Last updated: January 2026

JoyType is a macOS app that turns your voice into text. Here's the deal:

What You Get

• Fast, local voice-to-text transcription.
• Push-to-talk with a global hotkey.
• Auto-paste into any app where your cursor is.
• Full offline operation — your voice never leaves your Mac.

What We Expect

• Use the app for its intended purpose — voice typing.
• Don't reverse engineer or redistribute the app except to the extent permitted by law.
• Have fun.

Important Stuff

• The app is provided "as is" — we do our best to make it great, but we can't guarantee it will work perfectly in every situation.
• We're not responsible for any issues that might arise from using the app.
• We may update these terms from time to time.
• Changes take effect when posted; continued use means acceptance.

Permissions

The app requires two macOS permissions:

• Microphone — to hear your voice for transcription.