HoldSpeak for Mac
Hold a key, speak, and your words are typed into any app.
by HoldSpeak
Free download · macOS · Updated
- 639 Ratings
- 4.3
- Price
- Free 100% free
- Category Audio
- Developer HoldSpeak
- License
- Free Free download
- Platform macOS
What HoldSpeak Does
Push-to-talk dictation
Hold a shortcut to record, release to type.
Any app
Text is inserted wherever your cursor is.
AI accuracy
Modern speech recognition handles natural speech well.
Quick & simple
No windows to manage — just hold and speak.
About HoldSpeak for Mac
HoldSpeak is a simple AI dictation app for Mac built around push-to-talk. Hold a keyboard shortcut, say what you want to write, and release — your words are typed into the app you are using.
This hold-to-talk approach makes dictation feel natural and predictable: it only listens while you hold the key, and there is no separate window to manage.
HoldSpeak suits anyone who wants faster messages, notes and emails without changing their workflow.
User Reviews
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What we like about HoldSpeak
Feels natural
Editors’ note
Push-to-talk is predictable and easy to learn.
Zero friction
Editors’ note
No windows — just hold, speak and release.
Everywhere
Editors’ note
Works in whatever app you are typing in.
How to Dictate with HoldSpeak
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1
Install & allow access
Grant microphone and accessibility permissions.
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2
Choose a shortcut
Pick the key you will hold to dictate.
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3
Hold & speak
Hold the key in any app and talk.
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4
Release
Let go — the text is typed at your cursor.
How to Download & Install HoldSpeak on Mac
- Download — tap Free Download to get the HoldSpeak installer.
- Open — double-click the downloaded ZIP or DMG in your Downloads folder.
- Install — drag HoldSpeak into the Applications folder.
- Launch — if macOS warns you on first launch, go to System Settings → Privacy & Security → Open Anyway.
Is HoldSpeak Safe?
Yes — HoldSpeak is a safe app for Mac. It only listens while you hold the shortcut and types text where you choose.
We never repack or modify installers. You can verify this page and its download yourself with independent security scanners:
- Listens only while key is held
- No ads or bundled extras
- Simple, focused app
Information
- Developer
- HoldSpeak
- Category
- Audio & Dictation
- Price
- Free
- License
- Free download
- Compatibility
- macOS
- User rating
- 4.3 out of 5 (639 ratings)
HoldSpeak FAQ
Yes. You can download HoldSpeak for free from this page.
Hold your chosen shortcut, speak, and release — the text is typed into the active app.
Yes. It types wherever your cursor is.
Yes. See the safety check above for VirusTotal and Google Safe Browsing reports.
