Fact · Dictation software
MacParakeet says that after the speech model is downloaded during setup, dictation and file transcription work completely offline.
Quote found word for word on the live source, last checked October 19, 2026
In the source's own words
“After that, dictation and file transcription work completely offline.”
MacParakeet: Local Dictation & Meeting Recording for Mac, MacParakeet, MacParakeet, 2026, Home page, FAQ: Do I need an internet connection?.
Open the original- What it measures
- The FAQ says the only online step is downloading the speech model. Transcribing from a URL needs a connection to fetch the audio first.
- What it does not show
- Offline use starts after the speech model is downloaded. URL transcription needs a connection, which the same FAQ states.
In the data
A row of Dictation App Features Compared: Offline, Privacy, AI, as MacParakeet, offline after setup: 1 1 = yes, 0 = no.
- App
- MacParakeet
- Feature
- Works offline
- Detail
- After model download
- As of
- 2026-10
- Note
- 1 means the maker's page says the app does this