VTT for Mac

What it does

VTT for Mac is a native macOS dictation app that lets you speak and have text appear at your cursor in any application. It supports both on-device transcription (using Apple's Speech engine, including the new macOS 26 models) and cloud engines (Deepgram, OpenAI, ElevenLabs) via your own API key. A standout feature is per-language engine routing: you can assign each language to the engine that handles it best, and VTT automatically follows your keyboard input source so you dictate in the language you're already typing in. All transcripts are saved locally in a history log for easy re-pasting.

Who it is for

VTT is built for Mac users who need reliable, fast dictation with strong accent support and language flexibility. It's ideal for writers, developers, students, and professionals who work in multiple languages or have strong accents that trip up built-in macOS dictation. The app is also suited for privacy-conscious users who want on-device transcription with no account or tracking.

Why it matters

Built-in macOS dictation can be unreliable with accents and offers no choice of engine. VTT fills that gap by combining Apple's private on-device engine with the best cloud models, all in a native Swift/AppKit app that feels like it shipped with the system. The per-language routing and keyboard-following behavior make it seamless for multilingual users. By keeping audio on-device by default and requiring no account, it also addresses privacy concerns that come with cloud-only dictation tools.

Launch signal

VTT for Mac launched on Product Hunt on [date not specified in source]. The website prominently features a Product Hunt embed and a call to action to leave feedback. The app is currently available as a free download from GitHub, with an upcoming App Store release. The developer is Ihor Herasymovych.

Brand and naming

The name "VTT" is an acronym for "Voice-to-Text," which is clear and functional. The tagline "Stop typing. Start talking." is direct and action-oriented. The branding emphasizes native macOS integration and privacy, positioning the app as a superior alternative to Apple's built-in dictation. The visual design and copy mimic Apple's style, reinforcing the "looks like Apple made it" promise.