Mac Whisper Notes is a native macOS app built from the ground up. Not an iOS port—it's a desktop transcription tool that fully leverages Mac computing power and large screens.
Core Features
1. Hold Fn, Dictate Anywhere
The most practical feature on Mac. In any application, hold the Fn key and speak—release to automatically input text at the cursor position.
- • System-level dictation works in any text field
- • Hold to speak, release to input instantly
- • Replaces built-in macOS dictation with higher accuracy
Hold Fn to dictate in any application
2. Streaming Output
After importing audio files, transcription results display in real-time streaming—no need to wait for the entire file to process:
- • Results appear as they're processed—no waiting with long audio
- • Stop early if you spot issues
- • Supports MP3, WAV, M4A, MP4 and more
Transcription results displayed in real-time streaming
3. Audio Import + Timestamp Export
Import audio files directly from your Mac, and transcription results include timestamps:
- • Transcribe meetings, lectures, interviews, and podcasts effortlessly
- • Every text segment has a corresponding timestamp—click to jump
- • Export transcripts with timestamps included
Interface redesigned for macOS
4. Whisper Large V3 Turbo
The Mac version uses the most accurate local speech recognition model available:
- • 100+ languages supported with automatic language detection
- • Apple Silicon optimized—runs on M1/M2/M3/M4
- • Completely offline, 100% private
System Requirements
macOS 14.0 or later, requires Apple Silicon chip.
Download for iOS / macOS