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Description
Apple Dictation is an integrated feature in macOS that allows users to input text by speaking in any application where text can be entered. Once the feature is activated, users can initiate it using the Microphone key, a personalized keyboard shortcut, or by selecting Start Dictation, and can terminate it with the Escape key, the same shortcut, or the Microphone key again. For those using Apple silicon Macs, it is possible to continue typing while dictating, with Dictation resuming listening once keyboard activity ceases. Users can issue spoken commands to insert emoji, punctuation marks, new lines, and new paragraphs, and the system can automatically add commas, periods, and question marks in supported languages. Dictation is capable of handling text of any length and will cease automatically after 30 seconds of no detected speech input. If macOS is unsure about a particular word, it highlights the text for users to either choose an alternative or make a manual correction. Additionally, users can enable multiple Dictation languages and switch between them during their speech, while also having the option to select their preferred microphone or allow macOS to make that choice automatically. This flexibility makes Apple Dictation a powerful tool for enhancing productivity and accessibility across macOS applications.
Description
Take Dictation is a macOS dictation application designed specifically for Apple silicon Macs operating on macOS 26 or newer. This app efficiently transforms spoken English into written text within any text field of applications like Mail, Notes, and Messages. All voice recognition and text refinement processes are carried out locally on the Mac, ensuring that no audio recordings or transcripts are uploaded elsewhere. Users have the flexibility to initiate and halt dictation using a keyboard shortcut, customize microphone and dictation preferences, and implement fixed cleanup protocols to eliminate filler phrases and insert punctuation seamlessly, all without the need for rewriting through a chatbot. Aimed at Mac users looking to draft responses, notes, and varied lengths of text verbally, the app offers a 14-day trial period and is available for purchase via a one-time household license, eliminating the necessity for an account or ongoing subscription. This makes it a convenient choice for those who prefer dictation over typing.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
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Integrations
Apple Mail
No
Apple Notes
No
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
$39 one-time
A household license costs $39 one time, with no subscription or renewal. It includes all features, updates, a fully featured 14-day trial, and a 30-day refund. Organization licenses are priced by user count.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
Yes
iPad App
Yes
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
Yes
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
Yes
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Apple
Founded
1976
Country
United States
Website
support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/use-dictation-mh40584/mac
Vendor Details
Company Name
Shifted Music
Country
United States
Website
takedictation.com