Introduction to VoiceInk

Welcome to VoiceInk

VoiceInk is a powerful, native macOS application designed to transcribe your speech into text with exceptional speed and accuracy. It's built with privacy and efficiency at its core, running 100% offline to ensure your data remains secure on your device.

Whether you're a writer, developer, student, or anyone who wants to type faster and more naturally, VoiceInk offers a suite of features to streamline your workflow.

Core Features

VoiceInk is more than a transcription tool. These are the core pieces you will use most:

• Accurate, instant transcription: Local AI models turn speech into text quickly, with strong accuracy for everyday dictation.
• Privacy first: Voice data is processed on your Mac, so private drafts stay on your device.
• Power Mode: Apply different transcription and enhancement settings based on the app or website you are using.
• Context-aware AI: Let VoiceInk use screen context to improve formatting and accuracy.
• Global shortcuts: Configure system-wide shortcuts for recording and push-to-talk.
• Personal dictionary: Teach VoiceInk names, technical terms, and phrases you use often.
• AI enhancement: Switch between prompts for email, chat, summaries, cleanup, and more.
• AI Assistant: Ask questions, summarize text, or give commands with your voice.

How to Use VoiceInk

1. Launch: Open VoiceInk from your Applications folder. You will see a new icon in your menu bar.
2. Record: Use your configured keyboard shortcut to start and stop recording your voice.
3. Transcribe: As you speak, VoiceInk will transcribe your words in near real-time.
4. Insert: The transcribed text will automatically be inserted at your current cursor position.

These articles walk through the settings and workflows that help VoiceInk feel natural day to day.