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On-device voice dictation. Open-source, local-first, private by default.
Core dictation is free and runs entirely on your machine. AI writing features are optional and only use your own LLM provider.
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- Download the latest release for macOS 14+ or Windows 10+.
- Open Glimpse and complete the one-question setup.
- Press your hotkey, speak, and your words land at your cursor.
Speech models live in Settings → Models. AI writing is in Settings → Providers.
- Local transcription, offline, ANE-accelerated on Apple Silicon.
- Custom dictionary for names, brands, and terms.
- Auto Dictionary that picks up your words on its own.
- Replacements: say "my address," get the full thing.
- History and search.
Included in the 14-day trial, then a one-time license:
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Library: drop in audio or video, scrub the synced transcript, assign speakers, export to
.txt,.md,.srt,.vtt. - AI Cleanup with your own LLM.
- Edit Mode: highlight text, say what you want, watch it rewrite in place.
- Personalization: different tones per app or site, with snippets.
- Local API: an OpenAI-compatible speech endpoint on your machine.
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CLI: an optional
glimpseterminal command.
- Personalization Snippets
- CLI
- Analytics
- Installing FFmpeg: macOS · Windows
Transcription stays on-device by default. Glimpse never collects your transcripts, audio, prompts, or API keys. Anonymous usage telemetry is tied to a random install ID, not your identity, and stored in the EU. See Analytics for the full breakdown. Opt out anytime in Settings → App.
If you enable an external LLM provider, text for Cleanup, Edit Mode, and Personalization is sent to that provider when those features run. Your API key stays local.
- Found a bug or have a request? Open an issue.
- Want to help? See the Contributing Guide.