Dictate Anywhere,
Type Instantly
Press a hotkey, speak naturally, and watch your words appear. Choose on-device AI for privacy or cloud models like OpenAI for maximum accuracy. Your voice, your choice.
"so I was thinking we should probably like move the deadline to next week because the team they haven't finished the testing yet"
"I think we should move the deadline to next week because the team hasn't finished testing yet."
Dictation that
just works
SonicType lives in your menu bar, ready to transcribe whenever you need it. No apps to switch, no windows to open.
Privacy First
Choose on-device processing for complete privacy, or use cloud models like OpenAI when you need maximum accuracy.
Hold-to-Talk
Hold your hotkey to record, release to transcribe and paste. Works in any app, anywhere.
AI Grammar Fix
On-device LLM corrects grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Your casual speech becomes polished text.
Multiple AI Engines
WhisperKit for on-device speed, or OpenAI and other cloud models for state-of-the-art accuracy.
Menu Bar Native
Lightweight menu bar app that stays out of your way. No Dock icon, no clutter, just results.
Multi-Language
Transcribe in 50+ languages. WhisperKit auto-detects your language or you can set a preference.
How it works
From voice to text in three simple steps
Hold Key
Press and hold your hotkey (default: Right Control or Right Option) to start recording.
Speak
Talk naturally while holding the key. Don't worry about grammar—AI handles it.
Release
Release the key. Corrected text is automatically pasted into your active app.
Requires Apple Silicon
SonicType uses Apple's Neural Engine for on-device AI. Requires a Mac with M1, M2, M3, or newer chip running macOS 14 Sonoma or later.
Frequently asked questions
It's your choice. Use on-device mode with WhisperKit for complete privacy—your voice never leaves your Mac. Or enable cloud models like OpenAI for maximum accuracy when privacy isn't a concern.
On-device WhisperKit achieves over 95% accuracy for clear speech. Cloud models like OpenAI can deliver even higher accuracy. The AI grammar correction further improves readability.
Whisper supports 50+ languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, and many more. SonicType can auto-detect your language or you can set a preferred language in settings.
SonicType is optimized for Apple Silicon and uses the Neural Engine for inference, which is separate from CPU/GPU. It runs efficiently in the background with minimal resource usage when idle.
Yes. You can toggle grammar correction on/off in settings. When disabled, you get raw transcription output directly from WhisperKit.
Yes! On-device mode with WhisperKit works completely offline after the initial model download. Cloud models require an internet connection.
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Download for MacRequires macOS 14+ and Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3)