Question 1

Does Paraspeech require an internet connection?

Accepted Answer

Only the initial model download requires an internet connection. Paraspeech is fully offline after that. All transcription happens locally on your Mac for speed and privacy.

Question 2

Will Paraspeech slow down my Mac?

Accepted Answer

Paraspeech is optimized for Apple Silicon and is extremely lightweight. It runs efficiently in the background without impacting performance. It uses <200MB of RAM and only uses CPU/GPU when transcribing.

Question 3

Which apps does Paraspeech work with?

Accepted Answer

Every app. Paraspeech works system‑wide—editors, email, browsers, docs, and chat apps—no plugins or extra setup required.

Question 4

Is my voice data private?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Audio and text never leave your device. Your recordings or transcriptions are never uploaded or stored on external servers.

Question 5

What hardware do I need?

Accepted Answer

Paraspeech is built for Apple Silicon (M‑series), but it will work even on 8GB M1 Macs.

Question 6

How does the trial work?

Accepted Answer

You get a number of free transcriptions to try it out. The app shows how many you have left. After that, you can purchase a license—no subscription required.

Question 7

What languages does Paraspeech support?

Accepted Answer

Paraspeech supports 25+ languages with the Multilingual model. There's also a dedicated English-only model for even better accuracy if you only speak English.

Question 8

Can I use Paraspeech on multiple Macs?

Accepted Answer

Yes! The Lifetime Multi-Device plan supports up to 3 Macs. The single-device plans work on one Mac at a time.

Question 9

How do I use Paraspeech?

Accepted Answer

Hold your shortcut key (Control by default), speak, and release. Your words appear instantly wherever your cursor is—no pasting required.

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