Talk to Type

What is Talk to Type

TalkToType is a desktop app for Windows and Mac that combines push-to-talk voice dictation with meeting recording and transcription. It allows you to dictate text into any application by holding a hotkey, speaking, and releasing — the text appears at your cursor. It also records meetings from your own computer (microphone and speakers) without joining as a bot, providing live transcripts and AI summaries.

How to use Talk to Type

1. Install the app (small installer, under a minute).
2. Open it and pick your language — your 14-day free trial starts automatically.
3. Talk — press Alt+Q (Windows) or ⌘+⌥ (Mac) and your words land at your cursor. Hit record for a live meeting transcript.
4. It's yours — every recording becomes an MP3 plus a clean text file on your own computer.

Features of Talk to Type

• Dictate into anything — hold a key, speak, release; works in any text field (email, ChatGPT, Slack, Word, browser search bar).
• Record meetings without a bot — captures both microphone and speaker audio; no "bot has joined" notification.
• Live checklists — create a list of talking points before a meeting; AI ticks them off as they come up.
• Eleven languages, one hotkey — set primary and secondary languages; tap F8 to flip output between them.
• Upload existing audio files — drag MP3, WAV, M4A, or OGG files for transcript and AI summary.
• Premium transcript upgrade — upgrade recordings with Gemini Pro for better accuracy, speaker labels, and timestamps.
• AI summaries — overview, decisions, and action items.
• Custom dictionary — add names and jargon for correct spelling.
• Full-text search across sessions.
• Privacy-first — audio stays on your computer; goes directly to the speech-to-text provider, not through TalkToType servers.

Use Cases of Talk to Type

• Vibe coders — speak prompts directly into Cursor, Copilot, or ChatGPT for sharper AI output.
• Recruiters — use live checklists to ensure all questions are covered during interviews.
• Sales — capture discovery calls without a bot; pull out needs for CRM.
• Managers — get summaries and action items automatically after meetings.
• Consultants — capture client requirements with premium transcripts for reports.
• Researchers & journalists — upload interview audio files for searchable transcripts.

Pricing

Every plan starts with a 14-day free trial, no credit card needed.

FAQ

Is my audio private? Yes. Audio files stay on your computer. For transcription, audio goes directly from your computer to the speech-to-text provider — TalkToType never stores it. With the Lifetime License, you bring your own key and choose the provider.

Can I try before I buy? Yes, 14 days with every feature included, no credit card needed.

Does it work with Teams, Zoom, Google Meet? Yes, and any other platform. TalkToType records from your own computer — no bot joins the call.

Which languages does it support? Eleven languages. Set a primary and secondary language and flip between them with F8.

What is a premium transcript? An upgraded transcript using a heavier AI model for better accuracy on important recordings. Pro plan includes 1200 minutes/month.

Can I drop in an old recording? Yes — drag MP3, WAV, M4A, or OGG files into the app.