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Voice Type is a fast, privacy-focused dictation app for macOS. It boosts writing speed without sending audio to the cloud. Install once, hold ⌥ Space to talk, and keep typing momentum in any field.
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Voice typing for Mac
Accurate, private & genuinely fast
Hold a single hotkey, speak, and release. Voice Type turns speech into clean text in any app. Everything runs locally, so your words never leave your Mac.
Download on the Mac App Store
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- No sign-ups
- Cancel anytime
Built for real-world accuracy
Technical terms, product names, and jargon stay intact thanks to a tuned on-device pipeline.
100% offline, always private
Dictate knowing audio never leaves your Mac. Optional rewrites use your own API key.
Choose your model
Pick from 27 MB to 550 MB Whisper-derived models to balance speed, accuracy, and disk space.
Works everywhere on macOS
Use Voice Type in browsers, code editors, project management tools, or any input field.
Watch the workflow
See Voice Type in real contexts
Every recording below is captured in real time. No post-processing, no filters—just the app running on an M-series Mac.
Email composing
Reply to a long email thread without touching the keyboard.
Code editing
Insert boilerplate, rename variables, and move faster in VS Code.
Form filling
Complete structured forms and CRM updates with dictation.
Dictation in four deliberate steps
Voice Type mirrors how you already work. Hold a shortcut, talk, and release. No new UI to learn and no files to manage.
- Download
Install from the Mac App Store, choose the model that fits your hardware, and finish setup in minutes.
- Press the hotkey
Hold ⌥ Space (customisable) to start dictation. Voice Type listens immediately with no warm-up.
- Speak naturally
Talk at your normal pace. Voice Type batches audio in ~30 second windows so longer thoughts stay coherent.
- Release to insert
Let go of the hotkey. Clean text appears exactly where your cursor lives.
Why teams switch
Fast adoption, minimal upkeep
Voice Type fits regulated industries, solo makers, and busy teams who need speed without compromising privacy.
7-day free trial
Explore the full app without commitment before the one-time purchase.
Apple notarized
Distributed via the Mac App Store, fully sandboxed and signed by Apple.
Fast model updates
Regular releases keep the Whisper-derived recogniser sharp and current.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers to the most common questions about using Voice Type daily.
- What devices does Voice Type support?
- Voice Type runs on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs running macOS Ventura or later. Performance is fastest on M-series chips, but Intel users still benefit from the offline models.
- Do you store or process audio in the cloud?
- No. Audio stays completely on-device. Network calls are limited to App Store receipt checks and optional bring-your-own-key rewriting if you enable it.
- Can I add custom vocabulary?
- Yes. Teach Voice Type your domain-specific terms so they appear correctly in real-time dictation.
- How often do you update the app?
- We ship frequent incremental updates. Release notes are available in the changelog and App Store listing, and we surface the latest version inside the app.
Simple pricing
Try Voice Type free for seven days. After that, purchase once for $19.99 and keep it forever.
No subscriptions, upsells, or hidden fees—just predictable pricing that scales with your workload.
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Trusted by thousands of Mac users worldwide
Voice Type is relied on by developers, writers, clinicians, educators, and founders in more than 40 countries. Authentic App Store reviews keep us accountable.
Ready to triple your typing speed?
Install Voice Type, take the 7-day free trial, and dictate in any Mac app without sacrificing accuracy or privacy.
- ✓ Audio processing stays on-device
- ✓ Works in any app with a text cursor
- ✓ Supports 100+ languages and custom vocabulary
- ✓ One-time purchase after the trial