TypeFree for macOS
Speak instead of type with TypeFree On-Device dictation and cleanup that keep confidential writing on your Mac by default. Use TypeFree Cloud only when you choose it.
Local first. Free where supported.
Create a free account and use the local TypeFree workflow indefinitely on supported Macs. 100 TypeFree Cloud minutes each month are included only when you choose Cloud; Standard and Pro add more Cloud time, larger dictionaries, Audio Import, custom prompts, and BYOK/self-hosted model control.
.dmg · macOS 26+ · Apple Silicon
How to install
Open the .dmg
The download is a standard macOS disk image. Double-click to open.
Drag to Applications
The .dmg shows TypeFree next to a shortcut to your Applications folder. Drag one onto the other.
Open from Applications
First launch asks for permission to use your microphone. Grant it; TypeFree only opens the mic while you're holding the dictation key.
System requirements
- macOS 26 (Tahoe) or laterBuilt natively for the latest macOS APIs; older versions are not supported.
- Apple Silicon MacTypeFree is built for M-series hardware because serious on-device AI needs unified memory and modern Apple ML acceleration.
- 16 GB unified memory recommendedBest for the full local path. 8 GB Apple Silicon Macs can use TypeFree Cloud fallback; 24 GB+ is ideal for larger local models and long sessions.
- ~8 GB of disk spaceOn-device ASR and cleanup models live on your Mac. Cloud fallback does not require local model storage.
- Internet for account sync onlyRequired for sign-in, billing, cloud-minute accounting, updates, and optional TypeFree Cloud. Default local dictation and cleanup stay on-device.
- Microphone accessGranted via System Settings → Privacy & Security on first dictation.
Why you can trust this download
Signed and notarized by Bellarivia Limited (the legal entity behind TypeFree). macOS verifies the signature against Apple's notarization service before launch — if anything has been tampered with, your Mac refuses to open it. Updates ship via Sparkle, signed with EdDSA; older versions never auto-overwrite a newer one.