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Tinta Voice
About Tinta Voice
Tinta Voice is a native macOS utility that converts speech to text entirely offline using local machine learning on Apple Silicon. It allows users to press a hotkey, speak naturally, and have text appear at the cursor position in any text field without cloud processing. The tool supports system-wide push-to-talk dictation, enabling faster writing of emails, notes, code comments, and chat messages. It also transcribes local audio or video files into text with optional timestamps, exporting in formats like TXT, Markdown, or SRT. Designed for privacy, Tinta Voice does not send recordings or transcripts to external servers, ensuring all data remains on the user’s device. The application includes a 3-day free trial and a 14-day money-back guarantee, with a one-time license fee covering lifetime updates and offline use.
Key features
- Push-to-talk system dictation
- Local file transcription for audio and video
- Markdown and SRT export with timestamps
- Native Apple Silicon neural acceleration
- Works in every text field without copy-paste
- Floating card for text when cursor is inactive
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- No recurring subscriptions or usage quotas
Use cases
- Writing emails and documents with voice dictation
- Transcribing meeting recordings or lectures locally
- Converting YouTube videos or downloaded media into text
Pros
- Runs entirely offline with local speech recognition
- Supports system-wide dictation in any text field
- Transcribes local audio and video files with timestamps
- One-time purchase with lifetime updates included
- Designed for privacy with no cloud processing or tracking
Cons
- Requires macOS 14 Sonoma or later and Apple Silicon Mac
- Initial setup requires internet to download the speech model
- No free tier beyond the 3-day trial
- Does not support Windows or non-Apple Silicon Macs
Frequently asked questions about Tinta Voice
Can I try Tinta Voice before buying?
Yes. The trial is fully featured for 3 days, requires no account, and does not ask for a credit card.
What are the system requirements for Tinta Voice?
Tinta Voice requires macOS 14 Sonoma or later and an Apple Silicon Mac (M1, M2, M3, M4, or newer) for local machine learning acceleration.
Does Tinta Voice need an internet connection to work?
You need internet access during initial setup to download the local speech model. Once downloaded, all speech-to-text processing runs locally and works completely offline.
How does Tinta Voice protect my privacy?
Tinta does not send dictation audio or transcript text to cloud transcription APIs. After initial model setup, speech-to-text runs locally on your Mac, and the app contains no tracking or telemetry.
Does Tinta Voice support multiple languages?
Yes, Tinta Voice supports system-wide dictation and file transcription in multiple languages using optimized local multilingual models.
What happens if my cursor is not in a text field when I dictate?
Tinta never silently drops your text. If the active focus isn't an editable field, a floating card appears with your transcription, a Copy button, and a 15-second countdown. You can paste the text manually if needed.