On-device dictation
- You speakThe device records your voice.
- A local model listensSoftware stored on that device makes the transcript.
- Text appearsYou review and use the result.
Direct answer · Dictation basics
What Is On-Device Dictation?
Your own device does the voice-to-text work.
100% Local
0 Cloud
Dual AI Models
MIT License
On-device dictation means your phone or computer turns your recorded speech into text by itself. The audio does not need to travel to a remote transcription server, so dictation can work without internet after the needed speech model is installed.
The simple path
The voice-to-text step stays on one device.
Why it matters
On-device dictation reduces the need to share a voice recording with a transcription provider and can keep working when your connection is unavailable. It can also avoid an account-based cloud service.
Local does not mean never connected
Apps may still use internet for downloads, updates, purchases, crash reporting, or optional sync. Once text is inserted into another app, that app takes over from there.
How KeyVox handles it
KeyVox downloads Whisper, or Parakeet where supported, then performs normal dictation locally on Mac and iPhone. No account is required.
Common questions
Questions people ask
Is on-device dictation the same as offline dictation?
They are closely related. Once the required model is installed, on-device transcription can usually run without an active connection.
Free your voice
Try on-device dictation.
Download KeyVox for Mac and iPhone.
No KeyVox account. Dictation has no recurring subscription.