AriaType is your private, local voice keyboard.
It runs quietly in the background. When you want to type, just hold a shortcut key (Shift+Space by default), speak naturally, and release. AriaType instantly transcribes your speech and types it into the active application—whether it's VS Code, Slack, Notion, or your browser.
Local-first. Privacy-first. No data leaves your device.
Built for daily writing and messaging—local-first, privacy-first, and effortless:
- 🔒 Local First & Private First: Your voice data never leaves your computer.
- ✨ AI Polish: Automatically removes filler words ("um", "uh"), fixes grammar, and formats your text perfectly.
- 🚀 Blazing Fast: Speak and see text instantly.
- 🌍 100+ Languages: Supports English, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Japanese, Korean, and more.
- 💻 Cross-Platform: Native support for macOS (Apple Silicon/Intel) and Windows.
- Hold your hotkey (
Shift+Space). - Speak your mind.
- Release to see your text appear instantly.
Download the latest release for your OS:
- macOS: Download .dmg (Universal for Apple Silicon & Intel)
- Windows: Download .exe
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Global Hotkey | Works in any application. Customizable key combinations. |
| Smart Pill | Minimal floating indicator shows recording status and audio levels. |
| Speed / Accuracy Modes | Choose what you care about most for the moment. |
| One-Tap Rewrite | Make text Formal, Concise, or Fix Grammar instantly. |
| Privacy First | Offline-capable. No data collection unless you opt-in to anonymous analytics. |
- Install & Launch AriaType.
- Grant Permissions (Microphone & Accessibility).
- Download a Model (one-time): We recommend the Base model for a good balance of speed and accuracy.
- Set Your Language: Auto-detect works great, or lock it to your primary language.
- Try it out: Open a text editor, hold
Shift+Space, and say "Hello world".
- Issues: GitHub Issues
- Discussions: GitHub Discussions
- Website: ariatype.com
Licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 (AGPL-3.0). See LICENSE for details.
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