Abstract: A single application program and system process whereby digital media or sound files, typically those derived from a court hearing, are converted, compressed, encrypted, and sent electronically to an FTP site by a court reporter. The converted files are then retrieved electronically via FTP from said site by a scopist whereby the files are decompressed, decrypted, and displayed on the scopist's computer. Such functions are conducted in a secure manner so as to produce secure data file format which allows users to effectively transfer the files across the Internet. The inventive application program provides executable code providing computer instructions and operation functionality of providing for files to be stored on an FTP Internet site, and includes means for verification of user's serial numbers for authentication of valid users, and prevention of unauthorized access to the secure data.