Language Support

Dicta supports transcription in over 26 languages, with automatic language detection available.

Supported Languages

Dicta supports a wide range of languages including:

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Portuguese
  • Dutch
  • Polish
  • Russian
  • Chinese
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • And many more…

The exact languages available depend on the AI model you choose.

Auto-Detect Language

When enabled, Dicta automatically detects the language you’re speaking and transcribes accordingly. This is useful for multilingual users who switch between languages.

To enable:

  1. Open Dicta settings
  2. Go to Languages
  3. Toggle “Auto-detect language” on

Manual Language Selection

If you primarily use one language, you can set it as your default:

  1. Open Dicta settings
  2. Go to Languages
  3. Select your preferred language from the list

Model-Specific Language Support

Different AI models support different sets of languages:

  • WhisperKit models: Support 99+ languages
  • Parakeet v2: English only (highest accuracy for English)
  • Parakeet v3: 25 European languages

Choose a model that supports your language needs. See Models for more details.