The models are open source and run locally. Speech-to-text shouldn't cost money or require subscriptions. I built Pipit because I wanted something simple and well-made without the frustration of other apps.

How does Pipit compare to other dictation apps?

Every detail was designed for speed and seamless integration. The overlay appears instantly with zero lag, hotkeys are optimized to feel natural, and transcription is fast. Many dictation apps keep clipboard and transcription history separate—some even overwrite your clipboard. Pipit unifies everything in one searchable history.

Does Pipit use the cloud?

Only if you enable AI post-processing. All transcription happens locally on your Mac—cloud services are used exclusively for optional AI enhancements.

Which devices does Pipit support?

macOS only. We're focused on making the best Mac experience first.

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Pipit

Pipit: Fast, invisible,
actually free.

The macOS voice-to-text app that runs locally with a seamless workflow.

Native Swift. Free forever.

Download Pipit

macOS 15.0+ required

Pipit app interface showing voice transcription settings, clipboard history, and smart dictionary features on macOS

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Type With Your Voice

Pipit runs quietly in the background. Just press a key to start.

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Press Option

Hold your hotkey to activate the listening overlay instantly.

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Speak Naturally

Pipit transcribes your voice in real-time using local AI.

I am not crazy!

Paste Anywhere

Release the key to paste text directly into your active app.

What's Different

Strong UX focus. Every action saves you fractions of a second.

Unified Timeline

Clipboard and transcriptions in one searchable history. Find that API key or the note you dictated last week.

Actually Invisible

Hold hotkey, speak, release. Text appears at your cursor. No windows, no app switching.

Bring Your Own Key

Use your Open Router API key and pay pennies per month.

AI That Formats For You

Raw transcription in, polished text out. Perfect for emails, messages, notes—whatever you're writing.

Raw transcription

hey can you send me the report by end of day also i wanted to follow up on the meeting notes from yesterday and make sure we have everything ready for the presentation thanks

After AI formatting

Hey,

Can you send me the report by end of day?

Also, I wanted to follow up on the meeting notes from yesterday and make sure we have everything ready for the presentation.

Thanks!

Smart punctuationProper capitalizationEmail-ready spacingRemoves filler words

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Quick Actions

Command Your Mac

40+ built-in actions. Zero latency. Zero typing.

"google weather"

Opens Google search for 'weather'

"ask claude..."

Sends query directly to Claude.ai

"open zoom"

Launches Zoom instantly

"open wifi"

Opens System Settings → WiFi

+ many more for Spotify, Notion, Slack, and System Controls

More Features

Adaptive Dictionary

Pipit learns how you speak. Names, jargon, technical terms—it remembers and corrects them automatically.

"next js" → Next.js

"john" → Jon

File Transcription

Drop any audio or video file. Get a full transcript in seconds—processed entirely on your Mac.

MP3, M4A, WAV, MP4, MOV

FAQ

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Pipit: Fast, invisible,actually free.