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How Vowen transcription works

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1. Download and Install

  1. Download the latest .dmg from vowen.ai
  2. Open the DMG and drag Vowen to your Applications folder
  3. Launch Vowen from Applications

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2. Grant Permissions

On first launch, Vowen will guide you through granting the necessary permissions.
  • Microphone: required for recording your voice
  • Accessibility: required for auto-pasting text into apps
Screen Recording permission is optional and only needed for Meeting Notes.

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3. Your First Transcription

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Hold the shortcut

macOS: Hold the Fn key Windows: Hold Ctrl + Shift
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Want a different setup? Pick your own shortcut, add a hands-free toggle, or use a mouse button. See clever patterns like promoting push-to-talk into hands-free without lifting a finger.
2

Speak

Say whatever you want transcribed. Speak naturally. Vowen handles filler words and formatting.
3

Release

Let go of the shortcut. Your transcribed text will be automatically pasted into whatever app has focus.
That’s it! You’re now using Vowen for voice-to-text.
Want polished output without effort? Connect an AI provider (Groq, Gemini, OpenAI, Anthropic, and 6+ more) and Vowen will:
  • Fix grammar and punctuation while keeping your voice intact
  • Convert spoken numbers to digits (“three thousand” becomes “3000”)
  • Format lists, emails, and phone numbers automatically
  • Apply spoken commands (“new paragraph”, “make this a bullet list”)
Learn about AI Enhancement →

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What’s Next?

Pick a Transcription Model

Compare local and cloud models to find the best fit

Set Up AI Enhancement

Connect an AI provider for polished output

Customize Shortcuts

Change shortcuts to fit your workflow

Try Command Mode

Give voice commands to AI