MyWords

Make room
for your voice.

Turn what you say into text for emails, notes and messages. Download MyWords, get set up, and give your keyboard a break.

  • 30 minutes of speech, free
  • No account or credit card
  • Your voice stays on your Mac

MyWords for Mac

Version 3.4.1 · 7.9 MB

Download for Mac

For macOS 26.0 or later
on a Mac with Apple silicon (M1 or newer).

Check your Mac

Three steps to get started.

Keep this page handy while you set up MyWords.

  1. Open your download

    Find MyWords-3.4.1.dmg in your Downloads folder and double-click it.

  2. Drag it to Applications

    In the window that opens, drag the MyWords icon onto the Applications folder. Then open MyWords from Applications.

  3. Make it work your way

    Follow the setup screens to choose your speech and writing options and a keyboard shortcut. Some options need a one-time download.

Two permissions, two simple reasons.

MyWords needs these to turn your voice into text in your apps.

Microphone

So MyWords can hear you when you start a dictation.

Accessibility

So it can put the finished text where you’re typing. Enable MyWords in System Settings when prompted.

Your first words,
without the typing.

Open a note and click where you want the text. Use your MyWords shortcut to start speaking, then stop the recording when you’re done.

Your words appear at your cursor. Give them a quick read, and you’re ready for the next thought.

Something to try saying

“Remember to pick up bread on the way home.”

Speak naturally. MyWords takes care of the typing.

A few useful answers.

Something else getting in the way? The support guide covers common problems.

Will it work on my Mac?

Open the Apple menu at the top left of your screen and choose About This Mac. You’ll need:

  • An Apple chip: M1 or newer. Intel Macs are not supported.
  • macOS 26.0 or later.

MyWords is a Mac app. It is not available for Windows, iPhone or iPad.

Do I need the internet?

You’ll need one to download the app and any speech or writing tools you choose during setup. Once those are ready, you can dictate offline. Your recordings and text stay on your Mac.

How does the free trial work?

You get 30 minutes of transcribed speech in total, counted as you use it. There’s no card to enter and no automatic charge. After those minutes, you’ll need a licence to keep transcribing.

Buy it once and the key arrives by email. See pricing.

Can I transcribe saved audio?

MyWords turns speech from your microphone into text. It does not import audio files or saved voice memos.

Why isn’t my text appearing?

Make sure your cursor is in a place you can type. Then open System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility and check that MyWords is enabled.

If MyWords cannot hear you, check its Microphone permission in the same Privacy & Security settings.