TongueType
Converts speech to text instantly via hotkey, transcribes audio files, and supports 12 languages with auto-detection.
Launch screenshots from Product Hunt, May 2026
A local speech-to-text tool that converts spoken words into text instantly, solving the problem of slow typing. It targets individual users, professionals, and businesses on Apple Silicon Macs, including developers, support teams, and general consumers. It is positioned as a privacy-focused alternative to cloud-based dictation, with all processing done on-device and no subscription required.
Key features
- Hold-to-talk dictation with hotkey
- Transcribe audio files (WAV, MP3, MP4, MOV)
- 12 languages with auto-detection
- Local processing, no cloud
- Customizable hotkey and settings
- Postprocessing rules for transcripts
- iCloud sync across Macs
- Overlay with waveform and timer
- Rainbow mode and color themes
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ICP
- Consumers general
- Freelancers solopreneurs
- Customer support teams