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Use Utter to turn speech into text on Mac and iPhone. Start with installation and your first recording, or choose the setup guide for the task you need. Need dictation without internet? Follow how to use Utter offline on Mac and iPhone, including model downloads and an offline test.

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What is Utter?

Utter is a voice-to-text app that converts speech into clean, formatted text. Speak naturally, then let Utter transcribe and format your words for apps like email, notes, and chat.

Quick Start

Get up and running with Utter in under 2 minutes

Installation

Download and install Utter on macOS or iOS

Features

Explore all of Utter’s powerful features

Use Utter for Free

Compare local-model setup with provider-billed API keys

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Key Features

Transform your voice into emails, notes, summaries, and custom formats with built-in and custom modes.
Press a hotkey to start dictating instantly from anywhere on your Mac. No need to switch apps or click buttons.
Choose a supported voice language and use a mode for translation. See dictation and translation language settings; coverage depends on the selected model.
Use Utter with any app where you can type - email, Slack, Notion, VS Code, and more.
Choose local models for on-device processing. Cloud providers have their own policies, and recordings and transcripts can remain in your Utter history. See the offline setup guide.
For meeting transcripts, learn how to rename speakers and correct speaker assignments. For hands-free recording or sending finished text to another app, use Shortcuts, URL schemes, and completion commands.

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Available Platforms

macOS

Full-featured desktop application with global shortcut support

iOS

Mobile app available on the App Store

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Getting Help

If you run into any issues or have questions: