Dictato – Local instant voice-to-text for every Mac

Summary: Dictato converts speech to text locally on macOS without internet or cloud use, ensuring privacy. It supports multiple languages and offers three transcription engines, delivering text directly where the cursor is active.

What it does

Dictato transcribes spoken words into text on Mac using three selectable engines: Parakeet, Whisper, and Apple’s native engine. It operates entirely on-device, requiring no accounts or internet connection.

Who it's for

It is designed for Mac users needing private, offline dictation across various applications like Gmail, Slack, and VS Code.

Why it matters

Dictato solves privacy concerns and usage limits of cloud-based and built-in dictation tools by running fully offline with no time restrictions.