The all new faster, smarter and beautifully designed desktop Mac app will help you record effortlessly, stay focused, and never miss a key moment in your meetings or thoughts.
1. Download and Install
First, download the latest version for your Mac from here - Download Voicenotes for Mac
After downloading, open the .dmg file and drag Voicenotes into your Applications folder.
2. Grant Permissions
On first launch, macOS will request a few permissions. Just follow the instructions to grant them.
For the Screen Recording & accessibility permissions, if Voicenotes isn’t listed, click the + icon and manually add it from your Applications folder.
3. Start Using Voicenotes
Once set up, launch the app. You'll have a new home for all your memos, meetings & dictation
Let's dive into the details now:
Record Meetings (and memos)
From the Home or Meetings page, click the red Record button or use the shortcut ⌥ + N
This will:
Capture your meeting audio in real time
Show you a Live transcript while you're on the call, like subtitles for your meeting with speaker diarization (who said what)
Ask questions mid-meeting and get instant answers from what's been said so far
Let you take manual notes during the meeting which will be emphasized in the summary
Keep your notes private on calls, even while screen sharing
Dictate Anywhere
Hold the fn (globe) key from any app on your Mac to dictate text instantly.
Dictation is fast, accurate, and doesn’t require switching windows.
Ask anything
Tap on "Ask Anything" from Home or Meetings tab to get instant answers and unlock the knowledge buried in every conversation you've ever had.
4. More Options:
Go to the Mac app Settings to access additional features and settings:
Invite teammates - Manage billing for your entire team from one account
Names to Remember – List the names and words you want the app to remember
Microphone for dictation - Change the mic you wish to use for dictation
Shortcuts – Customize the shortcuts for recording & dictation
5. Customizable Hotkeys
Pre-set defaults:
⌥ + N— Start/stop a recording⌥ + C— Cancel an ongoing recordingfn— Hold to dictate from anywhere⌃ + ⌘ + V— Paste last dictated text
All shortcuts can be customized from Settings > Shortcuts.
6. Recording Limit + Notifications
Each recording has a maximum 5-hour limit
You’ll receive a system notification when your limit is reached.
7. What's Coming Next
Speaker labelling for all your meetings
Calendar integration for upcoming meetings
Creations
Import recordings and export options
Attachments, continue recording and subnotes
Better filler-word removal and formatting in dictation
More team management controls
8. FAQs
Which macOS versions are supported?
The current build supports macOS 14+.
Does dictation work in this app?
Yes. We are actively improving dictation reliability and quality. If you run into issues, please send feedback via Settings > Feedback.
Can I import recordings and files to the Mac app?
Imports are not available in the Mac app yet. Use voicenotes.com for those workflows for now.
Are creations available in the Mac app?
Not yet. Creations are still available on voicenotes.com and are on the roadmap for the Mac app.
Where should I send feedback?
Use Settings > Feedback inside the Mac app. If you can't open the app or sign in, email [email protected].