Getting Started
Download, install, and start using Typeoff in minutes.
Download
Get the latest version from typeoff.ai/download.
- macOS:
.dmginstaller (Apple Silicon & Intel) - Windows:
.exeinstaller - iOS: App Store
- Android:
.apkinstaller
Setup
Desktop (macOS & Windows)
1. Install & Launch
Open the installer and follow the on-screen instructions. Typeoff will appear in your menu bar (macOS) or system tray (Windows).
2. Grant Permissions
- Microphone — required for voice recording (prompted automatically)
- Accessibility (macOS only) — required for text insertion at cursor position. Go to System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility and enable Typeoff.
3. Sign In
Open Typeoff and sign in with your account. A free plan is available with weekly character limits.
4. Start Using
- macOS: Press and hold Fn, speak, then release
- Windows: Press and hold Right Ctrl, speak, then release
Your speech will be transcribed and inserted at your cursor position.
Mobile (iOS & Android)
1. Install & Enable
Install Typeoff from the App Store on iOS or install the APK on Android, then follow the in-app steps to enable Typeoff as a system keyboard.
2. Switch Keyboard
In any app, switch to the Typeoff keyboard using the input method switcher.
3. Start Using
Tap the microphone button on the keyboard and speak. Your speech will be transcribed and inserted into the input field.
Desktop-only capabilities such as global hotkeys and local offline transcription are not currently available in the mobile keyboard apps.
Recording Modes
| Mode | How it works |
|---|---|
| Hold (default) | Hold the trigger key to record, release to stop |
| Tap-to-Toggle | Tap once to start recording, tap again to stop |
You can switch modes in Typeoff settings.
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