Record or import
Record microphone audio, system audio, or both, or import an existing audio file. The app records audio, not screen images.
macOS · A gentle place for your thoughts
Keep audio on your Mac.
Turn it into notes.
RecordingCat records microphone or system audio, transcribes it on your Mac, and helps you shape the text into clear, editable notes when you choose.
Coming soon The App Store version is not yet availableKeep a little space for what was said.
From audio to readable notes
Use familiar Mac workflows and save files where you choose.
Transcribe on your Mac
The transcription engine ships with the app. On first use, choose to download a recommended multilingual Whisper model. Audio is transcribed locally once the model is ready.
You choose when to share text
DeepSeek text sharing is off by default. Transcripts are sent only after you add your own API key and explicitly enable sharing. You still start summaries and chat yourself.
Audio and text stay on your Mac by default
Recordings, raw transcripts, notes, and conversation history are saved locally by default. You can choose a different folder in Settings; a cloud or shared-folder provider may sync files saved there.
DeepSeek text sharing is off by default
Only after you enter your own DeepSeek API key and explicitly enable “Allow DeepSeek text sharing” will saving a recording or importing a transcript automatically send its text to DeepSeek for cleanup and title generation. Turn sharing off any time to stop future AI text requests; text already sent is not automatically deleted. Audio is not sent to DeepSeek. You still start summaries and chat yourself. Read our privacy policy.
Made for Apple silicon
For Apple silicon Macs with macOS 14 or later. The first model download needs an internet connection; model size varies with the device recommendation. macOS requests microphone or system-audio permission according to the selected source.
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Email us with the steps you took and your macOS version. Never send your API key.
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