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VoiceTypr runs on macOS and Windows with minimal system requirements. However, certain features require specific configurations.

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macOS Requirements

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Operating System

  • macOS 13.0 (Ventura) or later is required
  • VoiceTypr is fully signed and notarized by Apple
  • Runs natively on both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs

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Disk Space

  • 3-4 GB of free disk space for AI models
  • Model sizes vary:
    • Tiny models: ~75 MB
    • Base models: ~142 MB
    • Small models: ~466 MB
    • Medium models: ~1.5 GB
    • Large models: ~2.9 GB

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Required Permissions

Microphone Access

Required to record your voice for transcription.How to grant:
  1. Open VoiceTypr
  2. Go to Advanced settings
  3. Click “Grant” for Microphone permission
  4. Allow in System Settings when prompted
Required for global hotkeys to work system-wide and for automatic text insertion.How to grant:
  1. Open VoiceTypr
  2. Go to Advanced settings
  3. Click “Grant” for Accessibility permission
  4. Add VoiceTypr in System Settings > Privacy & Security > Accessibility
Without Accessibility permission, hotkeys won’t work when other apps are in focus.

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Windows Requirements

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Operating System

  • Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11
  • No special permissions required - works out of the box

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Disk Space

  • 3-4 GB of free disk space for AI models
  • Same model sizes as macOS (see above)

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GPU Support

VoiceTypr automatically detects and uses your GPU for 5-10x faster transcription:

NVIDIA

GeForce, RTX, or Quadro series GPUsUpdate drivers →

AMD

Radeon series GPUsUpdate drivers →

Intel

Intel Iris Xe or Arc series GPUsUpdate drivers →
VoiceTypr automatically falls back to CPU if GPU acceleration is unavailable.

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Hardware Acceleration

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Metal (macOS)

  • Automatic hardware acceleration on all Macs
  • Uses Metal GPU for Whisper models
  • Uses Apple Neural Engine for Parakeet models (Apple Silicon only)

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GPU (Windows)

  • Automatic detection and usage when available
  • 5-10x faster than CPU-only transcription
  • Requires up-to-date graphics drivers
Keep graphics drivers updated for best performance. Outdated drivers may prevent GPU acceleration.

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Microphone Requirements

Any microphone works with VoiceTypr:
  • Built-in laptop microphone
  • USB microphone
  • Bluetooth headset
  • External audio interface
For best accuracy, use a quality microphone in a quiet environment. Built-in mics work well for most use cases.

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Network Requirements

VoiceTypr works 100% offline for core transcription features.
Internet connection is only required for:
  • Initial app download and installation
  • Downloading AI models
  • AI Enhancement features (Groq/Gemini)
  • License activation
  • Automatic updates
Once models are downloaded, transcription works completely offline.