SpiikWhy not use Mac Dictation?
Dictation converts speech as you say it, so using it on a file means playing the whole recording out loud and waiting. It's fine for typing by voice, but it isn't a practical way to transcribe a long recording.
Transcribe offline, with no length limit
On a Mac with Apple silicon, Spiik Pro can transcribe on your machine. Go to Settings → Advanced and turn on Enable Local Transcription. The speech model is a one-time 3 GB download. After that, your audio stays on your Mac, files can be any length, and you can work without an internet connection. Translation and AI tools still need a connection, and speaker labels come from cloud transcription.
Transcribing what's playing on your Mac
For a call or a video that has no file, choose Mic & System Audio in the menu next to the record button. Read the guide to recording calls on a Mac for the full steps.
Frequently asked questions
Does my Mac have a built-in audio transcription tool?
macOS includes Dictation for speech as you talk, but it isn't designed for transcribing audio files. Spiik imports the file directly and transcribes it.
Does Spiik for Mac work on the same subscription as my iPhone?
Yes. Spiik Pro works on every device signed in with the same Apple ID. To sync recordings, turn on the iCloud folder in Settings on each device. iCloud sync is in beta.
Does Spiik transcribe on my Mac or online?
Spiik keeps your library on your device, with optional iCloud sync, and you don't create a separate account. To transcribe, Spiik uploads the audio to its servers, and the upload storage deletes files automatically after one day. AI tools send the transcript text to an AI provider to generate the result. On a Mac with Apple silicon, Spiik Pro can transcribe offline instead: turn on Enable Local Transcription in Settings, download the one-time 3 GB speech model, and your audio stays on your Mac.