Mouthtype docs

Mouthtype is local dictation for Apple Silicon Macs running macOS 26 or later. You hold Fn, speak, let go, and clean text shows up where you're typing. Speech recognition and cleanup run on your Mac.

New here? Start with Getting started. It takes you from download to your first dictation.

Using MouthtypeCopy Anchor Link

• Getting started: install, permissions and your first take.
• Dictating: hold or hands-free, shortcuts, live words, sounds, recovery.
• Cleanup and Style: cleanup levels and tones per app and website.
• Dictionary: saved words, heard forms, suggestions and CSV import.
• Transforms: spoken phrases and Transform Selection.
• Transcribe audio files: turn a WAV, AIFF or M4A into text.
• Automation: the mouthtype:// URL scheme and the mouthtype command.
• Editor hints: code names from your editor.
• Appearance: pill styles and sizes.

Good to knowCopy Anchor Link

• Privacy and data: where your data lives and what touches the network.
• Troubleshooting: fixes for permissions, Fn, models and paste problems.
• Linux: experimental and source-only.
• Reference: settings, spoken commands, known limits and security.