If you spend most of your day typing, writing emails, strategy notes, or AI prompts, you’ll want to try MacWhisper.
It’s a simple but powerful dictation and transcription app for Mac that uses OpenAI’s Whisper technology to convert your voice into text instantly and accurately (99.5% of the time in my experience).
Press one key, start talking, and your words appear in any text field, whether that’s an email, Google Doc, or ChatGPT prompt.
For me, typing speed averages 50 words per minute. With MacWhisper, that jumps to around 180–200 words per minute.
It means less time at the keyboard and more time focused on thinking, creating, and problem-solving (sometimes I’m also problem-creating!).
The free version works well for everyday dictation. The Pro version adds on-device transcription for audio files, meetings, and videos – with no data leaving your computer.
You can even integrate it with tools like ChatGPT or Notion to turn voice notes straight into structured content.
If you’re on a Mac, I think it’s one of the most practical productivity upgrades you can make.
View a demo of MacWhisper
