Frequently Asked Questions

WhisperTyping is a voice-to-text application for Windows that lets you dictate text anywhere on your computer using state-of-the-art AI speech recognition. The transcribed text is automatically typed using a virtual keyboard, making it work in any application.

Check out our Getting Started guide for a step-by-step walkthrough of setting up and using WhisperTyping.

WhisperTyping supports 57 languages:

• Afrikaans, Arabic, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Belarusian, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese, Croatian
• Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, Galician, German, Greek
• Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Kannada, Kazakh, Korean
• Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Maori, Marathi, Nepali, Norwegian, Persian, Polish
• Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, Tagalog
• Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Welsh

Yes! WhisperTyping uses a virtual keyboard to type the transcribed text, so it works in any application where you can type - word processors, email clients, web browsers, chat applications, and more.

WhisperTyping transcribes speech in the language being spoken. It does not translate between languages. If you need translation, you can use the AI Rewrite mode to translate selected text after dictation.

We're currently working on a Mac version of WhisperTyping. Stay tuned for updates!

WhisperTyping requires an internet connection as the speech recognition is processed in the cloud for optimal accuracy. This allows us to use the most advanced AI models without putting strain on your computer.

Yes, WhisperTyping offers generous free minutes with 10 extra free minutes every week. Visit our pricing page for pricing details on unlimited plans.

WhisperTyping offers four tiers: Free (generous free minutes), Personal, Professional, and Medical. The Personal, Professional, and Medical tiers all include unlimited transcription minutes. Professional adds Ultra accuracy mode and advanced features, while Medical includes medical-grade transcription optimized for healthcare terminology.

Yes! Your subscription is personal, and you can install WhisperTyping on as many computers as you like, as long as you are the only person using it. Simply download and sign in on each computer.

Open WhisperTyping, go to Settings → General, and click "Manage Subscription". Under "Invoice History" you can view and download all your invoices as PDF.

At this time, WhisperTyping offers annual subscriptions only. We do have a generous free tier so you can try the application, and our Personal plan is already a very good deal for unlimited dictation.

Open WhisperTyping, go to Settings → General, and click "Manage Subscription". From there you can cancel your subscription. You can also contact us through our contact page for assistance.

• Windows 10 or Windows 11
• A working microphone
• Internet connection
• Minimal disk space (~300MB)

Your dictation history and transcripts are stored only on your local computer. WhisperTyping does not store your audio or transcripts on our servers. See our Privacy Policy for complete details on how your data is handled.

WhisperTyping checks for updates automatically. When a new version is available, you'll be notified and can install the update with one click.

• Check that your microphone is properly connected
• Ensure WhisperTyping has permission to access your microphone in Windows Privacy settings
• Try selecting a different microphone in Settings → Microphone
• Test your microphone in other applications to verify it's working

• Check your internet connection - WhisperTyping requires a stable connection
• Close other bandwidth-heavy applications

• See our tips for better accuracy
• Add custom vocabulary for names and technical terms in Settings → Vocabulary
• Try speaking more slowly and clearly
• Reduce background noise
• Set up text replacements in Settings → Replacements for common errors

This is a known limitation of the Whisper voice-to-text model. During periods of silence or when the microphone doesn't pick up clear speech, the model may "hallucinate" and produce phrases like "Thank you for watching" or repeat words. A few things help reduce this:

• Use a good quality microphone positioned close to your mouth. See our microphone tips.
• Check your microphone volume isn't too low
• Reduce background noise (TV, music, other voices)
• Avoid long pauses while recording
• The Ultra transcription model (available on Professional and Medical plans) significantly reduces hallucinations.

This is a known issue with the Whisper model, especially with short audio segments. The model may occasionally output text in a different language than what was spoken. To reduce the chance of this happening:

• Select your specific language instead of using auto-detect. You can set this in the language dropdown.
• Add vocabulary in your preferred output language in Settings.
• Record longer segments, as the model is more accurate with more audio context.
• If it happens, try the retry button (circular arrow on the toolbar) to re-transcribe on a different server.

Some sound cards have a slight delay when activating the microphone. If you notice the beginning of your speech being cut off, try:

• Switching to a different microphone or sound card
• Waiting half a second after pressing the hotkey before speaking

Some sound cards add a noticeable delay before recording starts. This is often caused by built-in audio processing such as noise reduction, echo cancellation, or audio enhancements. While these features are useful for calls, they can slow down microphone activation.

• Check your sound card or audio driver settings and disable any audio processing or enhancements
• On some systems, look in the Realtek, Intel, or manufacturer-specific audio control panel
• WhisperTyping works well even with background noise, so disabling noise reduction is fine
• If the delay persists, try using a different microphone (USB microphones often have less processing overhead)

• Check that no other application is using the same hotkey
• Try setting a different hotkey in Settings → Hotkeys
• Fully restart WhisperTyping: right-click the tray icon or toolbar and select Exit, then start the app again
• If that doesn't help, restart your computer

WhisperTyping types into whichever text field currently has focus. If the WhisperTyping window itself has focus (for example, if your last click was on the WhisperTyping window), the text will appear there instead. Simply click on the text field where you want to type before starting dictation. If this happens, you can press Alt+Ctrl+V to paste the last transcription into your target application. Note that certain AI Modes are designed to output their results directly in the WhisperTyping window.

Some antivirus software may flag WhisperTyping because it uses keyboard simulation to type text. This is a false positive - WhisperTyping is safe to use. You may need to add it to your antivirus whitelist.

If WhisperTyping types out text that was previously in your clipboard instead of what you actually said, try restarting your computer. The Windows clipboard can get slow over time, and a restart clears this up.

It is possible to run WhisperTyping with a local transcription server, but this is not feasible for most users. It requires significant setup, powerful server hardware, and usually cooperation with your IT department. We offer this as a consulting service. Please contact us if you're interested.

AI Modes are optional features that use AI to enhance your dictation. You can say "Write an email about..." to compose polished text, "Rewrite this more formally" to edit selected text, or "Open YouTube" to launch applications. Learn more on our AI Modes page.

Yes! You can customize the toggle key, hold-to-record modifier keys, and even enable mouse wheel activation in Settings → Activation.

The Vocabulary feature lets you add custom words, names, technical terms, and context to improve transcription accuracy for specialized terminology. Configure it in Settings → Vocabulary.