Privy - AI-Powered Transcription for macOS

Minimalist. Private. Powerful.

Transform Speech to Text with Effortless Precision

Privy is a minimalistic macOS app that turns your audio into text using advanced AI - all while keeping your data completely private and local to your device. Now with optional OpenAI cloud integration for enhanced accuracy!

🎯 Core Features

Three Ways to Transcribe

• 🎙️ Live Recording - One-click recording.

• 📁 File Upload - Drag & drop support for MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, and MP4 files.

• ⚡ System-Wide Dictation - Global hotkey (⌘D) inserts transcribed text directly into any app

🔒 Privacy-First Design

• 100% Local Processing - Your audio never leaves your Mac (unless you choose to use OpenAI cloud).

• No Cloud Dependencies - Works completely offline with local models.

• No Data Collection - What you say stays with you.

🧠 Intelligent AI Transcription

• Multiple Model Options - Choose between speed and accuracy
• OpenAI Integration - Optional cloud transcription for superior accuracy.

• Dual Display Modes - Clean text or segments

• Real-time Progress - Watch your transcription unfold

✨ Standout Features

🎨 Minimalist Interface

Clean, distraction-free design that feels native to macOS. Every element serves a purpose.

📋 Smart Organization

• History Management - Automatic saving with search

🎵 Audio Preview

Built-in player to review your recordings before transcription.

🪟 Floating Dictation Panel

Elegant, draggable overlay that works across all applications. Dictate into email, documents, chat apps - anywhere you need text.

☁️ NEW: OpenAI-Enhanced Transcription

• Whisper API Integration - State-of-the-art cloud transcription when you need perfect accuracy.

• API Key Management - Securely store your OpenAI API key in macOS Keychain.

• Usage Tracking - Monitor your OpenAI usage and estimated costs.

• Seamless Fallback - Automatically switches to local processing if OpenAI is unavailable.

☁️ NEW: OpenAI-Enhanced Formatting

• Create perfect linkedin, instagram posts all through dictation.
• Create custom modes to suit your specific needs of formatting.
• Track the costs separately for using the formatting API.
• Can combine local model transcription with openAI based formatting.

🚀 Perfect For

• Content Creators - Transcribe podcasts, videos, and interviews

• Students & Researchers - Convert lectures and research notes

• Writers - Speak your thoughts directly into any writing app

• Professionals - Meeting notes and voice memos

• Accessibility - Alternative input method for typing

💡 Why Choose Privy?

🔐 Privacy With Flexibility

Choose between complete privacy with local models or enhanced accuracy with OpenAI integration.

🎯 Focused Simplicity

No bloated features or confusing interfaces. Just elegant transcription that works.

⚡ Lightning Fast

Local processing means instant results without internet dependency, or opt for cloud accuracy when needed.

🎨 Native macOS Experience

Built specifically for Mac users who appreciate quality design and seamless integration.

📋 Technical Specifications

• Supported Audio: MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, MP4

• System Requirements: macOS 14.0+

• Processing: Local AI (Whisper models) + Optional OpenAI Whisper API

• Languages: Multiple languages with varying quality, exceptional results for English

• OpenAI Models: Whisper-1 with adjustable settings

🎁 What You Get

✅ Full macOS App - Native, optimized experience

✅ Multiple AI Models - From fast to ultra-accurate

✅ Unlimited Local Transcriptions - No usage limits or subscriptions

✅ System-Wide Dictation - Works in every app

✅ OpenAI Integration - When you need maximum accuracy

✅ Secure Key Storage - API keys stored in macOS Keychain

✅ Complete Control - Choose between privacy and accuracy

✅ Free Updates - Continuous improvements

For professionals, creators, and anyone who values their privacy while needing powerful transcription capabilities.

One purchase. Lifetime access.

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