> ## 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.

# Introduction

> Type 4x faster with your voice using Utter

Utter lets you speak naturally and get clean, formatted text in your apps in seconds.

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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.

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  <Card title="Quick Start" icon="rocket" href="/quickstart">
    Get up and running with Utter in under 2 minutes
  </Card>

  <Card title="Installation" icon="download" href="/installation">
    Download and install Utter on macOS or iOS
  </Card>

  <Card title="Features" icon="stars" href="/features/ai-prompts">
    Explore all of Utter's powerful features
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  <Card title="Use Utter for Free" icon="gift" href="/guides/use-utter-for-free">
    Use Utter 100% free and unlimited with your own keys or local models
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## Key Features

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  <Accordion title="Modes" icon="wand-magic-sparkles">
    Transform your voice into emails, notes, summaries, and custom formats with built-in and custom modes.
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  <Accordion title="Global Keyboard Shortcut" icon="keyboard">
    Press a hotkey to start dictating instantly from anywhere on your Mac. No need to switch apps or click buttons.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="50+ Languages" icon="globe">
    Speak in over 50 languages with automatic translation capabilities.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Works Anywhere" icon="browsers">
    Use Utter with any app where you can type - email, Slack, Notion, VS Code, and more.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Privacy First" icon="shield-check">
    Zero data retention. Your audio is processed and immediately discarded.
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## Available Platforms

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  <Card title="macOS" icon="apple">
    Full-featured desktop application with global shortcut support
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  <Card title="iOS" icon="mobile">
    Mobile app available on the App Store
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## Getting Help

If you run into any issues or have questions:

* Check our [Troubleshooting Guide](/troubleshooting/common-issues)
* [Contact us](https://utter.to/contact-us)