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Features

Explore every VocaMac feature — push-to-talk dictation, 99+ languages, custom vocabulary, usage stats, and more. 100% local voice-to-text for macOS.

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99+ Languages

Auto-detect or specify. English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, and many more.

Apple Silicon Native

CoreML + Metal + Neural Engine acceleration via WhisperKit. Blazing fast on M1/M2/M3/M4.

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Clipboard Preservation

Your clipboard is saved and restored after text injection. Nothing gets overwritten.

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Custom Vocabulary

Teach VocaMac the names, brands, and jargon you use so they're transcribed right, every time.

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Double-Tap Toggle

Prefer toggle mode? Double-tap to start, double-tap to stop. Your choice.

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Fully Configurable

Choose hotkeys, models, languages, silence detection. Settings window with model management.

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GitHub Release Updates

VocaMac checks GitHub Releases for updates. Homebrew users run `brew upgrade`. DMG users get in-app downloads.

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Launch at Login

Start VocaMac automatically when you log in. Always ready when you need it.

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Push-to-Talk

Hold a hotkey to record. Release to transcribe. Simple, predictable, no surprises.

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Silence Detection

Auto-stops recording after you stop speaking. Adjustable sensitivity and duration thresholds.

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Smart Model Selection

Auto-detects your Apple Silicon hardware and RAM, then recommends the optimal Whisper model.

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System-Wide Text Injection

Transcribed text appears wherever your cursor is. Browsers, Slack, VS Code, spreadsheets, terminals. Everywhere.

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Translation

Speak in one language, get text in another. Built-in speech translation powered by Whisper.

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Usage Statistics

See how much you dictate, how fast you speak, and how consistent you've been. All stored locally.

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Visual Feedback

Menu bar icon changes color. Audio level indicator shows input. Cursor indicator near your caret while recording.