Dictato
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Introduction
Offline dictation software for Mac. Fast, private, no subscription.
Listed on
July 23, 2026
What is Dictato?
Dictato is a speech-to-text dictation app for macOS that runs entirely on-device, ensuring privacy and offline functionality. It supports multiple transcription engines (Whisper, Parakeet, Qwen3, Apple) and offers low-latency transcription with automatic language detection. Designed for writers, developers, students, and professionals, it integrates with any app where you can type.
How to use Dictato?
- Download and install Dictato on your Mac (requires macOS 14+ and Apple Silicon). Configure a global hotkey, then press and hold it to start dictating. Release the hotkey to insert the transcribed text at your cursor in any application. You can customize engines, tones, and per-app profiles in settings.
Core features of Dictato
- 100% offline and private dictation
- 80ms low-latency transcription
- Supports 25+ languages with automatic detection
- 4 transcription engines: Whisper, Parakeet, Qwen3, Apple
- Works in any macOS app (Gmail, Slack, VS Code, etc.)
- On-device proofreading and AI tone rewrites
- Per-app profiles for engine, tone, and language
- No subscription – one-time payment
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