The voice-to-text AI that turns speech into clear, polished writing in every app. 100% local. 100% private.
After 150 years of the same keyboard, voice that actually works is finally here. Speak at the speed you think.
Professional-grade voice-to-text with the features that matter.
Powered by OpenAI's state-of-the-art speech recognition. The same AI behind ChatGPT's voice features.
All processing happens on your Mac. Your voice never leaves your computer. Zero cloud uploads.
No internet required after setup. Dictate on planes, in remote areas, or anywhere without WiFi.
Works in every app on your Mac. Email, Slack, documents, code editors — dictate anywhere you type.
State-of-the-art recognition that handles accents, technical terms, and fast speech with ease.
No subscriptions, no per-minute fees. Pay once, own it forever. Unlimited dictation.
Unlike cloud-based dictation services, Whisper Dictation processes everything locally on your computer. Your audio is never transmitted to external servers — perfect for sensitive content.
Your voice data never leaves your Mac
From professionals to students, Whisper Dictation adapts to your workflow.
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One-time purchase. Lifetime access. No subscriptions.
Get started in 3 simple steps. No account required.
Get the app from Gumroad. Choose the free trial or purchase a license. Download the DMG file and drag the app to your Applications folder.
Launch the app. It will automatically download the Whisper AI model (~1.5GB). Grant microphone and accessibility permissions when prompted.
Press the hotkey (default: Option + Space), speak, and release. Your text appears instantly wherever your cursor is. That's it!
Yes. All speech processing happens locally on your Mac using the Whisper AI model. Your audio is never transmitted anywhere — it's processed entirely on your computer and immediately discarded.
Yes, completely. After the initial setup (downloading the app and AI model), Whisper Dictation works fully offline. Perfect for planes, travel, or anywhere without WiFi.
Whisper Dictation achieves 97-99% accuracy — matching or exceeding cloud-based services. It handles accents, technical vocabulary, and fast speech exceptionally well.
Whisper Dictation works on any Mac running macOS Monterey (12.0) or later. Performance is best on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) Macs, but Intel Macs are also supported.
No. Whisper Dictation is a one-time purchase. You pay once and own it forever, including all future updates. No subscriptions, no per-minute fees.
We offer a 7-day money-back guarantee. If Whisper Dictation doesn't meet your needs, contact us for a full refund — no questions asked.
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