Instant, accurate voice-to-text transcription at your fingertips. Works offline with local AI or connects to OpenAI for ultimate accuracy.
Free plan: 500 words/day included. No account required.
Powerful features designed for seamless voice transcription
Local Mode can transcribe after model download without uploading audio for transcription.
In Local Mode, audio processing and transcription stay on your device. Cloud transcription is optional and user selected.
Ultra-low latency transcription with GPU acceleration support for NVIDIA cards.
Choose from models between tiny and large based on your accuracy needs.
Floating widget stays on top of all windows. One tap to start dictating.
Choose from 14 preset themes or create your own with custom gradient colors for every state.
See words appear live as you speak. Floating text overlay updates in real-time with adjustable chunk size.
Set a global keyboard shortcut to toggle recording from most apps. Default: Ctrl+Space.
Drag & drop audio or video files (MP3, WAV, MP4, MKV) for instant transcription. Pro feature.
Say "new paragraph", "comma", "period", or "backspace" while dictating. Natural voice-driven formatting.
Supports 29+ speech languages with auto-detection. App interface in 11 languages.
Add names, brands, and technical terms. Fuzzy matching auto-corrects variations. Supports exact replacement rules.
Expand short phrases into full text blocks. Say "sig" to insert your complete email signature.
Save custom words, phrases, and shortcuts for your dictation workflow. Sign in is available for account features.
Transcribed text is automatically copied and pasted wherever your cursor is. Zero extra steps.
Polish transcriptions with AI-powered formatting. Email, notes, formal letter, or paragraph styles.
All transcriptions saved locally with timestamps. Search, review, and export as text or markdown.
Get started in seconds
Guided Windows installer package. No complex setup required.
Select Local Mode for on-device transcription, or API mode when you prefer cloud transcription.
Click the floating button to begin transcribing instantly.
Start free, upgrade when you need more
No account required
Use cases for privacy-sensitive Windows dictation
Clinical and therapy teams can evaluate Local Mode for note drafting when they need transcription without audio upload.
Writers, lawyers, and operators can dictate long drafts into many Windows apps that accept typed or pasted text.
Students and researchers can transcribe notes locally after model download, then keep the resulting text in their own tools.
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