Speech to text for ChatGPT on Mac and iPhone
Free with modern local models and BYOK cloud. Voice dictation that works in any text field, including the ChatGPT prompt box. No ChatGPT-specific setup. Useful for editable technical prompts.
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Download SpokenlyHow Spokenly works with ChatGPT
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Download Spokenly
Install Spokenly free from spokenly.app/download. No account needed.
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Open ChatGPT in any browser or the desktop app
Spokenly works system-wide. ChatGPT in Safari, Chrome, Arc, or the macOS desktop app are all supported.
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Click into the ChatGPT prompt box
Place your cursor where you want voice input. Same as typing.
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Press your shortcut and speak
Spokenly defaults to Right Option for dictation. Speak your prompt and the transcribed text appears in the ChatGPT box.
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Send your prompt
Edit if needed, then hit Enter. Same workflow as typing, but 3x faster.
Why Spokenly for ChatGPT
Better accuracy
Spokenly's transcription stack handles technical jargon and code names better than ChatGPT's built-in voice mode.
Faster than typing
Sub-second latency from speech to text in the prompt box. Long prompts go from 90 seconds typed to 20 seconds spoken.
Audio stays on your device
Spokenly's Local Only Mode keeps voice data off any cloud, including OpenAI's. Only the final text goes to ChatGPT.
Common use cases
Writing detailed prompts
Long, contextual prompts are easier to speak than type. Dictate the full setup once and let ChatGPT handle the response.
Coding with ChatGPT
Describe a function, paste your error, ask for a refactor. Voice dictation makes back-and-forth iteration much faster than typing.
Brainstorming with ChatGPT
Free-form thinking out loud. Spokenly transcribes verbatim and ChatGPT can summarize or organize.
Multilingual prompts
Spokenly supports 100+ languages. Speak Spanish, German, or Japanese into ChatGPT's prompt box without switching keyboard layouts.
Long Canvas drafts and Custom GPTs
ChatGPT's Canvas accepts long-form text and Custom GPTs run on standard chat input. Spokenly drops voice into both. Useful for drafting documents or briefing a Custom GPT with detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why use Spokenly instead of ChatGPT's built-in voice mode?
ChatGPT's voice mode is conversation-based. You speak, it speaks back. For writing detailed prompts you can edit before sending, you need text-first dictation. Spokenly transcribes to the prompt box where you can review, edit, and submit on your timing. Better for power users.
Does Spokenly work with the ChatGPT desktop app?
Yes. Spokenly works in any macOS app, including the ChatGPT desktop app, Safari, Chrome, Arc, and any other browser where ChatGPT runs.
Is Spokenly free for ChatGPT use?
Yes. Local Parakeet and Whisper models are completely free with no usage limits. Pro is optional and BYOK is also free. See spokenly.app/pricing for the full breakdown.
Can I dictate code into ChatGPT?
Yes. Spokenly's transcription handles code reasonably well, especially for variable names, function signatures, and shell commands. Custom word replacements help for terms it consistently mishears. See spokenly.app/blog/voice-dictation-for-developers for code-focused workflows.
Does it work on iPhone?
Yes. Spokenly's iOS app includes a custom keyboard that works in the ChatGPT iOS app or Safari. Same Whisper accuracy, mobile-friendly UI. See spokenly.app/dictation-for-iphone for iOS feature details.
Does Spokenly work with ChatGPT Plus, Pro, or Team plans?
Yes. Spokenly is plan-agnostic. It works in any ChatGPT account because it dictates into the prompt box like a keyboard. ChatGPT Free, Plus, Pro, Team, and Enterprise are all supported.
Ready to try Spokenly?
Free to use with local models. No account required.
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