Tiny DictationAn ultra-lightweight AI dictation app
that uses your own API keys.
Size Matters
Less bloat = faster launch, less RAM, more disk space for you.
Tiny Dictation uses cloud AI — no massive models eating your RAM.
Bring Your Own API Key
Choose your preferred transcription provider. You control the cost.
How It Works
Press Hotkey
Hit Ctrl+Shift+D to start recording
Speak
Talk naturally. Works in 12+ languages.
Done
Press again. Text is instantly pasted.
Choose Your AI Backend
Pick from OpenAI Whisper, Groq, Deepgram, or AssemblyAI. Use your own API keys and control your costs. Switch providers anytime.
6 Customizable Hotkeys
Set up to 6 different keyboard shortcuts, each with its own language and behavior. One for emails, one for code comments, one for notes.
Vocabulary & Replacements
Add custom words to improve accuracy. Auto-replace common mistakes or expand short triggers into full phrases. Built-in text expander.
Why Tiny Dictation?
Instant Results
No fancy animations. No loading spinners. Just your transcription, instantly pasted. That's it.
Your API Keys
Use your own keys. Full control over costs. Choose: OpenAI Whisper, Groq, Deepgram, or AssemblyAI.
No Cloud. No Account.
Your audio goes directly to the AI model. No middleman. No tracking. Local storage only.
Minimal RAM
No massive AI models hogging your memory. Cloud-powered transcription, desktop-level speed.
Text Expander Built-In
Trigger words expand into longer snippets. Auto-replace words the AI commonly misspells.
Always Improving
New AI transcription models will be added as they become available. Your license covers future updates.