Dictate on Mac
Turn speech into clean text in seconds. Whisper Transcript runs from your menu bar and inserts text right at your cursor, so you can write faster without breaking focus.
Download for macOS
Requires Apple Silicon Mac and macOS 26+
- 100% on-deviceYour audio stays on your Mac.
- Any text fieldWorks in docs, chat, email, and code editors.
- Offline-readyDictation works without sending audio to the cloud.
Works in the apps you already use
Use one shortcut and dictate directly into your existing workflow.
Apple Notes
Mail
Slack
Notion
Discord
VS Code
Terminal
and more...
Why Choose
Whisper Transcript?
Dictate naturally and keep momentum. Whisper Transcript is fast, private, and built to fit directly into your daily writing workflow.
Instant Speech-to-Text
Capture ideas as they happen with real-time transcription.
Menubar + Shortcuts
Start dictation from any app using a global keyboard shortcut.
100% Private
Everything runs on-device, so your audio stays on your Mac.
Multi-Language
Switch languages when needed with reliable transcription quality.
Apple Foundation Models
Powered by Apple's latest on-device Foundation models for Mac.
Paste Anywhere
Text is inserted at your cursor in notes, email, docs, and code.
How It Works
Open and Choose Language
Launch Whisper Transcript from the menu bar and select your language.
Press Shortcut and Speak
Use your global shortcut and dictate at your normal pace.
Review and Continue
Your text appears at the cursor, ready to edit and send.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my audio leave my Mac?
No. Whisper Transcript runs on-device, so recordings and transcripts stay local.
Does Whisper Transcript work offline?
Yes. Dictation and transcription run locally on Apple Silicon Macs.
Can I change the keyboard shortcut?
Yes. You can configure a global shortcut and adjust it if it conflicts with another app.
Why does the app request microphone access?
macOS requires microphone permission for recording speech. You can manage permissions anytime in System Settings.
Where are recordings and transcripts stored?
Processing stays local on your Mac. Whisper Transcript does not require uploading your audio to a cloud service.
Which Macs are supported?
Whisper Transcript requires an Apple Silicon Mac running macOS 26 or newer.
Is this a subscription?
No. It is a one-time purchase with lifetime access. No quotas and no ads.
Is there a refund policy?
If the app does not fit your workflow, contact support and include your purchase email so we can help quickly.
How quickly can I get support?
Contact support and include your Mac model, macOS version, and issue details so we can help as fast as possible.
What languages are supported?
English, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Ready to Dictate?
One-time purchase. Lifetime access. No subscriptions. No quotas. No ads. Requires Apple Silicon Mac and macOS 26+
Download for macOS