100+ Languages
Transcribe in over 100 languages. Perfect for multilingual users or language learning.
Voice Dictation for Non-Native Speakers
Speak your language, write in any language
Gmail
Example dictation
hi Maria new paragraph thank you for your email I would be happy to meet next week um let me know what works best for you new paragraph best Alex new paragraph ottex start translate to spanish ottex end
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Ottex outputs
Hola María,
Gracias por tu correo. Me encantaría reunirme la próxima semana. Dime qué horario te viene mejor.
Saludos,
Alex
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How it works
Your voice. Right where you work.
Hold Fn
Place your cursor in any app, then hold the Fn key.
Speak naturally
Say what you want to write. Ottex follows your saved writing rules.
Release. It’s written.
Your text appears right where your cursor is.
Works with your apps
Ottex works system-wide on macOS. Dictate directly into these apps and more.
And any other app that accepts text input. See all supported apps
Why Ottex works for non-native speakers
Concrete benefits with real-world impact
Inline AI Commands
Transform text as you speak: 'Ottex start fix grammar Ottex end'. Edit, improve, translate—all by voice.
3x Faster Than Typing
Speak 150+ words per minute vs 40 wpm typing. Finish tasks in a third of the time.
Voice Corrections
Say 'scratch that' to delete mistakes, 'actually' to rephrase. Fix errors without stopping your flow or touching the keyboard.
Context Awareness
Optionally let AI see your screen for smarter responses. Reply to emails with full context, answer messages knowing the conversation history.
Smart Snippets
Define custom text replacements and shortcuts. Say 'work signature' to expand your full email signature, or 'my address' for your contact info.
App-Specific Modes
Ottex detects which app you're in and adapts. Coding mode in Cursor, casual tone in Slack, professional in Gmail—automatic context switching.
Accurate Transcription
Cloud AI models transcribe your voice with 99% accuracy. Filler words like 'um' and 'like' are automatically cleaned up.
What you can do
Translate While Writing
Speak in your native language, get text in your target language. Perfect for non-native speakers or multilingual communication.
Gmail
Example dictation
hi Maria new paragraph thank you for your email I would be happy to meet next week um let me know what works best for you new paragraph best Alex new paragraph ottex start translate to spanish ottex end
Read this example aloud, or say something of your own.
Ottex outputs
Hola María,
Gracias por tu correo. Me encantaría reunirme la próxima semana. Dime qué horario te viene mejor.
Saludos,
Alex
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Respond to Emails
Dictate email responses with the right tone. Use context awareness to see the full thread, then speak your reply naturally.
Gmail
Example dictation
hi Jennifer thanks for reaching out um I'd be happy to schedule a call next week here's my calendar link best regards work signature
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Ottex outputs
Hi Jennifer,
Thank you for reaching out. I'd be happy to schedule a call next week.
Here's my calendar: https://cal.com/sarah/30min
Best regards,
Sarah Chen
Marketing Director, Finteq
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Reply to Work Messages
Reply to Slack messages 3x faster. Dictate casual updates, detailed explanations, or quick acknowledgments without switching context.
Slack
Example dictation
hey um thanks for the update on the API changes I'll uh review the PR today actually tomorrow morning since I'm still working on the database migration and I'll leave comments if I find anything also can you ping me when the tests are passing
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Ottex outputs
Hey, thanks for the update on the API changes! I'll review the PR tomorrow morning since I'm still working on the database migration. I'll leave comments if I find anything. Also, can you ping me when the tests are passing?
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Write First Drafts
Defeat writer's block by speaking your first draft. Don't edit as you go—just talk through your ideas and refine them later.
Notion
Example dictation
so the thing is writing is hard because you never know where to start um I think the best approach is to just get your ideas down first and worry about editing later new paragraph that's what this article is about actually this post is about overcoming the blank page
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Ottex outputs
Writing is hard because you never know where to start. I think the best approach is to just get your ideas down first and worry about editing later.
That's what this post is about—overcoming the blank page.
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Frequently asked questions
Which languages are supported?
Over 100 languages including Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, Hindi, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and many more. Gemini 3 Flash provides one of the best multilingual transcription quality available—significantly better than older Whisper-only solutions for non-English languages.
How accurate is the transcription?
Gemini 3 Flash achieves 99.1% accuracy in our benchmarks—and this quality holds across languages, not just English. For non-native speakers, this means proper handling of accents, technical terms, and context-dependent grammar that older models struggle with.
What does it cost?
Free forever with local models (Whisper runs entirely on your Mac). With BYOK (bring your own API key), typically ~$1-3/mo for Gemini 3 Flash via Google AI Studio. Or $9/mo premium for zero-config cloud transcription with included credits. Compare to competitors charging $8-15/mo for basic features.
Can I switch between languages mid-sentence?
Yes. Gemini 3 Flash handles mid-sentence language switching with auto-detection. Perfect for bilingual professionals who naturally mix languages. Say 'Let me explain this concept—como se dice—the stakeholder alignment' and it transcribes both languages correctly.
Will it help with grammar in my second language?
Absolutely. When you dictate in your second language, use inline AI commands to polish: 'Ottex start fix grammar Ottex end'. Or dictate in your native language and translate. Either way, you get grammatically correct output without the mental strain of proofreading every sentence.
Is this just Google Translate?
No. Ottex first transcribes your speech with Gemini 3 Flash (context-aware, 99.1% accurate), then uses AI translation that understands nuance, tone, and professional writing conventions. The result is natural, fluent text—not robotic word-for-word translation.
Why is this better than other voice-to-text apps?
Most voice-to-text apps optimize for English. Gemini 3 Flash provides native-level quality across 100+ languages—better formatting, better handling of accents, better technical term recognition. For non-native speakers and multilingual users, the difference is significant.
Write in any language
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