Whisper Dictator
Offline voice-to-text with Whisper AI. Free & private.
What it does
Turn your voice into text instantly, right on your PC. Whisper Dictator uses OpenAI's Whisper model running 100% locally — no internet needed, no cloud processing, no subscription. Just press a hotkey, speak, and your words appear wherever your cursor is. Supports 99 languages, works offline, and your audio never leaves your machine. Free tier includes 7 transcriptions/day, with affordable plans for unlimited use.
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