Offline Dictation
Speak into notes without giving up control.
Capture speech directly into editable notes on Mac with local, offline, multilingual, or connected transcription routes.
Direct answer
Can you dictate notes offline on a Mac?
Yes. Hibiscus supports local and offline dictation routes that turn speech into editable notes on your Mac. It also supports multilingual or connected engines when you choose them.
- Local and offline routes
- Editable note output
- Multiple engine families
Dictation belongs inside the note
Speech becomes editable writing instead of a separate transcript you must move between apps.
Choose the engine that fits
Start with a simple default, then choose local, offline, multilingual, or connected transcription when the job calls for it.
Capture from anywhere
Open Quick Capture with a system shortcut, dictate the thought, and save it without breaking your flow.
- Press ⇧⌘U
- Speak or type the thought
- Press Return to save an editable note
Clear answers
Common questions.
Does offline dictation need internet?
A local route does not require internet once its required model is available on the Mac.
Is the transcript editable?
Yes. Dictation lands in an editable note.
Can Hibiscus transcribe audio files?
Yes. Recordings can become editable, searchable transcripts.
