Mac
SnailText for Mac.
Voice typing in any text field. Audio never leaves your machine. Notarised by Apple — no security prompts on first launch.
.dmg installer · ~80 MB · v0.3.0
No account needed to start. Free with the compact local models.
Intel Macs aren't supported yet — we only ship and test on Apple Silicon (M1 or later). If you need Intel support, email support@snailtext.app and we'll prioritise it based on demand.
Three steps after install
- 1
Open the .dmg, drag SnailText into Applications, launch it.
- 2
Grant Accessibility permission when prompted — that's how the global hotkey works without focusing the app window.
- 3
Press ⌘ Shift Space in any app and start talking.
System requirements
- Operating system
- macOS 12 (Monterey) or newer
- Architecture
- Apple Silicon (M1 or later)
- RAM
- 4 GB minimum
- Disk space
- ~150 MB plus model files
Notarised by Apple — no security warnings on first launch. Intel Macs are not supported.
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