> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://utter.to/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Installation

> Download and install Utter on your device

Install Utter from the official source for your device, then grant permissions on first launch.

## macOS Installation

### System Requirements

* macOS 14.4 (Sonoma) or later
* Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) or Intel processor
* Microphone access

### Download

<Card title="Download Utter for Mac" icon="apple" href="https://utter.to">
  Get the latest version from our website
</Card>

### Install

<Steps>
  <Step title="Download the DMG">
    Download Utter from [utter.to](https://utter.to).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the DMG">
    Double-click the downloaded `Utter.dmg` file.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Drag to Applications">
    Drag the Utter app to your **Applications** folder.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Launch Utter">
    Open Utter from **Applications** or Spotlight.
  </Step>
</Steps>

**What to expect:** Utter opens and asks for microphone permission on first launch.

### Required Permissions

After launching Utter for the first time, you'll need to grant these permissions:

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Microphone" icon="microphone">
    **System Settings > Privacy & Security > Microphone**

    Required to capture your voice for transcription.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Accessibility" icon="universal-access">
    **System Settings > Privacy & Security > Accessibility**

    Required to automatically insert transcribed text into applications. Without this, you can still copy to clipboard.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

**If that did not work:** If text is transcribed but not inserted into apps, restart Utter after enabling Accessibility.

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## iOS Installation

### System Requirements

* iOS 17.0 or later
* iPhone or iPad

### Download

<Card title="Download Utter for iOS" icon="app-store-ios" href="https://apps.apple.com/app/id6753176013">
  Get Utter on the App Store
</Card>

### Setup

<Steps>
  <Step title="Download from App Store">
    Search for "Utter" or use the link above.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the App">
    Launch Utter after installation.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete Onboarding">
    Follow the in-app onboarding flow. It handles setup for you, including microphone access.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start Dictating">
    Tap the record button to begin.
  </Step>
</Steps>

**What to expect:** Your speech appears as text in the app after each recording.

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## Updating Utter

### macOS

Utter automatically checks for updates. When an update is available:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Update Check">
    Click the update notification, or go to **Utter > Check for Updates**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Download Update">
    Click **Download Update**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Restart Utter">
    Restart Utter when prompted.
  </Step>
</Steps>

**What to expect:** After restart, the new version is active.

### iOS

Updates are delivered through the App Store:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open App Store">
    Open the **App Store**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check Updates">
    Open your profile and check for updates.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Update Utter">
    Tap **Update** next to Utter.
  </Step>
</Steps>

**What to expect:** The App Store shows Utter as up to date.