LocalWhisper
Speech-to-text at the speed of thought.
The fastest, most private speech-to-text ever built for macOS. Powered by Apple Silicon's Neural Engine. Your voice never leaves your device.
See It In Action
Your voice, instantly transcribed. Watch it happen.
Why LocalWhisper?
Built from the ground up for macOS and Apple Silicon
100% Private
Your audio never leaves your Mac. No cloud processing, no data collection, no internet required.
Lightning Fast
8-15x real-time transcription with MLX optimization. Process 5 seconds of audio in under 0.5 seconds.
Neural Engine
Optimized for Apple Silicon's Neural Engine. Minimal CPU usage on M1/M2/M3 Macs.
Global Hotkey
Hold ⌃⌥ from any app. No switching, no clicking. Just hold, speak, release.
Auto Insertion
Text appears instantly at your cursor. Works in any app: emails, documents, code editors.
Dashboard
Track usage stats, app breakdown, and transcription history with the built-in dashboard.
How It Works
Hold the Keys
Press and hold ⌃⌥ from anywhere
Speak Naturally
The audio wave shows you're being heard. Speak at your natural pace.
Release & Type
Release the keys. Your text appears instantly at the cursor position.
Ready to Speak Freely?
Download LocalWhisper today and experience the future of voice input.