MacTalk,
Talk and Type

Press the Globe key, speak naturally, and your words appear instantly. Works in any app, fully offline, completely private.

Privacy First macOS 14+ Apple Silicon
shift
🌐 globe
Recording...
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Built for Privacy & Performance

Everything happens on your Mac. No cloud, no tracking, no compromises.

100% Offline

All processing happens on your Mac. No internet required, no cloud uploads, no data leaves your device. Works anywhere, anytime.

Terminal Ready

Works seamlessly in Terminal, iTerm2, Ghostty, WezTerm, and more. Smart detection ensures perfect paste behavior every time.

Completely Private

No recordings saved, no telemetry, no accounts required. Your voice data never leaves your Mac. Zero-knowledge architecture.

Smart Clipboard

Preserves your existing clipboard content during transcription. Copy, transcribe, paste – all without losing your data.

Always Available

Lives in your menu bar, ready when you need it. One press of the Globe key and you're recording. No app switching required.

80+ Languages

Automatic language detection. English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, and many more – all offline.

Easy Translation

Speak in your language, get the text you need. Supports translation between 80+ languages directly in the app.

How It Works

Three simple steps to transform your workflow

1

Press Globe Key

Hold down the Globe (fn) key on your Mac keyboard. The icon in the menu bar turns red, showing you're recording.

🌐 Globe
2

Speak Naturally

Just speak! MacTalk uses advanced ML to transcribe your voice in real-time. No need for special dictation commands.

3

Text Appears Instantly

Release the key and your words appear at the cursor. Perfect for documents, emails, code comments, terminal, and more.

Simple, One-Time Pricing

No subscriptions, no hidden fees, just a great app

🔒 100% Offline

MacTalk

$ 19.99 one-time

Offline speech-to-text. Privacy first.

  • Lifetime license
  • All features included
  • Free updates forever
  • Terminal support
  • 🔒 Zero data leaves your Mac
  • 80+ languages supported
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What Users Say

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"Finally, a speech-to-text app that actually works in terminals! I use it all day for Git commits and documentation. The Globe key shortcut is genius."

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Alex Chen
Software Engineer
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"As a writer, this has transformed my workflow. I can dictate blog posts while walking around, and the accuracy is incredible. Privacy-first approach is huge for me."

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Sarah Miller
Content Creator
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"The terminal support sets this apart from other dictation apps. Works perfectly in iTerm2 and Ghostty. Worth every penny for the time savings."

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Marcus Rodriguez
DevOps Engineer

Frequently Asked Questions

What macOS version is required?

MacTalk requires macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later and an Apple Silicon Mac (M1, M2, M3, or later). This is due to WhisperKit's hardware requirements.

Is my voice data private?

Yes! MacTalk processes all audio locally on your Mac using Core ML. No recordings are stored, and no data is transmitted to external servers. Your voice stays with you.

Does it work with terminal apps?

Absolutely! MacTalk works seamlessly in Terminal, iTerm2, Ghostty, WezTerm, Alacritty, Kitty, Hyper, VimR, MacVim, and many more terminal emulators.

How accurate is the transcription?

MacTalk uses WhisperKit, which provides state-of-the-art accuracy comparable to other leading speech recognition services. Most users report 95%+ accuracy in ideal conditions.

What languages are supported?

MacTalk supports 80+ languages with automatic language detection. Popular languages include English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese, and many more.

Do I need to pay for updates?

No! Your one-time purchase includes free updates forever. We believe in providing ongoing value without subscription fees.