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Download AlphaDictate

First launch checks your microphone, helps you choose a model, and confirms the dictation shortcut.

Windows

Recommended

Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit. Installs per user and updates automatically.

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v0.16.1 · about 114 MB · all releases

Microsoft Store

New

The same app, installed and updated through Microsoft Store.

Get AlphaDictate from Microsoft Store
The same license key works in both versions.

Linux

Planned

Ubuntu 24.04 / GNOME first, as a .deb. Other desktops later.

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First run

A short setup to get you started.

First-run screen: hardware check with a live microphone level meter
01

Check the mic

A live level meter shows which device is listening.

First-run screen: choosing the Fast, Balanced or Best model tier
02

Pick a tier

The model downloads in the background while you finish setup.

First-run screen: confirming the dictation shortcut
03

Press the shortcut

Ctrl+Space by default. Choose another keyboard shortcut or a middle/side mouse button.

What you need

Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit
A microphone — a headset or laptop mic is fine
An NVIDIA, AMD or Intel GPU with a Vulkan driver — many integrated graphics qualify
About 0.2–1.1 GB for one model, depending on the tier

Windows says "unrecognized app"?

New installers without a reputation trip Microsoft SmartScreen. Click More info, then Run anyway. The installer is published only through our GitHub releases page; nothing else is bundled.

Updates

Direct installs check GitHub for updates and download them in the background; the update is applied on restart. Store installs are updated by Microsoft Store. Audio and transcripts are not included in update checks.