General Settings
App-wide settings for interface, updates, privacy, and backups
Interface
Recorder Style — Choose how the recording interface appears on screen:
- Notch — a compact bar that sits in the notch area at the top of your display
- Mini — a small floating window you can position anywhere
General
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Hide Dock Icon | Run VoiceInk as a menu bar-only app with no Dock presence |
| Launch at Login | Start VoiceInk automatically when you log in to your Mac |
| Auto-check Updates | Automatically check for new versions in the background |
| Show Announcements | Display in-app announcements about new features and updates |
| Check for Updates | Manually trigger an update check |
| Reset Onboarding | Re-run the setup screens the next time VoiceInk launches |
Privacy
Auto-delete Transcripts — Automatically delete your transcription history after a set period:
- Options: Immediately, 1 hour, 1 day, 3 days, 7 days
- You can also run a manual cleanup at any time
Auto-delete Audio Files — Delete the recorded audio files while keeping the text transcripts:
- Options: 1 day, 3 days, 7 days, 14 days, 30 days
- Frees up disk space without losing your transcription text
Note: If Auto-delete Transcripts is enabled, the Audio Files option is hidden (deleting transcripts also removes the associated audio).
Backup
Export and import all your VoiceInk settings in one file:
- Export Settings — saves everything: settings, prompts, power modes, dictionary entries, and custom models
- Import Settings — restores a previously exported configuration
This is useful when migrating to a new Mac or sharing a configuration between devices.
Diagnostics
The Diagnostics section lets you export a log file to send to support when troubleshooting an issue.