Supported Languages
Here's a sample. The Whisper backend covers 100+ languages, all processed locally.
Language Support by Backend
Whisper
99+Widest language coverage. Handles major languages plus many regional ones.
NVIDIA
25Top 25 languages, optimized for Neural Engine. Fastest option if your language is supported.
NVIDIA (English)
1English-only model tuned for speed. Best latency for English dictation.
Apple Speech
SystemUses macOS system speech recognition. Requires macOS Tahoe or later.
Multilingual Features
Explicit Language Selection
Pick your language upfront for best accuracy. Auto-detect works, but explicit selection is more reliable.
Auto-Detection
Whisper figures out what language you're speaking. Handy when you switch languages mid-workflow.
Per-App Language Profiles
Different language for each app. English in VS Code, French in Pages, German in Mail. Switches automatically.
AI Translation Mode
Speak in one language, get text in another. The on-device LLM handles translation without touching the internet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many languages does Whisperer support?
With the Whisper backend, Whisperer supports 99+ languages — virtually every major language and many regional ones. NVIDIA supports 25 languages, with an English-only optimized model also available.
Can I dictate in one language and translate to another?
Yes. Whisperer's AI Translate mode can translate your dictation to any target language, entirely offline. Speak in Spanish, get English text — or any other language combination.
Can I set different languages for different apps?
Yes. With per-app profiles, you can configure a different dictation language for each application. For example, dictate in English in VS Code and French in Pages.
Should I use auto-detect or explicit language selection?
Explicit language selection is recommended for best accuracy. Auto-detection works but may occasionally misidentify the language, especially for short utterances or languages with similar phonetics.