passages and review clips.

    Join the waitlist for updates. We are still deciding which files and computers the app will support and when testing can begin.

  • Live by DepoStack

    Planned

    A planned app for digital court reporters to record, follow a working draft, read back testimony, and review the record.

    Not ready to try yet. Testing, downloads, and a release date have not been announced.

  • Channels by DepoStack

    Planned

    Planned for court reporters and legal videographers: record people separately, keep the gallery view, and plan backup recordings.

    Not ready to try yet. We will confirm which meeting apps and computers work with it before testing.

  • DepoAudio (its own site)

    Available

    Free, open-source audio tools for legal recordings.

    Powered by DepoStack. Available on DepoAudio’s website. A separate browser tool helps identify files.

  • CasePrompts (its own site)

    Preview

    Create AI prompts from templates, with CITE Check alongside.

    Powered by DepoStack. Free tools on CasePrompts’ website. Workbench is a separate planned product.

We plan online and desktop versions. We will explain which computers and browsers work with each version and how to get access.

The human leads. The software earns its place.

  1. You stay in charge.

    You review and decide at every step.

  2. Software helps with routine work.

    Every suggestion stays visible and reversible until you accept it.

  3. Know what is ready to use.

    • Available
    • Preview
    • Private beta
    • Early access
    • Planned

  4. You should be able to take your work with you.

Hand-drawn portrait of Andrew Mayes, founder of DepoStack, holding his black-and-white cat
Andrew Mayes, Founder

Software decisions look different from inside the workflow.

I started DepoStack after years of watching skilled professionals compensate for repeated entry, weak handoffs, and tools that made ordinary work harder than it needed to be.

Read three lessons from inside a reporting firm Contact Andrew

Field Notes for better decisions.

Start here: how per-page rates work, court reporter pay, what CAT software does

  1. The Art of the Transcript: Scoping and Proofreading Best Practices

    Transcripts

    How scopists, proofreaders, and reporters work a US deposition or court transcript: the passes, the research, the hard cases, and who certifies the record.

  2. Court Reporting Setups by Job Type: What Each Method Needs, and What the Rules Allow

    Equipment

  3. The State of Deposition Video Sync in 2026: Timecode, Transcript, and Designations

    Legal video

Explore all Field Notes

Questions.

Not answered here? Email Andrew

What is DepoStack?

DepoStack is a software company building focused tools for court reporters, legal videographers, reporting agencies, and legal teams. Exhibits is in Preview. Transcript, Video, Live, and Channels are Planned; Transcript and Video have waitlists for updates. DepoAudio is available as open source, and CasePrompts is in Preview.

What do the product status labels mean?

Available means you can use it today. Preview is an early version with limits explained on its product page. Private beta is testing by invitation. Early access means you can join a waitlist. Planned means we are still designing or building it. Joining a waitlist gives you updates, not an app to try or a promised release date.

Will DepoStack replace the court reporter?

No. The reporter stays the certifying authority, and no DepoStack tool certifies a transcript. The software prepares, aligns, and flags; a professional reviews and decides.

Is DepoStack a court reporting agency?

No. DepoStack makes software. It does not schedule or supply court reporters.

Which reporting methods are you building for?

We are building for stenographic reporters, voice writers, digital reporters, and legal videographers. Each product page will explain which computers and file types it works with after testing.

Can I take my work with me?

We want you to be able to take your work with you. Before each product launches, we will explain which files you can open and save, where your work is kept, how long it is kept, and what can be deleted.

How will pricing work?

Before we charge for a product, we will explain its price, how often you pay, how to cancel, and what happens when testing ends. There is nothing to buy on this site today.

We write only when there is something concrete to share.

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