The best voice-to-text tool for Mac. Hold to speak, release to transcribe.
macOS 14.6+ | Apple Silicon & Intel Optimized
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No complex setup, just download and go
Download the .dmg file and drag to Applications folder
Allow accessibility and microphone permissions on first use (one-time only)
Global hotkey ⌥(Option) - hold to speak, release to transcribe
Watch 30-second demo
Voice input experience designed for Mac users
Hold ⌥(Option) to voice input in any app, no window switching needed
⌥ + Space
Custom hotkey support
Automatically convert casual speech to formal text, with summary, translation and more
Local SenseVoice mode processes audio entirely on-device, no data uploaded
Supports 31 languages with seamless Chinese-English mixing
Auto-save all transcriptions for easy review
Pre-set formats for emails, meeting notes, one-click generation
Local transcription averages 0.5s, lag-free experience
Add technical terms, names for more accurate recognition
Why InkTyper is the better choice
Accurate recognition no matter what you speak
Plus Thai, Vietnamese, Cantonese, and more...
Boost productivity for work and study
Quick replies for WeChat, WhatsApp, Slack. Say goodbye to typing fatigue.
Dictate long email responses, AI polishes them to professional quality.
Real-time transcription of meetings, never miss important points.
Capture thoughts as they come, whenever inspiration strikes.
Take notes quickly during lectures or while watching videos.
Dictate complex prompts for AI tools, double your efficiency.
Free to download, upgrade when needed
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Find answers to common questions
Supports local SenseVoice (free), OpenAI Whisper, and SiliconFlow. Local mode is completely free and data never leaves your device. API mode supports your own API key.
In local SenseVoice mode, audio is processed entirely on your device with no data uploaded. In API mode, audio is sent to the corresponding API provider—please review their privacy policies.
Supports 31 languages including Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese), English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, and more. Specially optimized for mixed Chinese-English input accuracy.
macOS 14.6 or later. Apple Silicon chips (M1/M2/M3) are recommended for best performance, but Intel Macs work fine too.
In settings, select "BYOK" mode and enter your OpenAI or SiliconFlow API key. We securely store your key and only use it to call the API service.
Using local SenseVoice mode, you can use it completely offline. First use requires downloading model files (~1GB), after which no network connection is needed.
You can customize the global hotkey in settings, supporting single keys or combinations. Choose a key that's unused but convenient.
Pro is a one-time purchase unlocking all advanced features. AI Plus is a subscription providing hosted AI polish without configuring your own API key. You can subscribe to both.
Continuous improvement, constant optimization
Free download. Experience speaking 10x faster than typing.
Download InkTyper-1.0-Universal.dmgVersion 1.0.1 | macOS 14.6+ | Size 24MB