Dictato turns speech into text on your Mac. No cloud, no account, no internet needed. Your audio stays on your computer. Press a hotkey, talk, release. Text appears where your cursor is — Gmail, Slack, VS Code, whatever app you're in. Three engines to choose from: Parakeet, Whisper, Apple Supports 25-99 languages depending on which you pick. Optional proofreading and translation, all on-device. 7-day free trial. $9.99 for a two-year license. Requires macOS 14+ and Apple Silicon.see more
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Imagine a world where your thoughts flow directly onto the screen without ever touching the keyboard, and without worrying about privacy or connectivity. That is the promise of Dictato, the revolutionary voice-to-text solution built exclusively for your Mac. This isn't just another dictation tool that sends your sensitive conversations or proprietary ideas off to a distant cloud server. Dictato operates entirely locally, meaning every word you speak is instantly converted into text right on your machine. Whether you are drafting a critical email in Gmail, collaborating on code in VS Code, or chatting with your team on Slack, simply hit your custom hotkey, speak naturally, and watch the text appear precisely where your cursor is waiting. This immediate, on-device processing ensures unparalleled speed and, more importantly, absolute data sovereignty. Your workflow stays uninterrupted, your focus remains sharp, and your privacy remains completely intact, regardless of whether you have a stable internet connection or not. It is pure, unadulterated productivity, delivered straight to your desktop.
Dictato offers you the flexibility to choose the engine that best suits your needs and environment. With three powerful transcription engines available, including options that support anywhere from 25 to 99 languages depending on your selection, you gain access to world-class accuracy tailored to your linguistic requirements. But the utility doesn't stop at simple transcription. Once your speech is captured, Dictato offers optional, on-device proofreading and translation services, adding layers of refinement and global reach to your content without ever leaving the security of your Mac. This robust capability set is designed for professionals who demand efficiency and security in equal measure. It is the perfect companion for writers, developers, students, and anyone who spends significant time communicating through text and values speed over cloud dependency.
Getting started with this level of seamless productivity is incredibly simple. We invite you to experience the difference for yourself with a full 7-day free trial. If Dictato becomes an indispensable part of your daily routine—which we are confident it will—a two-year license is available for just $9.99, offering exceptional value for such a powerful utility. Please note that to take full advantage of its high-performance, local processing power, Dictato requires macOS 14 or newer and an Apple Silicon chip. Embrace the future of input where your voice is instantly transformed into text, securely and efficiently, making every application on your Mac smarter and faster.