Voice to text for Zed

Dictate code and comments in Zed with on-device AI. Write faster — completely private and offline.

Type at the speed of thought

Your voice never leaves your Mac. Dicta uses state-of-the-art AI models that run entirely locally for complete privacy and offline use.

Transcribe in multiple languages with automatic detection. Perfect for multilingual workflows.

Press your custom shortcut and start dictating. Push-to-talk or toggle mode - you choose what works best.

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Most people speak 3x faster than they type. Unlock your natural speed.

150+ words per minute

Dicta types text directly into whichever app you're using. Emails, documents, chat apps - dictate anywhere you can type.

Everything you need to transform your voice into text effortlessly

Choose from WhisperKit and Parakeet models. From lightweight to highly accurate, pick the one that fits your needs.

Add technical terms, names, and jargon to improve transcription accuracy for your specific vocabulary.

Create shortcuts that expand into full phrases. Say "sig" and get your email signature automatically.

Track your dictation streaks, words per minute, and total words dictated. See your progress over time.

Automatically fix grammar, remove filler words like "um" and "uh", and add smart punctuation.

Automatically lower or mute other audio when recording. Focus on your dictation without distractions.

Access all your past transcriptions with full audio playback. Search, copy, or re-use any previous recording.

Switch between languages naturally. Dicta automatically detects and transcribes in the language you're speaking.

Start dictating from anywhere with a customizable keyboard shortcut. Works system-wide across all apps.

Hold to dictate or toggle recording on/off. Choose the mode that matches your workflow.

Dicta starts automatically when you log in, always ready when you need it. Runs quietly in your menu bar.

No cloud, no servers, no data collection. Your voice and transcriptions stay on your Mac, always.